Downhill Swim - event on the Oulankajoki River 2025
06/14/2025On Saturday, July 19, 2025, the lower part of the Oulankajoki River will once again be filled with enthusiastic swimmers as the Downhill Swim event is organized for the fifth time.
The event includes 24 km and 12 km swim distances. The 24 km swim starts from Mataraniemi (Kiutaköngäs) at 8:00 and 8:20, and the 12 km swim starts from Nurmisaarenniemi at 10:45 and 11:00. Swimmers are expected to reach the finish line at Jäkälämutka by 16:15. The event is sold out.
Paddling on the lower part of the Oulankajoki River is allowed during the event, but the area will be very busy. Please be mindful of the swimmers if you are moving in the area. Swimmers can be recognized by their brightly colored tow floats.
More information about the event and the day's schedule can be found at: www.downhillswim.fi