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Info about FL-2021
In this article we have gathered useful info for anyone wondering how the Finnmarksløpet 2021 will be. It is very difficult to be sure about anything these days. We have previously announced that we will do everything we can to arrange the race, although we must expect the surroundings around the Finnmarksløpet will be different.…
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Registration for FL-2021 starts soon
Registration for Finnmarksløpet 2021 starts 15th September. Here are some key points about signup for next year’s race. Corona Most important. We will arrange our three races, but we can not expect Finnmarksløpet 2021 to be a «normal» race. Finnmarksløpet must therefore make reservations about changes due to state precaution Covid-19 rules. Refund The rules…
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Scandic Alta FL-600 banquet canceled
Local health authorities provide the following information for the public, all guests and participants:
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Daniel Haagensen won FL-600!
The competition in the second longest distance of Finnmarksløpet became considerably more exciting than many had first anticipated. At checkpoint Karasjok – with 132 kilometers to go – the first four teams were spread out by only six minutes. Many had Niklas Rogne from Røros as a favorite before he left Karasjok late Monday night.…
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Important reminder for mushers resting on the trail
Mushers are reminded to move well off the trail when resting underway between checkpoints. Many mushers chose to rest along the trail this year. Rache Marshall Rita Halvig says they must make sure they get off the snowmobile trail and not rest ON the trail. «When resting between checkpoints, participants must go well off the…
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Updated trail FL-600
Map i high resolution here Distances between checkpoints for FL-600 in 2020. Out checkpoint In checkpoint Distance Tot. dist. Alta – Start Masi 78 km 78 km Masi Kautokeino 64 km 142 km Kautokeino Jergul 100 km 242 km Jergul Levajok 136 km 378 km Levajok Karasjok 83 km 461 km Karasjok Joatka 83 km…
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Changes for FL-2020
FL-500 becomes FL-600 The 8-dog class that has been named FL-500 for many years will from now on be called «FL-600». The trail is closer to 600 than 500 km, so we see no reason to keep the 500 name anymore. Change of trail The first part of the trail for FL-600 will follow the…
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The Finnmark Race 2019 – Strong Emphasis On Animal Welfare
The jury has emphasized the fact that relatively early on in the race, worries about a quick loss of ‘body score’ (veterinarians’ term for body mass index for dogs) were communicated to Petter Karlsson regarding several of his dogs. The participant then had several tough legs ahead, and he was recommended to adjust his mushing…
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The Jury’s Reason for Disqualifying Petter Karlsson
#12 Animal welfare and health FL is to be conducted with a particular focus on the welfare and health of the dogs. FL as organizers and FL participants both carry mutual responsibility for the race dogs. 1) The participant in Finnmarksløpet is responsible for caring, feeding and maintaining the welfare and health of their dogs according…