AR Program 2023
Last update: 19 February 2023
Thursday, February 23th
Race Registration 08:00 – 15.00
The race secretary / registration office is open for checking in, weighing of mandatory food, control of vaccination booklets, chip marking and sale of tickets for the banquet.
(Note: the banquet is included in the entry fee for mushers, for all others: 450 SEK. All mushers received an email Feb 11 to confirm their presence at the banquet and pre-order ticket for handlers/others, Kindly respond Monday 14th Feb at the latest).
Location: Folkets Hus, Ramselevägen 6, 83335, Strömsund
Veterinary check 08:00 – 15:00
Veterinary check: ALL dogs must to be checked before start.
Location: large public parking between gas station OKQ8 and the Strömsund bridge. Follow the signs.
Musher meeting 15:00 – 17:00
Musher meeting, mandatory for all mushers and handlers (presence will be checked). Presentation of sponsors, veterinary team, trail- and other important race information.
Location: Folkets Hus, Ramselevägen 6, 83335, Strömsund.
Room: Virveln
AR23 Opening Ceremony 18:00 – 19:00
AR23 Openings Ceremony in association with Heja Stromsund and JonHenric Andersson.
Mandatory for Mushers (Wear your BIB)
Location: Folkets Hus, Ramselevägen 6, 83335, Strömsund. Room: Virveln
Friday, February 24th
Drive to start area AR350 08.00 – 09.00
Driving to the start area at the Hembygdsgården för the 350km race. Follow the signs and officials’ instructions about how/where to park.
Location: Hembygdsgården, Strömsund (near to the Strömsund bridge)
Appointed race officials will check mandatory equipment in the sleds before the start.
Note: Be on time to drive to the start area. I you are not in time you will not be able to start as you cannot enter the start area after your time-slot!
Drive to start area AR180 09.00 – 10.00
Driving to the start area at the Hembygdsgården for the 180km race. Follow the signs and officials’ instructions about how/where to park.
Location: Hembygdsgården, Strömsund (near to the Strömsund bridge)
Appointed race officials will check mandatory equipment in the sleds before the start.
Note: Be on time to drive to the start area. I you are not in time you will not be able to start as you cannot enter the start area after your time-slot!
Race start 12.00 – 14:00
12.00 – 14.00 : The Amundsen – Mid Scandinavian Sled Dog Race 2023 starts!
Start of 350km class, 2-minute interval. You can find your individual start time here
After the last 350km team has started, start of 180km class 5 minutes later (exact time follows later)
Start of 180km class, 2-minute interval. You can find your individual start time here
Saturday, February 25th
Race on-going. The winning 180km teams are expected to the finish line in Fjällsikten, Tåsjö during mid Saturday morning (approx. 10:00?), depending on weather and wind. Last mushers are expected to reach the finish line during Sunday morning.
Sunday, February 26th
Race on-going. The winning 350km teams are expected to the finish line in Strömsund very early during Sunday morning (approx. 05:00?), depending on weather and wind. Mushers are expected to reach the finish line until 16.00 on Sunday afternoon.
Last start out CP Norråker 04.00
Same for both classes. NOTE: can be adjusted by the race judge!
Sunday 26th February 04.00
Last start out of Norråker CP for AR350.
Sunday 26th February 04.00
Last start out of Norråker CP for AR180.
Amundsen Race Evaluation meeting 16.00 – 17.00
AR Evaluation meeting.
Location: Folkets Hus, Ramselevägen 6, 83335, Strömsund.
Closing banquet 19.00 – 22:00
Banquet and prize ceremony.
Location: Café Oasen in Folkets Hus, Ramselevägen 6, 83335, Strömsund
