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Kotka-Jukola 2026 Latest Updates – Jukola Relay
This page brings together the latest news, event dates, and competition instructions for all participants and visitors. Stay tuned so you don’t miss anything!

You really had to use your compass” – Kalevan Rasti was close, but IFK Göteborg won again
IFK Göteborg’s dominance in the Venla Relay continues. The Swedes took first place in Kotka-Jukola for the fourth time in

ATTENTION! REQUEST TO MOVE VEHICLES IMMEDIATELY
We kindly ask that all vehicles parked at the southern end of the airport be moved immediately. This parking area

The Jukola Relay Starts on Saturday – Final Tips for Spectators and Followers
The Jukola Relay has already been in the spotlight in Kotka for several days. Tomorrow, on Saturday, it finally begins.

The Car Stays, the Competition Begins – ParkMan and Kotka-Jukola in collaboration
The Finnish-developed parking app ParkMan manages event parking at Kotka-Jukola. What does that mean for visitors and organizers? This article

From Jukola Relay to Hamina Tattoo – The Circular Town Invites You to Enjoy Summer and Community Spirit
Hamina is much more than just a historic circular town. It is a vibrant and versatile place where baseball, international

How to Orienteer in Kotka-Jukola
Twenty years ago, a former clubmate, Swiss national team orienteer Baptiste Rollier, asked an important question during VeVe’s pre-Jukola team

Misa – You’ll Find the Name on the Jukola Saunas Too
Since 2016, the saunas at Jukola have been heated with Misa sauna stoves – and this year, no fewer than

Auto-Arita Helps Drive Kotka-Jukola Forward
Kotka-based Auto-Arita is playing a concrete and visible role in building Kotka-Jukola. The local car dealership has provided five vans

Compasses collected for Ukraine at Kotka-Jukola
A special charity initiative will once again be organized in connection with Jukola: a compass collection for Ukraine. The aim

Stora Tuna Chasing a Seventh Consecutive Jukola Victory
Stora Tuna OK has dominated orienteering’s midsummer highlight in an exceptional fashion from 2019 to 2025, winning the Jukola relay

Life in the forests of Jukola – Leg six
Patience Is a Virtue in the Night Forest and at the Negotiating Table “It is not worth planning the finishing

The Real Challenge of the Night Leg – How Light, Rhythm and Decisions Determine Jukola
The night leg of the Jukola relay is one of the most demanding performances in the world of orienteering. When
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