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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…
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Minor changes
As usually, changes for next year’s Finnmarksløp is announced prior to sign-up start. For FL-2019, there are only minor changes. FL-juniorThere will be no changes for the junior class in 2019. Entry fee will also be as in 2018, 3 000 NOK. Read FL-junior rules here. FL-500For this class, we made quite a few changes…
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When do they arrive?
Checkpoint Approx. arrival for first musher Alta/Start Friday 09.mars kl. 19:00 – 20:30 Kautokeino Saturday 10. mars kl. 05:00 – 08:00 Jergul Saturday 10. mars kl. 16:00 – 20:00 Levajok 1 Sunday 11. mars kl. 05:00 – 09:00 Tana bru Sunday 11. mars kl. 19:00 – 00:00 Neiden 1 Monday 12. mars kl. 07:00 –…