Kategori: About the mushers

  • Petter won FL-1200

    Petter won FL-1200

    At 04:17, Petter Karlsson crossed the finish line in downtown Alta and thereby won FL-1200 2026. He had then been out on the trail for 6d 15h 41min. In 2nd place came Harald Tunheim, who also became Norwegian Champion in Long Distance Dog Sledding, open class. He finished 2 hours and 12 min behind Petter.…

  • Cato won FL-600

    Cato won FL-600

    Cato Myhre won the FL-600 and became the Norwegian Long-Distance Sled Dog Champion in the 8-dog category. In second place was 19-year-old Julie Olsen, competing for the very first time. Third place went to veteran Elisabeth Edland, who completed her 10th Finnmark Race. Congratulations to the medal winners, and to everyone else who completed the…

  • Emma became the Norwegian champion

    Emma became the Norwegian champion

    FL Junior is now finished, and the winner is Emma Walseth from Alta Trekkhundklubb. She therefore also became Norwegian Champion in long-distance dog sledding for juniors. In second place in both competitions was Augusta Müller from Hallingen Hundekjørerlag, while Sigrid Hægstad from Femund Trekkhundklubb finished third. Results Finnmarksløpet Junior: Results Norwegian Championship: We congratulate all…

  • Trail drivers out to check the course

    Trail drivers out to check the course

    The trail drivers who had been held up by the weather have now made it down and started on scooters from Levajok. Even though three teams have already started, the trail drivers are being sent out to check the trail quality and markings for safety reasons, due to the recent weather. We are closely monitoring…

  • Challenging weather conditions

    Challenging weather conditions

    There are currently very challenging weather conditions in the mountains after Levajok, with strong winds and heavy drifting snow. The trail has been blown over in several places, and visibility in the mountains is very poor. The Finnmarksløpet trail patrol is currently weather-bound in the mountains, and contact with the patrol is limited due to…

  • Kennel cough is affecting participants in the Finnmark Race

    Kennel cough is affecting participants in the Finnmark Race

    Some participants in the Finnmark Race 2026 are unable to start due to an ongoing outbreak of kennel cough among dogs in the region. Kennel cough is a contagious respiratory infection in dogs that can develop into serious illness, especially during demanding long-distance races. “We are closely monitoring the situation and continuously assessing how to…

  • Who can take the cabin home?

    Who can take the cabin home?

    Ever odd year, one musher gets to take home a Saltdalshytta cabin worth NOK 600,000 (USD 70,000).  The cabin prize goes to the musher who has the best combined result for two consecutive years, i.e. this year, the results for 2018 and 2019 will count. Who can take the cabin home? Last year’s top 5…

  • FL-500: Red Lantern Arrived in Alta

    FL-500: Red Lantern Arrived in Alta

    Just before 12 noon, the two last teams on the FL-500 trail arrived at the finish line in Alta. The race is now officially over. Hans Petter Harangen and Linda Monsen Vassdal arrived at the finish line just before noon. They had kept each other company since at least cp Karasjok. They both race with…

  • FL-500: Andre Bjørnstad Got the Veterinarians’ Award

    FL-500: Andre Bjørnstad Got the Veterinarians’ Award

    At last night’s FL-500 banquet, Andre Bjørnstad received the much respected Veterinarians’ Award. He stood out with good dog care and his relationship to the race vets. What was formerly known as the ‘best dog care award’ has now been reshaped into the Veterinarians’ Award. Dog care still constitutes an important element of the award,…

  • FL-Junior Award Ceremony

    FL-Junior Award Ceremony

    Ronja Persson and her dog Jack finished 3rd and were the first to enter the podium. Maria Jøraholmen and her dog Masi finished 2nd and came next. Ole Henrik and Max finally entered the winner’s stand on the podium. Medals and prizes were awarded by Alta Mayor Monica Nielsen. The main prize for the FL-junior…