Event Park

 

Find out more about the theme days in the Event Park Program section.

  • Thu 5.3.2026 Student Day
    • Follow in Instagram: Biathlon BASH 
    • Badges are also being distributed at the Kontiolahti Municipality point
    • At 19:45 DJ Elias show in the Spectators Tent 
  • Fri 6.3.2026 Birthday of Kontiolahden Urheilijat (Kontiolahti Sport Club) 70 years
    • Cake and coffee will be distributed to the first 500 people from Spectators tent
  • Sat 7.3.2026 Family Day
    • Winter Wonderland 
    • Bring your own Teddy to exchange at Muksunurkka
    • Joensuu Sports Car Drivers (Joensuun Urheiluautoilijat) driving simulator
    • Miia Rosenius' snow sculpture workshop
    • Vekarat Vikkeläks 
    • Children's slide
    • Kontiolahti Biathlon speed test game
    • At 15:40 DJ Elias Show in the Spectators Tent
    • At 15:45 North Karelian clubs mascots and faces challenge task - including: Jokipojat mascot Ärjy, Gymnaestrada Suvi and Kontiolahti Biathlon's Nelly & Nalle
  • Sun 8.3.2026 International Women's Day
    • At the Kontiolahti Municipality stand: chocolates are being distributed and water tattoos are being made

 

BMW IBU World Cup Biathlon Kontiolahti 5.–8.3.2026: Event Park Map

 

Event Park: services for the public

Confirmed exhibitors

 

1. Joen Ruokapriha

Food services. 

 

2. Kupilka & Taiga Honey

Lightweight, durable and dishwasher-safe Kupilka camping tableware is made from Kareline Natural Fibre Composite in Kontiolahti, North Karelia, Finland. The composite material combines the best qualities of softwood-based cellulose fibres and polyolefins - it gives the products their unique looks and excellent properties. You will find us at the Event Park - The unique Biathlon Kontiolahti Kupilka-cup available only during the event! Discover Kupilka! https://kupilka.fi/en

Taiga Honey Oy brings a touch of pure northern nature to the biathlon event. The company produces high-quality Finnish honey-based drinks responsibly from domestic raw materials. Taiga Honey's products offer natural energy and taste experiences for both athletes and the public - the perfect companion for an active winter day. See more here!

 

3. PKO

Advice with S-mobile.

 

4. Avant

Avant machines, exhibition stand.

 

5. Tintin Puoti

Tintin Puoti's competition shop offers hot/cold poultices, wool socks, mittens, hats, etc..

 

6. Bringing Biathlon to all

Biathlon 4 All (B4A) is our way of making biathlon fun and accessible for everyone.

 

7. Tulikivi

A spectacular showroom of Tulikivi in ​​Juuka, offering the opportunity to warm up by the fireplace.

 

8. Kontiolahti Municipality

At the Kontiolahti municipality tent, you can spin the wheel of fortune and win delicious prizes. Participate in the raffle: we will be raffling off a first-season season ticket for the first snow track every day. Come take a picture against the selfie wall, a pin workshop, flag face painting and other fun things! Students will be given overalls on Thursday, March 5. On Sunday, March 8. In honor of International Women's Day, we will be making flower-themed water tattoos for those who want them and offering small treats.

 

9. Riveria

Riveria exhibition stand.

 

10. Joensuu Sports Car Drivers (Joensuun Urheiluautoilijat)

At the stand of Joensuun Urheiluautoilijat, you can get to know racing cars and find a pedal car track for the youngest drivers. In the Spectators tent, you will find a driving simulator where to test the following sports: rally, rallycross, everyman class and karting.

 

11. Valamo Monastery

A monastery located in Heinävesi and a unique place to visit all year round. Valamo's own juice is sold at the point.

 

12. Biltema

Biltema is one of the largest department store chains in the Nordic countries. The wide selection includes products for the whole family, and there are nine product groups: automotive, bicycles, boating, leisure, home, office-multimedia, construction, car care and tools.

 

13. Tmi Arituu

Alpine wool sheepskin slippers, morning slippers and night socks. Pirka-Kenkä health footwear made to measure in Hirsilä, Orivesi.

 

14. SDP - Social Democratic Party of Finland

Joining us as our competition guest SDP chairman Antti Lindtman on Saturday 7.3. at 12.30 -13.30. Come and meet Antti and Kontiolahti's own democrat activists at the tent. At our point you will also find a wheel of fortune raffle and a lively competition atmosphere!

 

15. ProAgria/North Karelia Lampurit

North Karelian sheep products on display and available for purchase, including wool products and the opportunity to learn about the region's sheep farming.

 

16. Sisu cold pool

Come and see the Finnish and high-quality cold pool, the Sisu pool. We will be presenting Sisu pools of different sizes at the point and will be happy to answer any questions about the pool. You can find the Sisu pool at sisuallas.fi.

 

17. East Sweet Team Oy

Metric bills and other candies for sale.

 

18. Patria

Patria is an international defense industry and technology company. Patria's stand will showcase the Patria AMV XP armored vehicle on Saturday 7.3.2026 and on Sunday 8.3.2026.

 

19. All-Plast

All-Plast's stand will showcase Alposet snowshoes. Alposet snowshoes are designed for Finnish terrain conditions. Thanks to their uniform surface, they are effortless in deep snow and dense terrain.

 

20. Vesivek

Vesivek exhibition stand.

 

21. Savipaja Tuliaistupa

Savipaja Tuliaistupa exhibition stand.

 

22. Hene's Lumiaika headwear

Finnish, warm, unique headwear, visit www.lumiaika.fi.

 

23.  Kontiolahti Biathlon -food sales

Kontiolahti Biathlon -food sales.

 

24. Kontiolahti Biathlon Spectators tent

Relaxed atmosphere, DJ music, drinks, Kontiolahti Biathlon product sales point and Fan Zone area. Joensuu-based DJ Elias will be responsible for the music during the competition days – there will be a show combining drums and amazing stage elements. Also on display will be the Joensuu Sports Car Drivers' driving simulator. DJ Elias’ show on Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 19:45 and on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 15:40.

 

Vekarat vikkeläks – Sat 7.3. (circulating)

Test your accuracy on the throwing wall, check out Vekarat vikkeläks services, and find out what other functional activities are available on the milk carts that tour around Event Park.

 

DJ Elias

DJ Elias from Joensuu is responsible for the music in the audience tent and on the competition days - there will be a show that combines drums and amazing stage elements.​

Event Park 5.–8.3.2026

Thursday 5.3.2026

16:00 Stadium opens

18:05 Individual, Women 15 km

21:00 Stadium closes

 

Theme: Student Day

  • Follow in Instagram: Biathlon BASH 
  • Badges are also being distributed at the Kontiolahti Municipality point
  • 19:45 DJ Elias show in the Spectators Tent 

 

 

Friday 6.3.2026

16:00 Stadium opens

18:10 Individual, Men 20 km

22:00 Stadium closes

 

Theme: Birthday of Kontiolahden Urheilijat (Kontiolahti Sport Club) 70 years

  • Cake and coffee will be distributed to the first 500 people from Spectators tent

 

Saturday 7.3.2026

12:30 Stadium opens

14:40 Mass start, Women 12,5 km

16:40 Relay, Men 4 x 7,5 km

20:00 Stadium closes

 

Theme: Family Day

  • Winter Wonderland 
  • Bring your own Teddy to exchange at Muksunurkka
  • Joensuu Sports Car Drivers (Joensuun Urheiluautoilijat) driving simulator
  • Miia Rosenius' snow sculpture workshop
  • Vekarat Vikkeläks 
  • Children's slide
  • Kontiolahti Biathlon speed test game
  • At 15:45 North Karelian clubs mascots and faces challenge task - including: Jokipojat mascot Ärjy, Gymnaestrada Suvi and Kontiolahti Biathlon's Nelly & Nalle

 

 

 

Sunday 8.3.2026

12:30 Stadium opens

14:30 Relay, women 4 x 6 km

17:55 Mass start, men 15 km

20:00 Stadium closes

 

Theme: International Women's Day

  • At the Kontiolahti Municipality stand: chocolates are being distributed and water tattoos are being made

 

Event Park: info for exhibitors

Contact

Katariina Montti
+358 400 426 039
event@kontiolahtibiathlon.com