Amundsen Race 2027 – WSA Wch LD
Amundsen Race 250 to Host WSA 2027 Long Distance World Championship
The organizing committee of the Amundsen Race (AR) and the WSA are delighted to announce that in 2027, AR250 will serve as the WSA’s Long Distance World Championship.
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 WSA 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: AR250 – 8 dogs-1, AR250 – 8 dogs-2, AR250 – 12 dogs-1 and AR250 – 12 dogs-2. 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 the registration process will be announced in due course.
The WSA Board and the Amundsen Race Organizing Committee
