Ärjä Arctic Swim

Welcome to the first ÄRJÄ ARCTIC SWIM open water swimming event on Ärjänsaari, Lake Oulujärvi, on Saturday, August 9, 2025, at 1:00 PM.

A “low-threshold” open water swimming experience (2000m) will take place along the sandy beach of Ärjänsaari, located by the vast Ärjänselkä, the largest inland water basin in Finland.

Although all swimmers’ times will be recorded, we want the event to be more of an experiential adventure in the stunning scenery of Ärjänsaari than a “race to the finish line”. Thus, both the first and last swimmers will receive a commemorative prize from Ärjä and will participate in product prize raffles.

The first 100 participants who register for the ÄRJÄ ARCTIC SWIM open water swimming event will be accepted. Registration opens on April 1, 2025. It’s possible to secure a spot from the waiting list in case of cancellations.

Distances: 2000m and provisional schedule:

Men: August 9, 2025, 1:00 PM
Women: August 9, 2025, 1:10 PM
15-18 years old (with parental consent/participation): August 9, 2025, 1:20 PM
Recreational category: August 9, 2025, 1:30 PM

Equipment:
– Swimsuit/shorts
– Orange ÄRJÄ ARCTIC LAKE SWIM swim cap (you will receive a numbered swim cap at the registration point at the summer kiosk)

Wetsuits are mandatory if the water temperature is below +16°C.

Using safety buoys is not mandatory.

Fins or other swim aids are not allowed.

Registration:
The event is open to the first 100 registrants in 2025.

In addition to the required information in the online store’s shopping cart, please provide your birth year, the category you are participating in, and the details of your safety person/guardian (name and phone number) in the message to the merchant field.

After paying the participation fee, you will receive a code to reserve a preferred time for boat transport via the online store. You can also purchase boat rides for your support team from the store.

Participation Fee:
April 1 – August 6, 2025: €79.