The Raatteen Maraton is run on the Raatteen road, known from the legendary Winter War battles, from the border zone to Suomussalmi municipal center. The historic marathon route includes several Winter War battlefields and monuments. The purpose of the Raatteen Maraton is to honor the generation of veterans who fought for independent Finland in the battles of Raatteen Road and to cherish the history of Raatteen Road. Suomussalmen Rasti, Suomussalmi Municipality and Kainuun Liikunta ry are responsible for arranging the event.

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Distances and competition categories

Marathon 42,2 km, start at 11.00 am
Half marathon 21,1 km, start at 12.30
10 km, start at 13:00
Leave no man behind 23,2 km, start at 12.00
Kids´mile at 11.00 am

Categories Men, women, M/W 40, 50 and 60
10 km: Men, women and under 16 years old

Leave no man behind -series runs in teams of three runners. The team runs together according to the theme, and even if time is taken, it doesn’t decide.

The top three from each series will be rewarded (except for the children’s mile). A commemorative award for each participant in the children’s mile.

TAKING ACCOUNT COVID-19 PANDEMIC INTO ARRANGEMENTS

Kainuu Liikunta, Suomussalmi Rasti and Suomussalmi Municipal Infection Act to prevent the spread of the covid-19 epidemic at the Raatteen Maraton 2021.

Participants in the event must familiarize themselves with and commit to this Code of Conduct.

Consideration of the corona pandemic in the event:

• Only healthy and asymptomatic participants may attend the event.
• It is the responsibility of each customer to act in a safe manner, taking other people into account.
• Customers have the opportunity to clean their hands.
• We recommend using the Koronavilkku application during the event.
• We recommend using a face mask indoors and when it is not possible to keep safety distances.
• Cough and sneeze properly: protect your mouth and nose with a disposable handkerchief or the sleeve of your blouse, for example, when you cough or sneeze. Immediately place the used handkerchief in the trash and wash your hands.
• Customers are admitted indoors to the extent that physical contact can be avoided and adequate safety clearances can be maintained.
• In bus transport, customers have a mandatory face mask and handbags provided by the organizer.
• At service points, drinks and meals are dispensed.
• When eating out, we recommend sitting at the same table only with people from your own party. Masks are used in food distribution.
• Prize giving will be delivered on a pick-up basis from the race tent.
• We recommend that guests primarily use the laundry facilities of their own accommodation. In public washrooms, the customer must provide adequate safety clearance for other people.
• Premises and surfaces are effectively cleaned as required by the situation during the event.For more information, please contact

Ismo Juntunen
Raatte Marathon / Event Manager
tel. 044 0809010
e-mail: juntunenismo@gmail.com

Route description

The Raatteen Maraton runs from the Raatteen road, scene of one of the Winter War’s most legendary battles, to the town centre of Suomussalmi. The start is from the Raatteentie border barrier, where runners are transported by bus. There are several war battlefields and monuments on the marathon route, i.e. running in the original battle environment.
Marathon route from Raatteentie border barrier to the center of Ämmänsaari (19 km gravel road, continues on asphalt and at the end 3 km gravel park paths; 34 km public road, the rest 8 km light traffic lanes).

A half-marathon starts at the guesthouse Karhun Pesä (former Portin Majatalo) and ends in the center of Ämmänsaari.
The half-marathon follows the same route as the Raatteen Maraton.

The start and finish of 10 km are in front of the spa Kiannon Kuohut. The route goes through Suomussalmi from the city center along the shore towards Suomussalmi center. The 10 km turning point is before the crossroad of Haukiperä, returning the same route. The trail is for the most part along the shore that is, it is very nice to run with strollers or take the dog with you.

“Leave no man behind” -serie start is from Raatteen Portti and from there the route follows the same route as the marathon. The distance for the ”Leave no man behind” route is 23,2km.

The kids´mile start and finish are in front of the spa Kiannon Kuohut. The route circulates in Jätkänpuisto and in harbor area. The surface is almost entirely on the gravel surface in the harbor area. Children’s mile is for children under 16 years.

Route Map

Route opens HERE

Route profile opens HERE

Refreshment points

There are refreshment stations located at approximately every 4 to 5 km on the course. Water, sports drink (HIGH5), non carbonated cola (last 2 stations) and raisins and are served at the stations.

Venue facilities

There is a transport from the finish area to the marathon start. In the start area there are toilets, and a chance to wait for the race start indoors. In the Spa Kiannon Kuohut there are changing facilities, and after the race runners can relax in the spa. Personal belongings will be transported to the finish by the organizers.

Entry fees