Sunny weather attracted 28 000 spectators to the Salpausselkä race on Saturday

This year, patriotic colours were visible on the race uniforms.

This weekend, the public at the Salpausselkä races have enjoyed exceptionally warm weather.

On Saturday, the temperature in Lahti was well above zero and the sun was shining full blast in the stands.

According to the organisers, the crowd on Saturday was up to 28 000. You could see and feel it.

At the time of the couple’s sprint, the curve was so full of people that the law enforcement officers had to turn the crowd from the gate of the audience.

For many guests, the Salpausselkä Games are a tradition. The race has been a child since childhood.

This year, the clear trend in the outfits was blue and white.

Two celebrators are posing for Finnish flags in their hands at a winter outdoor event. — Tuija Hämäläinen and Eija Oinonen had named themselves as unofficial race girls.

The couple enjoys the winter sports event in the midst of blue and white clothes. — Sannamari Mäkelä and Jussi Stucki say that people are always in a good mood at the Salpausselkä races.

The couple wakes the Finnish flag in their blue -white clothes. — Sari and Jukka Pyykkö estimated on Saturday afternoon that there would be fewer people than before.

Two women are smiling in the winter sports stadium in their colorful quilts. — Sanna Lehtosalo and Tia Kuokka from Lahti have been competing for 20 years.

Two cops riding on horses in the spring park. — The Helsinki police responded to a request for support from the Häme police with mounted police officers.

People enjoy a sunny spring day at a winter sports event. — Matti Kallio from Orimattila still made it to the race when Janita Marttila took over as driver.

The law enforcement officers check the audience's backpacks at the entrance gate of the winter sports event. — For older visitors, security checks at the entrance gate are a new feature.

Saturday culminated in fireworks after the Mäkikisa, which is traditionally spectacular at the Salpausselkä Games. This year, due to bright weather, fireworks were visible to the Nastola sky.

The races will continue on Sunday. This year’s audience target is 55,000 visitors.

Sunny weather attracted 28 000 spectators to the Salpausselkä race on Saturday

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