Para World Championships OCR Race | Lahti, Finland

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2026 PARA world championship

AUGUST 22, 2026

LAHTI, FINLAND

Be Unbreakable. Show Grit. Join us for the 2nd edition of Spartan Para World Championship in Lahti, Finland on August 22, 2026. Athletes from all over the globe will push their limits to reach the pinnacle of glory and leave a mark on OCR history.

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What To Expect

Championship Event Weekend

The Spartan Para World Championship arrives in the majestic landscapes of Lahti, Finland, where the spirit of Sisu defines every racer. On Saturday, August 22, 2026, the world's top Para athletes will take on the challenging Super 10K distance across terrain forged by the Ice Age.

Join us in the land of a thousand lakes and Midnight Sun for an event that is truly unforgettable. The stage is set. Are you ready to earn your glory?

Please scroll down and visit the 2026 Para World Championship FAQ for more information.

EVENT DETAILS

Event Schedule

FRIDAY 21/08/2026
10:00 - 18:00 Merchandising Shop Open
12:00 - 18:00 Registration Open - Kids, Para WC, Beast, & Sprint
16:00 - 16:30 Press Conference
16:30 - 17:00 9-14yo Kids Race Heats (3k)
17:00 - 17:30 7-9yo Kids Race Heats (1.5k)
17:30 - 17:45 4-6yo Kids Race Heats (1k)
17:00 Flags Pick Up - Team Captains
18:00 Opening Ceremony & Athletes Briefing
19:00 Nations Parade

SATURDAY 22/08/2026
07:00 - 19:00 Festival Opens
07:00 - 19:00 Merchandising Shop Open
07:00 - 08:00 Registration Open - Beast
08:00 - 16:00 Registration Open - Late Sprint Saturday / Sprint Sunday / Super Sunday Packet
Pick Up
08:00 Beast Elite Finland Nationship Championship Men / Women Heats
08:15 - 08:45 Beast AG Finland Nationship Championship Men / Women Heats
09:00 - 10:30 Beast Open Men / Women Heats
11:00 Para World Championship Super Start
13:00 - 14:00 Sprint Open Men / Women Heats
17:00 Last Racer Finish - Course Closed
18:00 Award Ceremony Beast Finland Nationship Championship & Para World Championship

SUNDAY 23/08/2026
08:00 -17:00 Festival Opens
08:00 - 17:00 Merchandising Shop Open
08:00 - 13:00 Registration Open - Sprint + Super Packet Pickup
13:00 - 17:00 Registration Open - Multiple Trifecta Medals
09:00 Super Elite Men / Women Heats
09:15 - 09:45 Super AG Men / Women Heats
10:00 - 10:30 Super Open Men / Women Heats
12:00 - 13:30 Sprint Open Men / Women Heats
14:00 Super Award Ceremony Elite & Age Group
14:30 Last Super Race Finish - Course Closed

EVENT DETAILS

Travel & Accommodation

How To Get There:
Lahti Region is easy to reach. The city is located less than an hour from Helsinki Airport by train or car, and an hour from the harbours and downtown of Helsinki. Built in connection with the Railway Station, Lahti Travel Centre is the transport hub of the region bringing local and long-haul traffic and different modes of transport together seamlessly. Find out more HERE.

Accommodation:
Plan Your Stay for the Lahti Event in Finland. Discover the best accommodation options to make your Lahti experience unforgettable.

The Experience

The stage is set for an unparalleled adventure: experience Finland's landscapes in a truly unforgettable way. Gather your friends, spread the word embrace the challenge, and discover what you’re truly capable of.

The Main Event

Super 10K, 25 Obstacles for Para World Championship Athletes

The Venue

Lahti, a city famed as the European Green Capital 2021 and set within the stunning Salpausselkä UNESCO Global Geopark, offers a course of rugged trails, tranquil forests, and elevation changes that will push every limit.

Para World Championship Medal

At the heart of the design is a tribute to the bravery of Para Spartans—athletes who embody what it means to show up, defy the odds, and fight with everything they’ve got.

Awards

Awards will be given for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place for the OVERALL Championship, along with Category winners.

“Lahti isn't just a race; it's a lesson in Sisu. When the course tried to break me, that Finnish grit kicked in. I didn't just finish— I became unbreakable. ”

Lahti, Super 10K Finisher