FNSM Oulu - 120th Oulun Tervahiihto

120th Oulun Tervahiihto

OULUN TERVAHIIHTO The world`s oldest non-stop long distance ski race! 120th OULUN TERVAHIIHTO 7.3.2009
Since 1889 there has been an annual long distance ski race held in the Oulu area (even during the war years). In 2009 we will be doing it again for the 120th time making us the longest running annual long distance ski race in the world.

We have races over 36km and 69km in both traditional and skating styles. The course profile is mainly flat. To find out how to take part click on 'Register' in the menu above. Look at our website to find out more about our race.

www.tervahiihto.fi

or contact us at:

If you want to call us and you speak English, call Kari Mattila on +358 45 120 5989.

What does Tervahiihto mean? In the past Oulu was a port city for the export of tar (produced from trees). Oulu was an ideal site for this because of the vast network of waterways that lead inland via the Oulu River. The word 'terva' means 'tar' and the word 'hiihto' means 'ski'. For more about Oulu take a look at:
www.ouka.fi/matkailu/eng/about_oulu.htm

or look at Oulu video info:

http://oulu.ouka.fi/english/video/index.html

We look forward to seeing you at our race.

Sincerely

Kari Mattila

Oulun Hiihtoseura ry