Christmas Rogaining Porvoo
Participants navigate scenic Porvoo using a detailed map marked with dozens of checkpoints to gather points at their own pace. Courses traverse forested paths and local trails, with categories available for runners, walkers, cyclists, and dogs either solo or in teams. Participants punch checkpoints digitally via a mobile phone app, and the event center provides indoor planning areas, washing facilities, and a sauna.
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Tickets
Per person. 2-hour walking: €25 through 30 September; €30 from 1–31 October; €35 from 1–24 November; €40 from 25–28 November. 4-hour walking, cycling and dog categories: €40 through 30 September; €45 from 1–31 October; €50 from 1–24 November; €60 from 25–28 November. 6-hour walking: €50 through 30 September; €55 from 1–31 October; €60 from 1–24 November; €70 from 25–28 November. Registration includes event-centre parking, maps and map covers for teams, video and photo materials, online results tracking, bonus prizes, washing facilities and a unisex sauna.
Hours
Event centre opens 9.00; maps are handed out 10.00; route planning 10.00–12.00; late registration 9.00–12.00; mass start 12.00; 2-hour walking time limit 14.00; 4-hour walking and cycling time limits 16.00; 6-hour walking time limit 18.00; finish closes 18.30.
Ages
All ages
Food & Drink
The finish-area HashHouse offers quick carbohydrates and water refills; cafes, snack bars and shops are also available to detour to along the route.
Parking
Parking is available close to the event centre and is included in registration.
Pets
There is a dog category; participants registering for it should add the dog’s name to the name field.
Going?
Location
Tips & Advice
- Bring a smartphone for mobile checkpoint punching; every team needs at least one phone that can use the web-based system.
- Carry a backup phone and basic first-aid supplies; both are recommended for checkpoint punching and minor needs on the course.
- Wear a helmet if entering a cycling category, since helmets are mandatory for every participant in those divisions.
- Plan your route in the indoor planning area before the noon mass start, leaving time to choose checkpoints that fit your chosen duration.
- Stay within about 30 metres of teammates and obey traffic rules throughout; teams must remain together and move at their own risk.
Special Events & Promotions
- Entry rates go up on November 1 and again on November 25.
- You can pay entry with Smartum, Edenred or ePassi exercise benefits, or with paper exercise vouchers.
- You can take part outside the competition, with your name left off the results, by contacting the organizer.
Links & Contact
Run by Urban Rogaining / Extreme Endurance Athletics ry
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need rogaining or orienteering experience?
No. First-timers are very welcome, and the course is planned for both beginners and experienced rogainers. You pick your own route, checkpoints and pace, and you don't have to visit every checkpoint.
Can I bring my dog?
Yes, in the 4-hour dog category. When you register, add '+koira' and your dog's name in the name field.
What gear do I need?
Each team needs at least one smartphone for checkpoint punching, and cyclists must wear a helmet. A spare phone, a first-aid kit and your own drinks and snacks are recommended.
How does checkpoint punching work?
Each checkpoint has an orange-and-white flag and a code strip. You type the four-digit code into the browser-based GPS-punch app. The app also shows live results, so friends can follow along from home.
What's at the event centre?
Changing rooms, indoor space for route planning, toilets, a café, washing facilities and a heated unisex sauna. During the race, the HashHouse table at the finish has quick carbs and water refills.
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