Kategori: About the mushers
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New Class Fills Up in Record Time
Interest in Finnmarksløpet 2027 has been exceptionally strong since Early Bird registration opened on August 15. The new FL-300 class is already fully booked with 40 participants, just three days after registration opened. «We are incredibly pleased and excited about the level of interest we are seeing. The fact that FL-300 filled up in just…
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any questions before registering?
Registration for Finnmarksløpet 2027 opens on Saturday, August 15 at 18:00 (CET). Do you have any questions before you register? We’ve gathered answers to some of the most common questions below: Can’t find the answer you’re looking for on our website? Send us an email at mail@finnmarkslopet.no, and we’ll be happy to help!
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About the respiratory infection in 2026
Information from RaceVets and Finnmarksløpet regarding the respiratory outbreak during Finnmarksløpet 2026 In the lead-up to and during Finnmarksløpet 2026, respiratory symptoms were observed in some dogs. Test results obtained afterward confirmed the presence of canine respiratory coronavirus (CRCoV), with no detection of other relevant respiratory viruses or bacteria in the samples analyzed. RaceVets and…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…