Kategori: English
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Terry – the Englishman wants to give something back to Alta
Through many years, Terry the Englishman has become a familiar and beloved face for both Finnmarksløpet and the people of Alta. The people I have met and the local community here have meant a lot to me, and now I would like to give something back, says Terry. Terry first came to Alta as a…
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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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Ticket for the closing banquets
Do you want to join the celebration of Finnmarksløpet? Now you have the chance! There are still a few seats available at this year’s banquets. The banquets are an important part of Finnmarksløpet. Here we gather to mark the start of the adventure, celebrate the achievements along the way and honour the winners when everything…
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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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GNSS disturbances affecting Finnmarksløpet’s GPS tracking
GNSS disturbances (GPS) have been recorded over several years in East Finnmark and areas near the border. These disturbances can occur as jamming or spoofing. Jamming means that GNSS signals cannot be received or transmitted by the GPS device. Spoofing causes the GPS to show an incorrect position. This can affect both transmitters and receivers.…
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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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How to follow the GPS tracking
If you want to follow Finnmarksløpet 2026 via the GPS tracking, here is how to find it: 2. If you cannot see the 2026 results list yet: at the top left you can select the year. If you only see a black screen it will say “Select a race” here. 3. To access the GPS…
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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…