Jukola relay
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Jukola relay is an orienteering race held annually in Finland since 1949. It is a 7 man relay which includes both night and daytime legs. In 1978 the Venla relay for women's teams was started.
In 2005 the Jukola relay attracted over 1300 teams and the Venla relay over 800. Clubs from 25 countries took part.
The name comes from the classic Finnish book - Seven Brothers.
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