Poroajokisat

Why locals love it

The Reindeer Sprint Races are fast-paced competitions for the whole family, held throughout the spring. The reindeer race series are called hot, common, unknown and contracts. The speed of the racing reindeer on the track is 50-60 km / h. Running reindeer is controlled and led by a driver that is pulled behind the reindeer with skiis.

Why you should visit it

Races are organised in several locations all the way from Northern Ostrobothnia up to Lapland.. The competitions attract a lot of audiences, and in addition to the reindeer competitions themselves, Sattanen competes in lasso and boot throwing. In Eastern Lapland competitions are organized in Salla and Savukoski.