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

🏆 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. 🐺

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