Participant info

Familiarize yourself carefully with all instructions and rules. Violating the rules may result in disqualification from the competition.

Friday 28.2.2025
17.00 – 19.00 Registration is open. Särkänniemi, Retro
Saturday 1.3.2025
7.30 Registration opens. Särkänniemi, Retro
9.00 Full Warrior mass start. Please arrive no later than 8.00. Särkänniemi
11.00 Half Warrior mass start. Please arrive no later than 10.00. Särkänniemi
12.30 starts from Starts for Fun Warrior begin. Please arrive one hour before your start time. Särkänniemi
18.00 Finish line closes.
19.00 – 22:00 Evening event with the option for buffet dining. Meal reservations can be made via email (recommended)  reception.tampere@holidayclub.fi or via phone 0300 870931. Holiday Club Tampereen Kehräämö
20.00 Prize ceremony. Holiday Club Tampereen Kehräämö, auditorium
The official after-party location is Ilves Bar&Night. Original Sokos Hotel Ilves, Ilves Bar&Night

Timetable

Friday 28.2.2025 

17:00 – 19:00 Registration is open. | Särkänniemi, Retro

Saturday 1.3.2025 

07:30 Registration opens. | Särkänniemi, Retro

09:00 Full Warrior mass start. Please arrive no later than 8:00. | Särkänniemi

11:00 Half Warrior mass start. Please arrive no later than 10:00. | Särkänniemi

12:30 Starts for Fun Warrior begin. Please arrive one hour before your start time. | Särkänniemi

18:00 Finish line closes.

19:00 – 22:00 Evening event with the option for buffet dining. Meal reservations can be made via email (recommended) reception.tampere@holidayclub.fi or via phone 0300 870931. | Holiday Club Tampereen Kehräämö

20:00 Prize ceremony. | Holiday Club Tampereen Kehräämö, auditorium

The official after-party location is Ilves Bar&Night. | Original Sokos Hotel Ilves, Ilves Bar&Night

The Winter Warrior Finland race takes place in Tampere. The course is run on and around Lake Näsijärvi. The event hub is the iconic Näsinneula landmark in Särkänniemi, located just 1.5 km from the center of Tampere.

It’s easy to arrive to Särkänniemi

We recommend arriving at Särkänniemi using methods other than personal vehicles. Särkänniemi, situated near Tampere city center, is easily accessible by public transport, bicycle, or even on foot from Tampere and nearby areas. More information can be found on Särkänniemi’s website.

By Plane to Pirkkala
Tampere-Pirkkala Airport is nearby and offers a bus connection to the city center.

By Train
The easiest way to reach Tampere is by train. Check schedules and book tickets via the VR website.

By Car
You can also arrive by car, but parking is limited, so we strongly recommend using public transport.

Accommodation

Our accommodation partner is Holiday Club Tampereen Kehräämö.

Holiday Club Tampereen Kehräämö is located on the shores of Lake Näsijärvi, about three kilometers from the race center. The prize ceremony will be held there on Saturday evening. They offer special discounted rates for Winter Warrior participants from 26.2.-4.3.2025.

Special Rates for Event Participants:

Standard Room (1 person): €124/night (includes breakfast and spa access)
Standard Room (2 people): €144/night (includes breakfast and spa access)
Mini Suite or Studio: €144/night (minimum 2 nights, does not include breakfast or spa access)
Luxury Suite: €164/night (minimum 2 nights, does not include breakfast or spa access)
Additional Bed for Adult: +€30/room/night

Special discount rooms sold out!

Booking Code: WINTERWARRIOR

Participants who do not stay at the hotel can access the spa for €15 using the same code.

Participants must wear suitable trail running shoes. Shoes with metal spikes are prohibited for safety reasons.

Costumes are allowed but must not hinder or endanger other participants. Weather conditions should be considered. Technical materials are recommended, as clothing will get wet. Gloves are also recommended.

Participants must bring a change of dry clothes to wear immediately after the race.

The organizer has the right to determine which attire or equipment is allowed. Participants must comply or forfeit their participation.

Snow and icy water push physical and mental endurance to the limit. This obstacle course, approximately 6, 13, and 25 kilometers long, takes participants through the stunning scenery of Lake Näsijärvi. The race starts at Näsinneula in Särkänniemi and heads first toward Siilinkari. The route also traverses Kauppi Forest, featuring significant elevation changes and challenging deep snow. Along the course, participants will encounter various obstacles that must be climbed over, crawled under, or otherwise completed. Most obstacles are crafted from the natural terrain, snow, and ice. There are icy water obstacles where participants will get wet, offering a serious challenge even for experienced racers.

The course is clearly marked in the terrain. If participants notice any issues with course markings, they must report them to the staff immediately. Participants are required to follow the marked route and adhere to all instructions provided by the staff. In competitive categories, all obstacles must be completed successfully. The method of completing obstacles and any associated penalties may be defined specifically for each obstacle. Some obstacles may require basic swimming skills. Participants must exercise caution at all obstacles, as there is a risk of injury.

The organizers reserve the right to alter the course and obstacles at any time. Route maps or obstacle descriptions published online or elsewhere are indicative and subject to change.

There are two aid stations along the course, located in Santalahti and Naistenlahti (for competitive category participants only). The aid stations offer Nosht energy chews and sports drinks..

The race takes place in the Lake Näsijärvi area. All participants must follow rules to prevent environmental damage. Leaving the marked route or damaging vegetation is prohibited. Littering is strictly forbidden. Energy wrappers and other waste must be carried or disposed of at designated aid stations. Littering will result in a 100€ fine and disqualification.

Unfortunately, there are no shower facilities available at the race center. However, please bring a change of clothes to put on after the race. Changing into dry clothes is crucial to avoid the risk of hypothermia.

After the race, you can use the spa facilities at Holiday Club Tampereen Kehräämö for 15€ with the code WINTERWARRIOR.

All assistive devices must be approved by the event organizers. You may carry your phone or other belongings, but they are your responsibility. Please note that this is a running race, so snowshoes and skis are not allowed. Please do not inquire about this further.