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March 2023
Arctic Circle Race
Arctic Circle Race is considered by many to be the toughest and most beautiful cross-country skiing race in the world.
Skiers from all over the world race 160 km across 3 days, spending nights camping in tents in the wilderness.
Find out more »April 2023
National Dogsled Race (Avannaata Qimussersua )
Avannaata Qimussersua is a national dogsled race, that takes place every year and is one of the biggest cultural events in Greenland.
Find out more »Arctic Sounds
Arctic Sounds is an annual music festival celebrating talent from Greenland as well as from other Nordic countries and Arctic regions.
Find out more »Ice-Half Marathon
Ice-Half Marathon is the first marathon on sea ice in Greenland. The route is between Qaarsut and Uummannaq.
Find out more »May 2023
Nuuk Nordic Culture Festival
Nuuk Nordic Culture Festival - A celebration of collaborative culture. Contemporary art and culture; theatre, dance and visual arts, music and literature.
Find out more »June 2023
Icefjord Midnight Marathon
Imagine 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.
Find out more »Greenland’s National Day
On the 21st of June, Greenland celebrates its national day. It is the most celebrated summer festival and the country celebrates and entertains.
Find out more »Aasiaat Midnight Sun Marathon
The Aasiaat Midnight Sun Marathon takes place, as the name suggests, under the midnight sun. The island of Aasiaat does not have many roads to offer, meaning that the marathon route has to be lapped a few times in order to make up the full 42 km.
Find out more »Tasermijit Marathon
Tasermijit 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.
Nuuk Half Marathon
The 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.
Find out more »July 2023
Qeqertarsuaq Race
Qeqertarsuaq Race is a 3 day long trail run.
Find out more »Kulunnguaq Run
Trail run accompanied by live music in Qasigiannguit will be held Saturday July 30, 2022.
Find out more »September 2023
Akisuanerit Festival
Atlantic Music held an anniversary festival in 2008, and was encouraged by bands and musicians to make it an annual festival. Subsequently it became the Akisuanerit Festival. The festival is visited by 2500-3500 people every year.
Find out more »October 2023
The Polar Circle Marathon
The Polar Circle Marathon is unique in that it is the only marathon in which you can run on Greenland’s IceCap itself. The majority of the course, however, is run on road, which is often covered in snow, due to the race taking place in late October.
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