Route Info 2025

**Press Release Regarding the Race Route**

As you have likely noticed, nearly all major mass skiing events in Finland have been cancelled this March.

The Jätkänkynttilä Ski Marathon 2025 will be held on the planned route, but unfortunately, we will have to move the finish to the Ounasvaara Ski Stadium. The weather conditions of the past few weeks have decreased our snow reserves so we are unable to bring the snow to the last 1.5 km section of the track in the city. There are areas along the route with brush and ice, which have caused some challenges, but after today’s course inspection, the conditions and the route have been deemed to be in mostly good shape.

We are, of course, disappointed by this, but there is nothing we can do about this winter’s challenging weather conditions. We will do everything we can to ensure that the 2025 Jätkänkynttilä Ski Marathon provides a high-quality and satisfying skiing experience!

A great competition center will be built at the stadium, and additional services at Hotel Santa Claus will proceed as planned.

We hope for your understanding and wish you a great race week!

Sincerely,  
The Jätkänkynttilä Ski Marathon Organization

For more information:  
jatkankynttilaskimarathon@gmail.com