January 21st 2021, the Norwegian Directorate of Health has decided that Femundløpet 2021 can not take place as planned.

The world’s northernmost sled dog race, Finnmarksløpet, will once again be held in the breathtaking areas in the northern parts of Norway in 2021. They are sharing their plans for a Covid-friendly race.

At first glance, the mushing way of life seems like a rather primitive lifestyle. Spending time in the wilderness, connecting with nature - the simple, unmaterialistic things. Well, you won’t get far without a proper amount of cash. 

Normally, the Yukon Quest goes between Fairbanks, Alaska and Whitehorse, Yukon, crossing the Canadian-American border. Due to the current pandemic, travel restrictions and border closures, the Yukon Quest 2021 has been cancelled.

The Corona pandemic has been a showstopper for the majority of sports and cultural events in Norway since March. Finally, Femundløpet has received approval from the Norwegian Directorate of Health to hold the race in 2021. The planning process is well underway. 

CEO of Femundløpet, Jon Anders Kokkvoll, shares their plans for a organising healthy and successful 2021-edition of the race.