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June 2019

Kangia Race

June 7, 2019 - June 9, 2019

Kangia Race is an adventure race that is run in teams over three days. The race takes participants all over the Disko Bay area across varied and challenging terrain.

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DKK400

Arctic Midnight Orienteering

June 26, 2019 - June 29, 2019

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.

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DKK350
Qaqortoq 3920 Greenland + Google Map

Qaqortoq Marathon

June 29, 2019

Qaqortoq Marathon - The hardest of the three marathon races in the region.
The marathon starts and ends in town, making it easy to add a few days' stay before or after, or both, to discover more of what South Greenland has to offer.

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Free – DKK200

July 2019

UNESCO Kujataa Kujalleq Kommune, Greenland + Google Map

Tasikuluulik Adventure Race

July 13, 2019 - July 14, 2019

Tasikuluulik Adventure Race is a multi-discipline race spanning two days consisting of trail running, kayaking, biking and rappelling.
All within a UNESCO world heritage area spotted by beautiful lakes and sheep farms.

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DKK2.000

August 2019

Kangerlussuaq 3910 Greenland + Google Map

Running of the Moskus

August 11, 2019 @ 12:00 am

Half marathon fundraiser for the school in Kangerlussuaq.

The race is truly a Kangerlussuaq community effort. Many local businesses and groups, from tour companies to local artists and craftsmen, to the Kangerlussuaq school’s young student body, helps organize and host the event.

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DKK200 – DKK270
Nuuk Nuuk, 3900 Greenland + Google Map

KangNu Running Race

August 24, 2019

KangNu is a terrain running race that takes place in the fiord of Nuuk.

The participants are sailed to the start point in Kangerluaarsunnguaq which is a 10 min. sail trip. The finish line is in Nuuk, where spectators and the prize ceremony will be.

The run has three distances: Ultra run of 56 km (ITRA international approved), 35 km and 20 km (you can also choose to wander the 20 km).

Everyone is welcome.

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September 2019

Nalunnguarfik Lake Sisimiut, 3911 Greenland + Google Map

Water Cross

September 1, 2019

Water Cross - locals driving their snowmobiles on Nalunnguarfik Lake, right next to Taseralik.

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Free
Nuuk Nuuk, 3900 Greenland + Google Map

Sarfaq City Run Nuuk

September 27, 2019 @ 6:00 pm - 7:45 pm

Run with the locals in different locations along the west coast. The price includes accommodation at the Couchette onboard the ship. There will will be timers, a photographer, speak and entertainment and there will be fruit and water for everyone. Information / Welcome on board the ship in the TV lounge at 8.45 p.m. - 9.15 p.m.

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DKK1.800

Sarfaq City Run Sisimiut

September 28, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Run with the locals in different locations along the west coast. The price includes accommodation at the Couchette onboard the ship. There will will be timers, a photographer, speak and entertainment and there will be fruit and water for everyone.

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DKK1.800
Qeqertarsuaq 3953 Greenland + Google Map

Sarfaq City Run Qeqertarsuaq

September 29, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Run with the locals in different locations along the west coast. The price includes accommodation at the Couchette onboard the ship. There will will be timers, a photographer, speak and entertainment and there will be fruit and water for everyone.

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DKK1.800

Sarfaq City Run Ilulissat

September 29, 2019 @ 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm

Run with the locals in different locations along the west coast. The price includes accommodation at the Couchette onboard the ship. There will will be timers, a photographer, speak and entertainment and there will be fruit and water for everyone.

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DKK1.800

May 2020

Nuuk Nuuk, 3900 Greenland

Maaji Nuan!

May 1, 2020 - May 31, 2020

Each year an entire month is dedicated to sport events in Greenland, which are free of charge.

Better known as ‘Maaji Nuan’ in Nuuk - the sport event takes place in several other towns in Greenland under different names, where they, just as in Nuuk, offer free sport activities to everyone.

‘Maaji Nuan!’ means ‘lovely May’ in Greenlandic and indeed it is a lovely month. Maaji Nuan!’s main focus is to strengthen the unity of the local community.

There are plenty of activities throughout the month. The activities spands from running on the landing strip in the airport, free fitness training, triathlon to soccer tournaments for the homeless and training in traditional Greenlandic polka dancing.

Watch a snippet from a previous Maaji Nuan! down below.

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Free

July 2021

sisimiut Greenland

Arctic Hiking Festival 2021

July 27, 2021 - August 1, 2021

Arctic Hiking Festival is all about creating activities that unites great experiences, with new friendships while we enjoy and protect the beautiful arctic nature.

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August 2021

Nuuk Nuuk, 3900 Greenland + Google Map

Nuuk Marathon

August 7, 2021 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

For those who prefer a city marathon, the Colourful Nuuk Marathon takes place towards the end of summer.

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August 2022

Nuuk Nuuk, 3900 Greenland + Google Map

Ultra Trail Nuuk

August 3, 2022

The Ultra Trail Nuuk is a 72 km and more than 2000 altitude meters mountain race that will take place for the first time on Saturday, August 3rd 2019. The race is open to both men and women of 18 years old and up.

It is very important that participants are well trained and prepared for mountain running.

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Qassiarsuk Qassiarsuk, 3921 Greenland

The Leif Eriksson Marathon

August 21, 2022

The Leif Eriksson Marathon is named after the son of the fabled Viking, Erik the Red.
The race's start and finish is in the settlement Qassiarsuk which rests on the site of Erik the Red's and Leif Eriksson's 10th century farm, Brattahlid.
Now the entire area is deemed UNESCO world heritage.

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June 2023

Tasiusaq Avannaata Kommune, 3962 Greenland + Google Map

Tasermijit Marathon

June 24, 2023

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.

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July 2023

Nuuk Nuuk, 3900 Greenland

NuukKap Extreme Running Race

July 6, 2023 - July 9, 2023

NuukKap is an extreme ultra running race held in the wild arctic nature.

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DKK2.000 – DKK3.500
Qeqertarsuaq 3953 Greenland + Google Map

Qeqertarsuaq Race

July 13, 2023 - July 15, 2023

Qeqertarsuaq Race is a 3 day long trail run.

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Free

March 2024

National Dogsled Race (Avannaata Qimussersua )

March 16, 2024

Avannaata Qimussersua is a national dogsled race, that takes place every year and is one of the biggest cultural events in Greenland.

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Free
Sisimiut 3911 Greenland

Arctic Circle Race

March 22, 2024 - March 24, 2024

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.

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