Arctic Snowshoe Race
About This Race
Winter's toughest race with snowshoes in Arctic wilderness.
The Course
Snowshoe race on snow-covered trails on Kvaloya island near Tromso. 10K and 5K distances on Arctic winter terrain. Snowshoes required - 100 percent on unpaved trails.
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Race Details
Terrain
Trail
Elevation
Rolling
Participants
500 participants
Distances
21K, 10K
What to Expect
A unique winter sport experience - racing on snowshoes through Arctic landscape. Run on snow-covered trails on Kvaloya island with mountains and ocean views. Snowshoes provided if needed. A fun way to embrace Norwegian winter.
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Race Information
Typical Weather
Late March in Tromso: -5 to 5C (23-41F). Late winter/early spring conditions. Snow coverage should still be good. Increasing daylight.
Established
2018
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Quick Info
- March 21, 2026
- Tromsø · Norway
- Trail course
- Rolling elevation
- 500 participants
Verified event information
- Last verified 28 days ago
- Data sourced from official website