The Ski Classics Challengers event Arctic Circle Race is a 160km three-day long-distance race in classic technique starting on Friday, April 4, 2025, in Sisimiut, Greenland.

Arctic Circle Race is a long-distance skiing race in classic technique known as one of the World’s toughest ski races. 

The three-day ski race takes place through Greenland’s magnificent, varied, and sometimes harsh countryside north of the Polar Circle. Here the participants must ski 160km in three days in temperatures as low as -25 degrees Celsius. 

Best Moment of the Arctic Circle Race 2024

At night the participants sleep in small tents in the amazing nature under the Northern Lights. When they reach the camp each day, they have to cook for themselves and dry their clothes for the next day – but they also get a free massage every day. 

The participants will experience traditional Greenlandic dance and music during the ski race and get to taste Greenlandic specialties. Furthermore, they will get to see traditional Greenlandic clothes, and of course, they have a chance to try both dogsledding and snowmobiling.

It is possible to join a light version of the Arctic Circle Race, meaning the participants “only” have to ski a 100km route.

For sure, an adventure beyond your imagination.

Arctic Circle Race – Ski Classics Challengers

• Date: From Friday, April 4, to Sunday, April 6
• Location: Sisimiut, Greenland
• Distance: 160km
• Website: Arctic Circle Race
• Facebook: Arctic Circle Race 
• Instagram: Arctic Circle Race 
• Livecenter: Arctic Circle Race

More information about the event program, start lists, live results, and final standings can be found HERE (day 1), HERE (day 2) and HERE (day 3).

Course Map – Day 1

Course Map – Day 2

Course Map – Day 3

As the Arctic Circle Race is a Ski Classics Challengers event, Pro Team registered athletes could collect points for the Ski Classics Champion and Youth competitions in their respective genders. 

A list of Ski Classics Challengers events with confirmed dates for season 2025/2026 can be found at Ski Classics. The list is updated continuously with new events.

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