Arctic Midnight Orienteering is a 4 day event which takes place during the period of 24 hour daylight in Ilulissat. The terrain is challenging, but racers are rewarded by striking, open views of the ocean dotted with islands and icebergs.
Arctic Midnight Orienteering


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Arctic Midnight Orienteering
June 26, 2019 - June 29, 2019
- DKK350Details
- Start:
- June 26, 2019
- End:
- June 29, 2019
- Cost:
- DKK350
- Event Category:
- Sports & Marathons
- Events homepage:
- https://iog.9net.dk/wordpress/?lang=en
Venue
Organizer
- Ilulissat Orienteering Greenland
- Email:
- iog.ilulissat@mail.dk
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Details
- Start:
- June 26, 2019
- End:
- June 29, 2019
- Cost:
- DKK350
- Event Category:
- Sports & Marathons
- Events homepage:
- https://iog.9net.dk/wordpress/?lang=en
Organizer
- Ilulissat Orienteering Greenland
- Email:
- iog.ilulissat@mail.dk
Venue
- Ilulissat
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June 3, 2023Imagine yourself running by the breathtaking scenery of the Ilulissat Icefjord under the midnight sun. Especially if you are an active night owl, you don't want to miss this event.
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Tasermijit Marathon
June 24, 2023Tasermijit Marathon is one of several marathon races in the region, said to be the 'easiest' of them all. The route goes through the Tasiusaq settlement, fjord coastline and sheep farm, and it finishes with a series of elevation climbs to save the best view for last.
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June 24, 2023The Nuuk Halvmarathon (Half Marathon) is a relatively flat route, mostly on asphalt. The marathon is held with start and finish from Royal Arctic Line's headquarters.
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