Finnmarksløpet - Sled dog race
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Markedsgata 17-19, 9510 Alta, Norway Open in Google Maps
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Next event: the 2027 race starts in Alta on 5 and 6 March 2027 (FL-300 on Friday 5 March, FL-600 and FL-1200 on Saturday 6 March) and the race week runs until about 13 March. In 2027 it is also the IFSS World Championship.
If you are up in the north for chasing the Aurora Borealis at night, this event might be something to do in the daytime. The Finnmarksløpet is the world's northernmost sled dog race. It starts in the centre of Alta and goes on for one week in the backland - the Finnmarksvidda. It is very impressive to be at the start of the race. A thousand dogs barking, ready to run pulling the sled. After the start you are able to visit several checkpoints of the race during the race week. The attending mushers are coming from all over the world. You can also follow the race every day on the national TV NRK or get live updates from the checkpoints with the Finnmarksløpet app. It is very exciting to follow the race; weather or snow conditions can make this race quite a tough one.
Visit the website of the Finnmarksløpet to find out more.