Metsä Group Seurakisat 2026

Metsä Group Seurakisat is a nationwide series of local athletics events for children and young people aged 5 to 15 across Finland. Over 500 meets are held each year, with more than 25,000 participants in total. The series focuses on easy entry and broad participation rather than elite racing. Metsä Group is the title partner, working with the Finnish Athletics Federation to support children’s athletics and everyday physical activity. The events are local club-level competitions, designed to give children a safe, encouraging way to try athletics and build confidence in sport. Families are involved: competition days are for the whole family, and parents can assist with official duties during the meet. Metsä Group has sponsored the series as title partner since 2022, aiming to make sport more accessible for children and young people and help them develop healthy, active habits.