Metsä Group Seurakisat 2026

Each year, Metsä Group Seurakisat offers children their first introduction to athletics at over 500 local venues across Finland. This competition series provides an accessible format for children and young people aged 5 to 15, attracting over 25,000 participants annually. Instead of a single main course, the series comprises local event days. Children can explore athletics in a secure and encouraging environment, with parents able to assist as officials, making the competition day a family activity as well as a sporting event. Metsä Group has sponsored the series since 2022, collaborating with the Finnish Athletics Federation.