Push your limits in the wild, unwind in nature
Kairacross combines hiking and paddling in a seamless nature adventure. Using a small, portable packraft, you can cross waterways effortlessly, unlocking routes and landscapes that would otherwise stay out of reach.
In 2026, we will organize three competitions: Kairacross Etelä on May 23, 2026 (8-hour and 4-hour categories), Kairacross Karjala on June 27–28, 2026 (36-hour and 8-hour categories), and the legendary Kairacross Vätsäri on July 27–31, 2026 (100 hours).
In addition to the competitions, we will host several lower-threshold events where participants can get to know packrafting and practice kairacross skills. The next packraft trials and Kairacross excursions will be held in May 2026.
Kairacross Etelä
8 hours / 4 hours
[TBA]
May 23, 2026
Kairacross Karjala
36 hours / 8 hours
Ilomantsi
June 27–28, 2026
kAIRACROSS Vätsäri
100 hours
Inari
July 27–31, 2026