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OPEN SM ROGAINING 30.-31.8.2025
24h Finnish Rogaining Championships & 8h MTB Finnish Rogaining Championships 2025
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Also Categories (2h, 4h, 8h, MTB, E-bike, Dog Class)
The 2025 Finnish Rogaining Championships will be held in the versatile terrains of Iitti on 30–31 August 2025.
In addition to the championship categories, there are also open classes (2h–8h, on foot and by bike), which are excellent for first-timers and adventurers.
👉 Live GPS tracking opens after the start: tulospalvelu.fi/gps
📍 Event Centre
Iitin Ravilinna, Veteraanitie 2, 47400 Kausala
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Parking next to the competition centre
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Facilities: planning rooms, changing rooms, toilets and showers
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Hash house serves participants throughout the event
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Competition café open before the starts
Distances:
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Helsinki ~90 min
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Lahti ~30 min
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Kouvola ~20 min
⏱ Schedule
Friday 29 Aug 2025
16:00–20:00 Event centre open
Saturday 30 Aug 2025
08:00 Event centre opens
09:00 Map distribution (24h & 8h)
12:00 Start (24h & 8h)
12:05 Map distribution (2h & 4h)
14:00 Start (2h & 4h)
16:00 Finish (2h)
18:00 Finish (4h)
20:00 Finish (8h foot & MTB 8h SM)
21:00 MTB 8h SM prize ceremony
Sunday 31 Aug 2025
12:00 Finish (24h SM)
12:30 Finish closes
13:00 Prize ceremony
16:00 Event centre closes
🏃 Categories
On foot:
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24h (Finnish Championships 2025)
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8h foot
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4h foot
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2h foot
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4h Dog class
By bike:
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8h MTB (Finnish Championships 2025)
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4h MTB
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4h E-bike
👉 Team sizes:
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Championship classes: 2–5 persons
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Open classes: 1–6 persons
🧭 Maps & Terrain
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Scale: 1:30,000
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Contour interval: 5 m
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Map: updated topographic base map
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Each competitor gets their own map + one extra planning map per team
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Control descriptions provided with the material
The competition terrain is diverse, with an excellent trail and road network and varied forest areas. Controls include both easier points and more demanding hillside locations.
A railway runs through the area and may only be crossed at marked crossing points.
🚫 Forbidden Areas
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Private yards
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The railway (except at marked crossings)
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Areas marked purple on the map
In rural areas, please respect locals, especially at night.
🎯 Controls & Scoring
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Control flag size: 30 × 30 cm
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Punching: SI unit (championships) or code tag (sample at info)
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Control score = first digit of control code (e.g. 60–69 = 6 points, 90–99 = 9 points, 100–109 = 10 points)
Finish rules:
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Performance ends with a finish punch under the finish arch
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Every started minute of lateness = –1 point
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More than 30 minutes late = disqualification
🏅 Championship Age Classes
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MO / WO / XO = Open
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MY / WY / XY = under 23
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MV / WV / XV = 40+
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MSV / WSV / XSV = 55+
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MUV / WUV / XUV = 65+
Medals:
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Awarded in official 24h and MTB 8h SM categories to the top three teams
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Special prizes for the best men's, women's and mixed teams in the 24h
⌛ Punching & Sealing
SM 24h & MTB 8h
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Sport Ident (SI) system used
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Organizer provides one SI unit per team
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All team members must approach within 5 m of the control
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Team must stay together (max ~30 m apart)
Device sealing:
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Safety phone and GPS devices sealed in organizer's envelope before start
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GPS watches may record the route (smartwatches must be sealed or set to "Adventure mode")
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Tip: teams may use a phone as camera if the SIM card is removed.
Open classes (2h, 4h, 8h, MTB 4h, E-bike, Dog class)
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GPS Punch mobile app used
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Control code (4-digit) entered in app
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At least one smartphone per team (backup recommended)
👉 Punching instructions available on site; organizers will assist.
🎒 Equipment
Mandatory (8h & 24h):
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Whistle
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Waterproof jacket
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Waterproof bag for phone (zip bag provided)
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Plaster + basic bandages
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Food & drinks
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MTB: helmet required
Phone
👉 Recommended: 112 Suomi emergency app
🧾 Practicalities
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Competition materials collected from the info desk (indoor shoes or socks required inside)
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GPS tracking device attached outside backpack per organizer's instructions
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Washing & toilet facilities available
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Hash house: open throughout the event
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One water station marked on the map
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No insurance provided by organizers – participation at own risk
📷 Media & Communication
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Participant names and teams published in start & result lists
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Photos and videos taken during event for marketing purposes
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Material free to share on social media
👉 Use hashtags: #smrogaining2025 @smrogaining2025 #tourderoga
ℹ️ Other Information
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Competition follows IRF rules
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Organizer: Extreme Endurance Athletics ry
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Event is part of Tour de Roga 2025 → www.xendurance.fi
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More info: www.smrogaining25.fi
Bulletin 1
SM-Rogaining 2025, August 30-31, 2025, Iitti
The 2025 Finnish Rogaining Championships will take place in the diverse terrains of Iitti on August 30-31, 2025. Excellent shorter race categories are also available for first-timers and other adventurers.
The competition center will be at Iitti's Ravilinna. Planning facilities, dressing rooms, toilets, showers, post-race meals, and hash house. Iitti is located between Lahti and Kouvola 130km east from Helsinki.
CATEGORIES
24-hour foot category (official SM 2025) 8-hour foot category 4-hour foot category 2-hour foot category
8-hour MTB category (official SM 2025), 4-hour bike category
According to international rules, the 24-hour category includes the following divisions:
MO Men Open, WO Women Open, XO Mixed Open, MY Men under 23, WY Women under 23, XY Mixed under 23, MV Men 40+, WV Women 40+, XV Mixed 40+, MSV Men 55+, WSV Women 55+, XSW Mixed 55+, MUV Men 65+, WUV Women 65+, XUW Mixed 65+
Rules
The competition follows the International Rogaining Federation (IRF) rules.
Teams In SM categories, teams consist of 2-5 people who must remain together throughout the race as per the Finnish Rogaining Federation's regulations.
Teams participating in 2h, 4h, 8h foot, or 4h MTB categories can consist of 1-6 members. The team must stay together during the entire race, maintaining a maximum distance of approximately 30 meters.
SM medals will be awarded to the top three teams in the official 24h SM categories. Medals will also be awarded in the 8h SM MTB category.
Organizer
Extreme Endurance Athletics ry
Race Director: Esa Huttunen 0407739449
Course Planning Team: Samu Heiska, Fricis Spektors, Esa Huttunen.
Preliminary Event Schedule
Friday, August 29, 2025
Competition center open 16:00 – 20:00
Saturday, August 30, 2025
08:00 Competition center opens
09:00 Map distribution for 24h and 8h categories
12:00 Start for 24h and 8h categories
12:05 Map distribution for 2h and 4h categories
14:00 Start for 2h and 4h categories
16:00 Finish for 2h category
18:00 Finish for 4h category
20:00 Finish for 8h foot and MTB SM 8h
21:00 Award ceremony for MTB SM 8h
Sunday, August 31, 2025
12:00 Finish for 24h SM category
12:30 Finish line closes
13:00 Award ceremony
16:00 Competition center closes
Mandatory Equipment SM 24h and 8h MTB categories
- Hydration system (bottle or hydration pack)
● Food
● Whistle
● Emergency blanket
● Waterproof jacket
● Mobile phone
2h, 4h, 8h categories
● Mobile phone
Recommended Equipment
● Hydration system (bottle or hydration pack)
● Food
● Weather-appropriate clothing
Additional for MTB category
● Cycling helmet
● Bicycle lights compliant with Finnish traffic law for night riding
SM 24h & SM 8h adds:
The mobile phone must remain switched off, sealed in an envelope, and protected from water during the race. It can only be used in an emergency. A phone without SIM card may be carried for photography.
GPS Devices / Multi-function Watches
SM teams will be provided GPS tracking devices. GPS or map-displaying watches and similar devices are prohibited in rogaining. If participants carry a tracking device, it must be sealed in an envelope for the race duration. However, Garmin watches supporting "Adventure Racing" mode may be used but must be declared to the race director before collecting race materials.
Insurance
Participants are not insured by the organizers. Each participant is responsible for their own insurance coverage.
First Aid & Withdrawal
Teams must be prepared to administer first aid for minor injuries such as cuts or sprains. A first aid station is available at the competition center.
For severe injuries requiring withdrawal, teams should call emergency services (112). For minor injuries leading to withdrawal, teams should contact the competition center's emergency number (provided on the competition map).
Prohibited Areas
Prohibited areas are marked on the map with a red raster. More details will be published in upcoming bulletins.
Punching System
(SM 24h & SM 8h MTB) The 24h SM and 8h MTB SM categories will use the SI punching system. The rental fee for the SI card is included in the participation fee. Shorter categories will use a mobile punching system, with further details in the competition instructions.
Hash House
The competition hash house will remain open throughout the event. More information coming later.
Registration
Registration opens on February 5, 2025. Registration link: https://rogaining.tapahtumiin.fi
Now you can also pay with Smartum, Edenred, or ePassi benefits! Send an email to info@xendurance.fi with: Team name, Category, Team members' names, Team captain's phone number, Email, Payment method.
Then, pay via Smartum, Edenred, or ePassi by selecting "SM Rogaining 2025" or "Extreme Endurance Athletics ry" as the payment location.
Pricing Prices per person:
By March 31: 24h SM Rogaining €100, 8h SM MTB €100, 8h foot €50, 4h MTB €40, 4h foot €40, 2h foot €30
By July 20: 24h SM Rogaining €110, 8h SM MTB €110, 8h foot €60, 4h MTB €45, 4h foot €45, 2h foot €35
By August 10: 24h SM Rogaining €125, 8h SM MTB €125, 8h foot €70, 4h MTB €50, 4h foot €50, 2h foot €40
Late registration: 24h SM Rogaining €150, 8h SM MTB €150, 8h foot €80, 4h MTB €60, 4h foot €60, 2h foot €45
Late registrations will be accepted via email or on-site before the start.
Cancellation Policy
SM24h & SM 8h bike
Cancellations before June 30 receive an 80% refund. Cancellations between July 1-31 receive a 50% refund. No refunds after August 1.
Other Series
Registration for series other than the Finnish Championship (SM) series is binding and cannot be canceled after it has been completed. However, the registration can be transferred free of charge to another person or used for future Tour de Roga events. Any transfer must be communicated in advance to the event organizer via email.
Maps and Scale
The competition map scale is 1:25,000 with a contour interval of 5 meters.
Food & Support
The competition center will provide diverse food and support services throughout the event (hash house).
Media & Photography
Participants' names and teams will be published in start lists and results.
Photos and videos will be taken at the event. By registering, participants consent to the use of their images for event-related communications and marketing.