• Finland
• When? March
• Challenge: 125M, 360M, 745M
• Disciplines: Sled dog
• Prices: from 657€

THE RACE TODAY

Finnmarksløpet consist of three race classes

Finnmarksløpet junior (FL-junior)
6-dogs, 200 km (125 miles), mushers from 14 to 18 years old.

Finnmarksløpet 600 (FL-600)
8-dogs, 580 km (360 miles). Normally around 70-80 mushers participated.

Finnmarksløpet 1200 (FL-1200)
14-dogs, 1200 km (745 miles), Normally around 40 mushers participated.

MUST BE PREPARED FOR ANYTHING

Finnmarksløpet runs through woods, mountains and the arctic plateau. Mostly untouched and uninhabited wilderness. The track is marked but can be difficult to follow in bad weather conditions. Thanx to the dogs amazing sense of smell they can almost always follow the track.

The race is unique, not only because of the length, but also the amazing arctic nature that it runs through. The climate is unhospitable and weather changes swiftly. The mushers can experience sun and beautiful northern lights, but also violent storms, heavy snowfalls and biting colds down to -40°C / -40° F. Therefore the mushers must be prepared for anything.

General information

The starting fee covers the service at all stations, compulsory pre race check carried out by our running veterinarians in Alta before running starts, banquets (excluding beverages) and straw and custody bags for all depots. Drivers can bring one deal for free at the start and finishing bank.

Entrants from Norway must show valid starting license for NHF at registration before the race. This can be paid at Finnmarksløp registration office.

Entrants who dosen‘t sort under a Norwegian dog sled club must provide a license in their home country and show it at the registration office before race start. Alternative is to have an insurance that applies to the race. Norwegian license is not valid for foreign participants.

Visit the website of the Finnmarksløpet