Karhu Originals 2012 Original Tour

Paying homage to the Flying Finns, a group of impressively talented Finnish athletes who dominated the track and running landscape during the 20th century, iconic running brand Karhu Originals unveils its 2012 “Original Tour.” Representing the actual travel of the victories and marathon accomplishments of its athletes of the era, the 2012 tour will be spearheaded by Karhu Originals Brand Manager, Jukka Lehtinen who will sit behind the wheel of a 1975 Argosy Airstream — the same used by the historic Flying Finns. The tour will kick off in the city of Boston, the same city in which Olavi Suomalainen won the Boston Marathon of 1972 clocking in at an amazing time of only 2:15:39. Giving nod to early Finnish runner Paavo Nurmi, who championed 53 of the 55 U.S. races he entered, the 2012 Originals Tour will see its second stop in New York City. The third and final stop will take place in Philadelphia at the Penn Relays which is the oldest track and field event in the United States having originally begun in 1895. Karhu Originals is also welcoming all U.S. and Finnish runners to submit applications to co-pilot the iconic Airstream throughout the 4,000-mile tour. Entries can be submitted here. Throughout the tour, the Airstream will make stops through a range of boutiques and locations in each city offering a wide selection of Karhu Originals for purchase.