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June 2019
Kangia Race
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.
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.
Culture Week
Nanortalik Culture Week - A week full of various free, family-friendly daytime events and entertainment shows and evening events like concerts by headliner bands.
Find out more »Ullortunersiornerit
A week full of various free, family-friendly daytime events and entertainment shows and evening events like concerts by headliner bands.
Find out more »Arctic Midnight Orienteering
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.
Find out more »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 »Qaqortoq Marathon
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.
Sheep Farmer Festival
Sheep Farmer Festival is the event of the year. Events like lasso competitions and horseback riding mixed with delicious local food makes one fun weekend!
Find out more »July 2019
Narsap Ilua Festival
When thinking of Narsap Ilua Festival, think small scale, laid back outdoor festival with various music and open-mic-night opportunities. A nice way to spend time in the nature at a typical Greenlandic pace.
Find out more »Qeqertarsuaq Festival
Qeqertarsuaq festival is weekend long music festival.
Find out more »Qeqertarsuaq Race
Qeqertarsuaq Race is a 3 day long trail run.
The longest distance is 18km.
There will be minimum 2 participants per team.
The participants will have their own equipment (tent, etc).
It is approx. 50km in total for 3 days.
Find out more »National Kayaking Championship
National kayaking championship - Kayakers from all over the country come to town to compete in several disciplines like rolling, speed contests, long-distance courses and more - in traditional Greenlandic kayaks they have made themselves.
Find out more »Aasiaat Kulturfestival
Aasiaat kultur festival is a new concept, arranged by the municipality of Qeqertalik.
The outdoor festival is a mix of music, art and greenlandic food
Find out more »Tasikuluulik Adventure Race
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.
Igaliku Fest
Descendants from founders of the settlement, Igaliku, Anders & Tuperna Olsen, honor their forefathers with an annual party.
Find out more »Kulunnguaq Run
Marathon accompanied by live music in Qasigiannguit.
Find out more »August 2019
Ultra Trail Nuuk
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.
Find out more »Qooqqut Festival
Qooqqut Festival in Greenland is a weekend-long music festival that is a real getaway. The festival is focused on family entertainment and is alcohol-free.
Find out more »Colourful Nuuk Marathon
For those who prefer a city marathon, the Colourful Nuuk Marathon takes place towards the end of summer.
Find out more »Running of the Moskus
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.
Find out more »The Leif Eriksson Marathon
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.
