OPEN SM ROGAINING 30-31.8.2025
OPEN SM ROGAINING 30-31.8.2025
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 15: 24h SM Rogaining €100, 8h SM MTB €100, 8h foot €50, 4h MTB €40, 4h foot €40, 2h foot €30
By July 13: 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
Cancellations before June 30 receive an 80% refund. Cancellations between July 1-31 receive a 50% refund. No refunds after August 1.
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.