European Week Amazing Race – Kajaani as a Historical Part of Europe

The event is called “Amazing Race”, but doesn’t have much in common with the adventure reality game show known by the same name. Instead of running from destination to another and performing  challenges against other teams, the purpose here is to visit Kajaani sites and see them from a fresh perspective. The participants might also be a bit amazed, finding out the history of each of the sites. Of course, small prizes are also reserved for the most active participants.

What is This Event About?

There are many historical monuments and sites in the centre of Kajaani that not all Kajaanians are aware of. During the race you might learn something new about Kajaani as a European city. In a nutshell, the purpose is to visit sites marked on the map.

As you prove to have visited at least 5 sites and leave your contact details (name and phone number or email address) you will be entered into a draw to win 10 prize bags.

On Friday at 1 to 3 pm and Saturday at 11 am to 1 pm, you can meet Kajaani city guides or even “historical figures” at some of the points!

A refueling point with coffee, other refreshments and snacks will be available at the Town Hall Square on Friday between 12 am and 3 pm.  la klo 11-13 and Saturday at 11 am to 1 pm.

It is allowed and even desirable to post photos of the ticked checkpoints and/or information boards on social media with the hashtags (hashtag/#) found on the ticks.

How to Participate?

Welcome to the historical sites of Kajaani!

• You can visit the ticks from Friday 7 May at 9.00 until the morning of Monday 10 May, when the information boards are gathered away and the race is closed.
• On each of the check points marked on a special map, there are information boards telling the history of the site and displaying a special identification  (#).
• By collecting  this identification detail, you prove to have visited the site. The aim is to collect the ID (hashtag #) for at least 5 checkpoints and to deliver those to the event organizers.
• You may print the instructions including the map on this page or receive one at the Town Hall Square checkpoint.
• If you participate with a paper form, you can return your answers to any tick point where there is a staff member present.
• If you have a smartphone and internet access, you can consult the map and instructions online, or alternatively send your answers from your home computer at address: https://link.webropol.com/s/amazingrace2021.

The Prize Draw

The draw will take place on Monday 10 May 2021 and winners will be notified immediately!

Pandemic Safety

In case of congestion, please wait for your turn and take care of the safety distance.

Wearing a mask at the points is also recommended!