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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

Qeqertarsuaq Race is a 3 day long trail run.

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.

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.