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INWA World Nordic Walking Day 2025 will be celebrated on May 17-18th – prepare your event and let us know!

Latest News | Comments are Closed | 10 November, 2024 | 0

How time flies …. only 5 years ago INWA had its 20th Anniversary. In 2025 INWA will celebrate its 25th Anniversary, might this be THE topic for you to organise a great event or walk or a 25th Anniversary topic on the yearly INWA World Nordic Walking Day?Help us make this weekend a special eventRead more

INWA Events and courses 2025 do not miss them!

By INWA Admin | Latest News | Comments are Closed | 10 November, 2024 | 0

Prior to the INWA European Nordic Walking Championships, INWA is organising the following eventsIf you want to join the courses, please read the pre-requisites on our Page Education.Read more

INWA Nordic Walking European Championships 2025 will take place in Lahti – Finland at Finlandia-Hiihto

By INWA Admin | Latest News | Comments are Closed | 10 November, 2024 | 0

This year’s INWA Nordic Walking World Championships were a fantastic experience for everyone —whether you were racing, cheering, or just soaking up the friendly atmosphere! It wasn’t just about winning; it was about taking part and enjoying the day, and everyone who crossed the finish line earned a medal ! In 2025, the INWA NordicRead more

More than 400 Participants joined the INWA Nordic Walking World Championships in Lahti – Finland

By Betty van Veelen | Latest News | Comments are Closed | 9 October, 2024 | 3

The 2024 Nordic Walking World Championships took place in the challenging yet scenic Salpausselkä terrain in Lahti, despite rainy weather. More than 400 participants from 23 countries competed, with large teams from Europe, Korea, Japan, and Great Britain. The event featured three individual races and a team relay. Aki Karihtala, president of the International NordicRead more

INWA courses in Lahti – 2 new National Trainers, 3 new Instructors and 3 new Race Officials and 10 new Instructors Nordic Walking for Children & Teens

By INWA Admin | Convention, Latest News | Comments are Closed | 10 September, 2024 | 1

INWA courses in Lahti Finland, were ahead of the INWA Convention 2024 and with a lot of pleasure, the participants of the courses got their certificates. They can start helping make the INWA network in their home country even bigger. Participants came from Canada, South Korea, China, Estonia, Japan, UK, and Croatia.INWA is very happyRead more

NEW! INWA Instructor course Nordic Walking for Children & Teens

By INWA Admin | Education, Latest News | Comments are Closed | 7 July, 2024 | 0

This new INWA course is developed by INWA Instructor Katie Atkins from Bristol (UK) with assistance of International Trainer Natalia Palacios Samper (INWA Spain). The first course will be given on September 10th in Lahti (Finland) in front of the INWA Convention, with an online theory course before. The course is only available for certifiedRead more

Preview of the track in Lahti where INWA Nordic Walking World Championships take place

By INWA Admin | Latest News | Comments are Closed | 7 July, 2024 | 0

Join all the international teams and Nordic Walkers !Register on https://www.finlandiahiihto.fi/nwwcWatch the preview of the track here Curious for the participant list? Click hereRead more

INWA WORLD NORDIC WALKING DAY 2024

By INWA Admin | Latest News | Comments are Closed | 20 May, 2024 | 2

This weekend, INWA World Nordic Walking Day has been again a great success. We thank all the organisers and participants for taking part and pressing their reset button to rejuvenate in nature.It is even very nice to see that also non-member countries of INWA were joining the event!Below there are some video’s and photo impressions.Read more

REGISTER NOW FOR THE INWA WORLD NORDIC WALKING CHAMPIONSHIPS 13-15TH SEPTEMBER 2024

By INWA Admin | Latest News | Comments are Closed | 16 May, 2024 | 0

Take this challenge and join the INWA World Nordic Walking Championships in Lahti, near Helsinki, on September 13-15th. Read all information and register www.finlandiahiihto.fi/nwwcThe International Nordic Walking Federation INWA and Finski (Finlandia-hiihto) will jointly organise the INWA Nordic Walking World Championships on September 13-15, 2024 in Lahti, which is one of the most famous NordicRead more

INWA WORLD CUP JAPAN 2024 REPORT

By INWA Admin | Latest News | Comments are Closed | 16 May, 2024 | 1

The INWA World Cup Japan took place on April 27th in Kemigawa, located between Tokyo Haneda International Airport and Narita International Airport. The expansive grass field, nestled in the heart of the city, provided an optimal venue for Nordic walking races.Forty Nordic walkers conducted a trial at the Kemigawa Sports Field to evaluate the outcomesRead more