Finnmarksløpet – IFSS World Championship 2027 will build on the successful model from 2026.
FL-Junior will be very similar to the 2026 edition of the race. The checkpoints will be the same, and the trail will follow the same route as before. Some minor adjustments to the schedule will be made to give participants the best possible experience.
For FL-600 and FL-1200, much will also be similar to 2026. The checkpoints will be the same, and the trail route will largely remain unchanged. At the same time, some minor adjustments and improvements will be made to optimize the race experience for both dogs and mushers.
You can find the stage overview and trail description here: Trail description – Finnmarksløpet. Note that small changes in distances may occur.
The Newcomer FL-300
FL-300 will start in Alta city center on Friday afternoon, March 5, 2027, and will take participants through some of Finnmark’s most varied winter landscapes, from forests and river valleys to open plains and exposed mountain areas. The total course is around 290 kilometers, spread over five stages and four checkpoints. You can see an overview of the stages and a description of the trail here: Trail description – FL-300.
FL-300 will have a minimum of 4 hours of mandatory rest plus time compensation that can be taken at the Jergul or Karasjok checkpoints. Veterinarians will be available at all checkpoints, but there won’t be a mandatory vet check. Handlers can help handling the team in at checkpoint Jergul and Karasjok. Complete rules for this class will be published on our website as soon as they’re ready.
It’s important to note that FL-300 will not have IFSS World Championship status in 2027, unlike the other distances. This is due to the class structure in the championship, where the 8-dog class is added to FL-600. FL-300 will still be an important part of Finnmarksløpet in 2027.
Please note that FL-300 has a limit of 40 participants, so be sure to register early if you want to secure a spot.
