Vuokatti-Jukola´s host, Sotkamo, is the Most Active Municipality of 2025

Sotkamo, the host municipality of the Jukola Relay 2027, has been selected as Finland’s Most Active Municipality of 2025!

The Municipality of Sotkamo will host the Jukola Relay for the first time in 2027. The competition center will be located at the Vuokatti Sports Resort area, which is widely known as an important promoter of sport and physical activity. The area is home to, among others, the Vuokatti–Ruka Sports Academy and the JYU-Vuokatti unit specializing in sports technology.

The Most Active Municipality of the Year competition is part of the national Sports Gala and is organized by the Association of Finnish Cities and Municipalities in cooperation with the Ministry of Education and Culture. This year’s theme was “Energy from Nature.”

For many people who enjoy sport and active life, the hilly landscapes of Vuokatti are important places to experience and enjoy nature. These hills have also challenged orienteers many times over the years, including at the World Orienteering Championships in 2013 and during the Kainuu Orienteering Week.

Welcome to become a champion in Sotkamo — and see you at Vuokatti-Jukola!