Endurance Carnivals

Date
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Location name
Pajulahti campus
Location address

Nastolantie 167
15560 NASTOLA
Finland

The Sports Institute of the Three Campuses, Lahden Ahkera, and Way to Fly - Endurance Running Support Association, welcome everyone to the newly renovated Endurance Running and Race Walking Endurance Carnival at Lahden Pajulahti from Tue-Wed June 27 - July 1, 2026

The event is a collaboration of three parties, with Lahden Ahkera responsible for quality competitions at the Lahti Stadium, and Endurance Running Support Association and Pajulahti for knowledgeable and friendly sports camps and coaches' programs, in excellent conditions. 

Finland's Athletics Festivals are not only competitions but also an excellent training and educational event for athletes, parents, as well as club instructors and coaches.

Target group of the Endurance Carnival especially 10-17-year-old athletes (born 2009-2016)

The target group especially includes athletes over 10 years of age and their supporters across the country. For TF juniors, the sports festivals are the last camp of the season, as well as for district campers. In addition to carnival competitions, it is also possible for athletes in the 19 category and older to participate in the camp itself.

Expert coaches as trainers of the carnival

The camp trainers are the best coaches in their fields from our country. In addition, many of our top athletes are present at the sports festivals. Campers are divided into training groups by age group. We also invite international athletes and coaches to the sports camp and competitions!

Camp accommodation and prices

Stay comfortably in a hotel, institute, or classroom. Accommodation prices include full board meals with evening snacks, public beach sauna shifts, and use of the gym at the combat arena. Single room supplement +€32/night.

Price tier 1 (book accommodation by May 31, 2026):
Juniors 6-16 years old, accommodation level: institute level €250, hotel level €280.
Adults (17 years and older), accommodation level: institute level €260, hotel level €290

Price tier 2 (after June 1, by June 21):
Juniors 6-16 years old, accommodation level: institute level €295, hotel level €325.
Adults (17 years and older), accommodation level: institute level €305, hotel level €335

The price does not include the carnival competition participation fee.

Registration for the carnival camp: Pajulahti Campus: Accommodation

Competitions of the Endurance Carnival

The Lahti Endurance Running and Racewalking Carnival starts on Saturday, June 27th with carnival competitions. The competitions continue on Sunday, with the camp starting with a gathering according to the camp schedule and continuing until Wednesday, July 1st. Campers can begin their journey home at around 1:30 PM. 

Registration fee is 15€/event, late registration 30€/event
Registration instructions on the competition page: Endurance Carnival Lahti - Lahden Ahkera ry

 

Carnival Camp and Programs

The carnival camp is organized in Pajulahti, where high-quality and cheerful camp training is conducted on the sports institute's fields, terrains, and supplementary training venues. In addition to camp training, coaches and parents are offered training and coaching discussions. During the camp, we also get to enjoy the institute's good food, the beach, and have the opportunity to visit the Pajulahti Adventure Park!

Coaches' Program

The coaches' program is tailored according to the participating coaches and parents. The program includes at least a lecture/discussion on the basics of training, exchange of knowledge and practices during the club's training sessions, step analysis information, and monitoring and discussion of training camps. 

Competition Analysis/Step Analysis

The performances of the participants in the camp will be recorded (Friday and Saturday). Additionally, everyone from the 17+ age series can order a competition analysis for themselves. The price of the analysis is €40 (TF youngsters and TF elites -15%). Billing will be done afterward. The analysis includes split times, step frequency and length for different stages of the run, and a video of the run. Registration for the analysis can be done by email to nikke.vilmi@kolmekampusta.fi by 30th June at the latest. If there are many registrations, analyses will be prioritized according to the level.

 

Seikkailupuistossa ihminen kävelee köysisillalla metsän keskellä.

Pajulahti Adventure Park at the end of the camp

At the end of the carnival camp, on Wednesday, 1st of July at 2 PM, campers have the opportunity to visit the Pajulahti Adventure Park. Campers can participate at a discounted price of €19 per person. 

Pajulahti Adventure Park is an active climbing park where adventurers progress using their own bodies and problem-solving skills. In the park, you'll also find the popular Bungee trampoline, which is designed for both children and adults. Four people can jump at the same time.

Explore Pajulahti Adventure Park

Carnival team

Rami Virlander, carnival leader
Janne Harjula, Lahden Ahkera ry
Ville Hautala, competition staff
Jarkko Kinnunen, headmaster - racewalking

Contact Us

Email addresses are in the format firstname.lastname@kolmekampusta.fi

Rami Virlander ​

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