Event Office and Registration

The event office is located at Imatra Spa (Purjekuja 2, 55420 Imatra). The event office is open on Friday, August 16, from 16:00 to 21:00, and on Saturday, August 17, from 7:00 to 9:00.

Event Information

The event information sessions are on Friday at 18:30 (10 km), 19:00 (8 km), and 19:30 (4 km). The information sessions will be held at Imatra Spa. The materials from the information sessions will be published on the website on Friday evening. If you are unable to attend the sessions, please review the material.

Wristbands

Each participant will receive two wristbands during registration, one to be worn on the wrist and the other to be attached to the change-of-clothes bag.

Swimming Equipment

Klubben Sport swimming gear will be sold during the event info session at Imatra Spa.

Schedule for Saturday, August 17

• 8:20: Walk to the long-distance start, Imatra Spa
• 9:00: Long-distance start
• 9:15: Bus transportation to the medium-distance start, Imatra Spa
• 10:00: Medium-distance start
• 10:15: Bus transportation to the short-distance start, Imatra Spa
• 11:00: Short-distance start
• 11:00-15:00: Finish area open (meals available)
• 12:00-15:00: Return bus transportation to Imatra Spa
• 19:00: Dinner and awards ceremony

Transportation

All participants will be transported from Imatra Spa to the start locations. Buses will depart at the specified times, so please be on time. Traveling to the start locations with your own vehicle is prohibited. Buses will transport swimmers back from the finish area to the spa.

Change of Clothes

The change-of-clothes bag, marked with your number (wristband), will be left with the organizers at the start, who will transport it to the finish area.

Timing

All swimmers will be timed. The timing chip will be distributed during registration. The swimmer is responsible for attaching the timing chip to their ankle. Chips will be collected at the finish. A fee will be charged for unreturned or lost chips.

Aid Stations

There are Aid stations along the swimming route, all located on dry land. The long-distance route has three aid stations, and the medium-distance route has two. Participants must visit all aid stations/checkpoints. Water, sports drinks, energy gels, and energy bars will be available.

Safety

Swimmers will be supervised during the swim by boats, canoes, and SUP boards. First aid is available at all support points.

Equipment

Mandatory equipment for each participant:

• A wetsuit suitable for the conditions and neoprene socks or other footwear to protect the feet. Footwear is not mandatory for the sprint.
• A brightly colored swim buoy attached to the swimmer by a rope.
• Participants must wear the swim cap provided by the organizers throughout the event. Another swim cap/neoprene hood, etc., may be worn under the provided cap.

Prohibited Equipment:

• Snorkels
• Fins
• Paddles
• Pull buoys

Maximum Times

There is no maximum time for the 4 km distance. 8 km and 10 km swimmers must reach the Vuoksi aid station (before the walking section) by 12:00. The 10 km swimmers have approximately 6 km to cover, with 3 hours of swimming time. The 8 km swimmers have approximately 4 km to cover, with 2 hours of swimming time.

Finish Area

Food and drink will be available at the finish area. Special diets are accommodated as much as possible.

Avec

Those who have purchased an Avec ticket are welcome to the finish area and dinner. Those with an Avec ticket will receive wristbands from the event office.

Participant Responsibilities

Participants must respect all other participants, nature, the event organization, spectators, and people living and moving in the event area. Participants are obliged to assist in emergencies or when requested by other competitors or the event organization. A participant who withdraws must notify the event organization as soon as possible. Participants must not leave litter in nature; violating this rule will lead to disqualification.