Amundsen Race – Amundsen Race

[ ar ]

]

[

amundsen

ar race start
feb 26th 2027 - 11:00 AM

strömsund
sweden

race

0{{current_slide_index}}

Strömsund

sign-up

results

stream

tracking

[ 2027 ]

[ ar ]

]

[

start

ar race start
FEB 26th 2027 - 11:00 AM

strömsund
sweden

hempan

0{{current_slide_index}}

Ströms hempan

sign-up

results

stream

tracking

[ 2027 ]

[ AR ]

]

[

Amundsen

amundsen race
FEB 26 - 28th 2027

strömsund
sweden

Race

0{{current_slide_index}}

emotion in motion

sign-up

results

stream

tracking

[ 2027 ]

[ ar ]

]

[

opening

opening ceremony
FEB 25th 2027 - 19:00 PM

strömsund
sweden

ceremony

0{{current_slide_index}}

Ströms kyrka

sign-up

results

stream

tracking

[ 2027 ]

[ AR ]

]

[

Amundsen

amundsen race
FEB 26 - 28th 2027

strömsund
sweden

Race

0{{current_slide_index}}

true adventure

sign-up

results

stream

tracking

[ 2027 ]

[ ar ]

]

[

race

race start
FEB 26th 2027 - 11:00 AM

strömsund
sweden

standings

0{{current_slide_index}}

live race results

sign-up

results

stream

tracking

[ 2027 ]

[ AR ]

]

[

Amundsen

amundsen race
FEB 26 - 28th 2027

strömsund
sweden

Race

0{{current_slide_index}}

@sled dog ZEN

sign-up

results

stream

tracking

[ 2027 ]

[ ar ]

]

[

Race

race start
FEB 26th 2027 - 11:00 AM

strömsund
sweden

center

0{{current_slide_index}}

ar race center

sign-up

results

stream

tracking

[ 2027 ]

[ AR ]

]

[

Amundsen

amundsen race
FEB 26 - 28th 2027

strömsund
sweden

Race

0{{current_slide_index}}

ursvattnet

sign-up

results

stream

tracking

[ 2027 ]

[ ar ]

]

[

live

race start
FEB 26th 2027 - 11:00 AM

strömsund
sweden

tracking

0{{current_slide_index}}

gps tracking

sign-up

results

stream

tracking

[ 2027 ]

Social Feed @amundsenrace

View Instagram post by amundsen_race

Aug 13

Open post by amundsen_race with ID 18016413083865033

From the Archives // 2026
Some journeys never really end.

Long after the snow has melted, something stays with us.

It can be a place.
A short check-in with your team.
A moment in silence.
Some thoughts while preparing the next step.
A pair of eyes waiting to run again.

Perhaps that`s why winter never really leaves a musher. With summer slowly moving over to fall. And with that the longing for the cold mornings and evenings has arrived. The forming of a strong and balanced team for the season will start soon - or has started already. And then suddenly winter is right behind the corner. And we will be ready.

🤍

See you on the trail.

—

Amundsen Race 2027
📍 Strömsund, Sweden
🏆 WSA World Championship Long Distance
📅 February 25–28, 2027

www.amundsenrace.com

-------------------

photos: @lifeofa_guy @photos_from_a_guy

15 0

View Instagram post by amundsen_race

Aug 8

Open post by amundsen_race with ID 18102576701581080

WHAT MUSHERS HAVE TO SAY ABOUT AMUNDSEN RACE

Every musher arrives with a different story.

In this series, we let the mushers tell you—in their own words—what Amundsen Race has meant to them.

▶ Roberto Toscani: Sometimes, you come for a race…and find a home. 💙

"Gentile Team della Amundsen Race,

Volevo condividere con voi quanto sia stato significativo scegliere la Amundsen Race come prima gara in assoluto nel mio percorso verso le lunghe distanze. Non potrei esserne più grato: è stato un vero colpo di fulmine.

In questi tre anni ho conosciuto persone meravigliose e ho percepito una passione e un amore costante per questa disciplina e per i cani. Ho assistito a continui miglioramenti e a una grande voglia di mettersi in gioco, ammirando in particolare il coinvolgimento dei volontari e del pubblico.

Nonostante abbia partecipato finora a tre diverse competizioni di lunga distanza, la Amundsen Race rimane per me "casa": è stata il mio primo amore e la prima volta in cui ho tagliato il traguardo insieme ai miei cani.

Può sembrare un luogo comune, ma la mia vita è cambiata profondamente da allora. C`è una foto a cui sono molto affezionato che mi ritrae dopo l`arrivo: se seguite i miei profili social, sapete che preferisco dare priorità ai cani, ma in quello scatto la mia espressione racconta tutta l`emozione, la serenità e la commozione provate in quel momento indimenticabile.

La vita del musher è dura, piena di rinunce e faticosa, ma l`emozione che si vive percorrendo giorno dopo giorno tanti km con i propri compagni di viaggio è indescrivibile. Probabilmente senza la Amundsen Race sarei comunque diventato un musher di lunga distanza, ma non so se con lo stesso carico di emozioni.

Grazie di tutto.

Con affetto

Roberto Toscani"

(English in comments)

---------

👉🏻 Amundsen Race 2027
Feb 25 - Feb 28
WSA World Championship Long Distance

Strömsund Kommun - Sweden

--------------
original photo: @lifeofa_guy @photos_from_a_guy

other photos: sent by musher

64 1

View Instagram post by amundsen_race

Aug 7

Open post by amundsen_race with ID 18401429332088099

From the Archives // 2026
Some memories aren`t about the finish line.

Sometimes they`re a look...
a smile...
or a pair of beautiful eyes you`ll never forget.

These are the moments that stay with us. 🤍

👉🏻 Amundsen Race 2027
Feb 25 - Feb 28
WSA World Championship Long Distance

Strömsund Kommun - Sweden

--------------
photos: @jose_van_trijp_fotografie, @lifeofa_guy @photos_from_a_guy @sabrina_moesker @sabrina_moesker_photography

40 0

View Instagram post by amundsen_race

Jul 23

Open post by amundsen_race with ID 18157073908468851

From the archives // 2026

You all know what it feels like when the snow is gone, the dogs are on summer break, but you`re mentally slowly looking toward the next winter.

In this time we`d like to look back to last seasons, because the next adventure starts with the last memory. 🤍

👉🏻 Amundsen Race 2027
Feb 25 - Feb 28
WSA World Championship Long Distance

Strömsund Kommun - Sweden

--------------
photos: @jose_van_trijp_fotografie, CP Västra-Ormsjö

45 0

View Instagram post by amundsen_race

Jul 21

Open post by amundsen_race with ID 18099140188973179

Hello everyone!
(long post)

A few words from us, Edmon and @mascha.verweij , right in the middle of summer.
Things have been somewhat quiet on our social media channels for a while, which may make it seem as though not much is happening. But nothing could be further from the truth!

After another successful edition of Amundsen and an otherwise always busy winter season for our small club (Jämtlandfjällens Slädhundklubb), which is run entirely by incredibly dedicated volunteers, we always need a few months to catch our breath. A little time for our own lives, our families and our dogs.
Because make no mistake: we are incredibly happy that the evaluation of Amundsen 2026 once again shows that you, the participants, see it as a very well-organised and welcoming long-distance race. But behind the race, there are no companies like there are with some of the largest long-distance races - with employees working throughout the entire year.

Our organisation consists entirely of enthusiastic and hardworking volunteers. They do everything without payment and invest an enormous amount of their own free time. Every single one of them is a fantastic person whom we are extremely proud of and deeply grateful for. We carry them in our hearts, and we hope and believe that you do too! That is why, during the build-up towards and throughout the summer, we need time to recharge our batteries for a new season and a new edition of Amundsen Race. We need to step away for a little while so that we can return with fresh energy and a clear perspective.

But the batteries are now almost 100% charged and ready for the kick-start of the 2026/27 season. And what an Amundsen we have waiting for us next year! We are incredibly happy and grateful that the WSA has placed its trust in us by giving us the opportunity to host the Long Distance World Championship within the AR250. What a ride that is going to be! Alongside it, we will of course have the familiar AR180 and AR350, our flagship races from the very beginning.
All classes running over challenging, beautiful and varied trails with plenty of elevation through the stunning nature of Jämtland.
(Keep reading in the comments 🙏🏻)

45 4

View Instagram post by amundsen_race

May 1

Open post by amundsen_race with ID 18044218232551151

‼️ Mark Your Calendar: Amundsen Race to Host 2027 Long Distance World Championship in Sweden: AR250

Amundsen Race to Host World Sleddog Association Long Distance World Championship in 2027

The organizing committee of the Amundsen Race (AR) and the World Sleddog Association (WSA) are delighted to announce that in 2027, AR 250 will serve as the WSA’s Long Distance World Championship for purebred sled dogs.
Starting in Strömsund, Sweden, the Amundsen Race is widely respected for its demanding course and remote wilderness setting. The event challenges mushers and their dog teams with extended distances, variable terrain, and the unpredictable conditions of the Scandinavian winter.
“We are very excited to be hosting the WSA Long Distance World Championship in 2027,” said Edmond Schoemacher, Race Director of the Amundsen Race. “That the WSA entrusts us with their long-distance world championship reflects the dedication of our team, volunteers, and community, and the quality of the race we have built over the years. We look forward to welcoming the best mushers and their purebred teams to Strömsund in 2027.”
The World Sleddog Association, the international governing body for purebred sled dog racing, selected the Amundsen Race for its proven ability to deliver a challenging and well-organized long-distance competition.
“The Amundsen Race represents everything that defines world-class long-distance mushing,” said Arno Steichler, chairman of the WSA. “Its course, organization, and commitment to the welfare of the dogs make it an ideal host for our 2027 Long-Distance World Championship.”
World championship titles will be available in the following classes: AR 250 – 8 dog class RNB1, AR 250 – 12 dog class RNB1, AR250 – 8 dog class RNB2. The Amundsen Race will take place from 25 – 28 February 2027 with registrations opening on 4 October 2026.
Further information regarding the race, qualification criteria, and registration will be announced in due course.

For more information:
Amundsen Race: www.amundsenrace.com

World Sleddog Association: wsa-sleddog.com

45 4

View Instagram post by amundsen_race

Mar 2

Open post by amundsen_race with ID 18072901175173250

In Response To Many Requests – Limited time available! (Hoodies, Beanies)
⚠️ offer ends Sunday March 8.

▪️Limited Edition AR26 Race Hoodie
750,00 kr

▪️www.amundsenrace.com/ar-web-shop

5 0

View Instagram post by amundsen_race

Feb 28

Open post by amundsen_race with ID 17875937904531851

Amundsen Race 2026 may be over - but the memories are just beginning.

Many photos (four digits) are already online, captured by talented photographers who followed the teams along the trail.

You`ll find them all collected on our website unfer Public/Media -> AR Photos & Videos.

Feel free to share your favorite moments - just remember to always credit the photographer.

Now: Relive the adventure. 🤍🐺

photos: Guy Burgerhout @lifeofa_guy
José van Trijp @jose_van_trijp_fotografie
Sabrina Moesker @sabrina_moesker_photography
Michelle Arnold

www.amundsenrace.com

20 0

View Instagram post by amundsen_race

Feb 25

Open post by amundsen_race with ID 18005768489703773

AR Race Online Gallery Update

The first folder is online. 🤍
▪️photos from the START at Strömsunds Hembygdsgård
▪️musher name under each photo

Photos by @jose_van_trijp_fotografie

More photos to come. 🐺🤍

Link: https://www.amundsenrace.com/amundsen-race-start-photos-2026/

or:
▪️visit www.amundsenrace.com
▪️go to Public/Media
▪️click on AR Photos & Videos
▪️choose gallery for 2026

27 0

View Instagram post by amundsen_race

Feb 24

Open post by amundsen_race with ID 17931925797082022

Time for Awards – Because Amundsen Race is more than speed

Some prizes are not measured in hours and minutes.

🐾 Best Dog Care was awarded to Buck de Lang — a recognition of outstanding care, attention and responsibility towards his dogs throughout the race. Dogs first, before , during and after the race. Well-deserved and presented by the VET-team.

🧹 Best Checkpoint Clean-Up — a first-ever award at Amundsen Race, and possibly worldwide — went to Martin, handler of Roman Habáko. His exceptional effort in leaving every checkpoint spotless did not go unnoticed. Respect for the trail, the volunteers and the race organization matters. And Martin set a new standard. Presented by Tineke and Anton, Checkpoint Responsible for Fjällsikten.

🔥 Motivational Award, presented by Uwe, went to Claudia Volk — for perseverance, courage and the reminder to keep believing in yourself, go got everything that you need within you.

And finally — the people behind it all.

The Amundsen Race Crew.
Endless hours before the start. Long days and short nights during the race. And still work to do after the last team has finished.

Trail crew, vets, volunteers, organizers, media team — this race stands on your shoulders.

Without you, there is no Amundsen Race.
Thank you. 💙🐾

One last prize given from the Crew to Mascha and Endmond as a simple but strong "Thank you for everything you did, do and will do - We love you."
And if that does not tell you "We are a family at Amundsen Race" - then what will convince you?! You want to experience that live? Simply sign up for next years` race. 😎

www.amundsenrace.com

photos: Guy Burgerhout / Burgerhout Photography / @lifeofa_guy / @photos_from_a_guy

32 0

View Instagram post by amundsen_race

Feb 24

Open post by amundsen_race with ID 18160128025419428

Amundsen Race 2026 – Prize Ceremony

What a journey it has been.

Across frozen lakes, through forests and long winter nights, the teams gave everything. Let`s once again celebrated those who reached the finish line - and keep those that stopped the race for the well-being of their dogs close at heart.

🏆 AR350-12
1️⃣ Maarten Van Cauwenberghe – 1d 17h 19min
2️⃣ Buck de Lang – 1d 19h 41min (+Best Dog Care)

🏆 AR250-12
1️⃣ Luca Fontana – 1d 02h 55min
2️⃣ Baltasar Gallardo – 1d 06h 11min
3️⃣ Pjotr Kerklaan – 1d 06h 21min
4️⃣ Séverine Desnoyers – 1d 14h 31min

🏆 AR250-8
1️⃣ Taisto Torneus – 1d 01h 20min
2️⃣ Lisa Pannenberg – 1d 04h 49min
3️⃣ Roman Habáko – 1d 06h 08min

🏆 AR180-8
1️⃣ Steffen Zilling – 18h 23min
2️⃣ Pascal Rebord – 19h 14min
3️⃣ Estelle Rebord – 19h 53min

To every musher who stood at the start line — you are part of this years story.
To every dog that pulled with heart and strength — you are the true heroes.

Thank you for making Amundsen Race 2026 what it was.

See you on the trail again. 🐺

www.amundsenrace.com

photos: Guy Burgerhout / Burgerhout Photography / @lifeofa_guy @photos_from_a_guy

60 0

View Instagram post by amundsen_race

Feb 23

Open post by amundsen_race with ID 18202692778333678

A big "Thank You" to Folkets Bil and Bilbolaget for working hand-in-hand with us and supporting the race.

Only with them and the cars thex give us over the race time is it possible to keep our infrastructure as good as we plan it on paper.

Only with reliable partners on our side is it possible to make Amundsen Race a success for everyone.

Again and again our deepest gratitude to Folkets Bil and Bilbolaget. 🤍🐺

----
🇸🇪

Ett stort och varmt tack till Folkets Bil och Bilbolaget för att ni arbetar sida vid sida med oss och stöttar Amundsen Race.

Det är tack vare er och de bilar ni ställer till vårt förfogande under tävlingsperioden som vi kan hålla den infrastruktur vi planerar på papper – hela vägen ut i verkligheten.

Med pålitliga samarbetspartners vid vår sida kan vi göra Amundsen Race till en framgång för alla inblandade.

Än en gång – stort stort tack till Folkets Bil och Bilbolaget. 🤍🐺

photo: @jose_van_trijp_fotografie , Mascha