FINLAND ICE MARATHON 2026
Free Public Moonlight Skating on FRIDAY 20.2.2026 starting at 6 pm
Finland Ice Marathon on SATURDAY 21.2.2026 from 7 am onwards
Information about the ice condition will be maintained by the City of Kuopio / Liikkuva Kuopio. The information will be updated twice a week or less often (depends on the changes in condition) Click here
Everyone moves on the ice at their own risk.
The organizer (Pohjois-Savo Liikunta) does not take responsibility for material or health damage. Participants are not insured by the event organizer (Pohjois-Savon Liikunta ry) or the track operator (Mestar).
The ice is maintained every day (if weather permitting)
Natural ice rinks will first be opened in Kuopio's passenger harbor. The various tracks will be maintained and opened according to the weather during January.
Why you should not miss out Finland Ice Marathon?
THE CAPITAL OF ICE SKATING IN FINLAND
Ice skating outdoors at lake Kallavesi
Lake Kallavesi is part of the Kuopio and Savo identity. Lake Kallavesi is home of Finland Ice Marathon which is one of Finland's oldest ice skating events on natural ice.
One-of-a-kind experience on the ice
The course is made on the natural ice of Kallavesi. From middle of January until beginning of March, you can ice skate, cycle or kick sled in heart of Finnish lakeland.
Moonlight skating
Don’t miss out ice skating under moonlight. The rink will be decoretad with Finnish fire logs and picture-taking opportunities.
Route description:
The course is made on the natural ice of Kallavesi. The lap is at 4 or 7,5 km long (weather conditions permitting).
