Raatteen’s historical road route and bus to the start
The route passes Winter War battle sites and memorials before reaching the town. Its mixed road surface calls for preparation on both firm pavement and gravel, with footwear you have already used comfortably on similar terrain. Review the profile as well as the distance rather than assuming every road section runs like a flat city course.
The 2026 event centre was the sports hall at Urheilukatu 3 in Suomussalmi. The timetable sent marathon runners by bus at 09:45 for an 11:00 start and closed the finish at 18:00. Treat those as previous-edition arrangements and check the new departure, collection and baggage instructions before planning arrival.
The published support plan lists nine stations roughly four to five kilometres apart, with water and sports drink throughout and additional foods at selected stations. Confirm the next edition’s products and positions, and choose familiar supplies around the time you expect between stops. An included bus solves access to the remote start only if you board the correct service on time.
Velorun shares the marathon-length route but is not an individual marathon entry: two participants alternate running and cycling with one bicycle, without carrying a passenger. Individual runners should use their own category’s rules and preparation. Before a future booking, verify the new date, full-distance map, supported time window and transport together. Give companions the event-centre address and the finish meeting plan, and allow separate time for visiting the historical sites rather than stopping unpredictably during the race.
Last-known race profile
These details identify the race page; they do not establish the next edition's operations. The previous race date does not establish the next edition. Wait for the organizer’s announcement before committing to a race-day schedule.