INTERNATIONAL
ORIENTEERING WEEKEND 2023
KUOPIO / FINLAND
Welcome
to Kuopio 2024!
We welcome you to the 2025 World Orienteering Championships (WOC2025) preliminary competitions (Pre WOC2025) in Kuopio from 26–27 August 2023.
Competition area
Kuopio orienteering weekend including Pre-WOC Middle distance and Finnish Relay League (Viestiliiga) competitions in North Savo are held in terrain that changes from old-growth forest to commercial forest in the blink of an eye.
In the Kuopio area, the variations in elevation and varied sloping terrain challenge athletes’ physical skills and
abilities. For athletes, the weekend offers an excellent opportunity to start preparing for the upcoming World
Championships in Kuopio in 2025 (WOC2025)
Terrain in Kuopio
The Kuopio area is known for its challenging terrains. The 2023 pre WOC middle distance and Finnish Relay League (Viestiliiga) competitions in North Savo feature typical Finnish terrain that changes from old-growth forest to commercial forest in the blink of an eye. In the Kuopio area, the variations in elevation and varied sloping terrain challenge athletes’ physical skills and abilities.
The terrain includes rocky hill tops, which are usually easy to traverse. However, the open and clear terrain can change rapidly, so every orienteer should set their pace and assess their skills accordingly to suit the conditions. The dark green areas on the map slow down the pace considerably in late summer, which means that even micro-route choices can have a significant impact on the overall result.
The landscape of North Savo combines the rocky outcrops of Southwest Finland, the dense woods, and coniferous forests of Kainuu, the slow-paced terrain of Häme, and the fells of North Karelia. The versatile WOC2025 terrain can only be found in Kuopio.
We welcome you to train and compete with us in Kuopio from 26–27 August 2023!
PROGRAM
26-27 August 2023 | Kuopio, Finland
SATURDAY | 26 AUGUST
World Championship preliminary competition / middle distance H21, D21
SUNDAY | 27 AUGUST
World Championship preliminary competition / relay H21, D21 (3 legs)
Registration
The International Orienteering weekend Middle distance (WRE): Irma (SSL) or Eventor
Viestiliiga relay: Irma (SSL)
Open WOC2025 CAMP via SSL (FOF) web page
Enquiries
World Ranking competition (WRE)
Mr. Sakari Hyvönen
Secretary General, WOC2025
sakari.hyvonen@woc2025.fi
+358 405246614
Viestiliiga relay
Mr. Timo Saarinen
Event Manager, The Finnish Orienteering Federation
timo.saarinen@suunnistusliitto.fi
+358 40 519 8699
Car Rental And Accommodation
As the official parner Hertz offers a discount
on car hire in Finland.
Book now!
For accommodation our partner offers can
found from our website woc2025.fi
Use Code woc2025 while making a reservation.