Ruskahölkkä

Ruskahölkkä is a varied cross-country running event in Oulainen, offering races and distances for runners of all ages and fitness levels. The event takes place in the Honkamaja area and includes distances ranging from 0.3 km children’s races to 10 km open races, as well as fitness races. Prizes are awarded in every race category, and there are also prize draws, including a bicycle draw. Runners can use changing rooms with showers, and the event is part of Oulaisten Taru’s wide-ranging sports activities.

Late entries are charged double. Prizes are awarded to at least the top three in each category; all participants in categories for under-12s receive a prize. Prizes are drawn among fitness race participants. All runners are entered into the bicycle draw. The event includes various distances, such as 0.1 km, 0.3 km, 0.5 km, 1 km, 2 km, 5 km and 7 km, and is a popular local event offering the chance to run in nature.