Metsä Group Seurakisat 2026

Metsä Group Seurakisat is a free, open children’s athletics series in Huittinen. Sessions begin at 17:00 following on-site registration and a shared warm-up. It is designed for families and beginners. Children practice fundamental movement skills. Sports school athletes may use the events as practice competitions. No club background or competition license is required to participate. The program features short cross-country runs at Huittinen Riding Centre and Kännölä, along with track-and-field evenings at Huittinen sports field. Age groups from 5 to 13 have simple, age-appropriate events. These include 40m and 60m sprints, 150m and 200m runs, long jump, sandpit jumping, ball throw, and javelin or soft javelin. Instead of prizes at each meeting, children collect points and receive a Seurakisakortti. Each appearance earns a sticker and space to record summer results. All participants are recognized later at the Kunniakierros event.