AR2025: Feb 21 - Feb 23, 2025 - Strömsund Start: Hembygdsgård We want to inform that as a groundrule all medications for dogs as well as doping of dogs and driver are prohibited. When a participant is caught with medication in the sled, the participant runs the risk of being disqualified. Many medications have also quarantine rules, which means that those cannot be given a certain number of days before a race. For details about medications of dogs, see the website of www.skk.se.(Unfortionatly not in english). In case of allowed necessary medication, please contact the race marshal in good time See More

AR2025: Welcome to Kåre Bottolfsen (AR250-8), Julie Lubin (AR350-12), Sabrina Schiml (AR180-8) and Manuela Walter (AR180-8). 🐾🐺 ➡️ Kåre 🇳🇴 , already did the Vildmarkracet, Polardistans 160 and Villroa Race and adds Amundsen Race this year. He races for Bergen Trekkhundklubb with his Siberian Husky Team. Kåre is into mushing since three years and with LD he can combine two of his passions: nature and dogs. ➡️ Julie 🇫🇷 , is mushing since six years and after Metsjövidda Fjällrace in 2022 and 2024 she decided to do the AR350-12. She works as outdoor guide, sleddog guide and handler and has See More

So... we have what we think might be a very interesting, but limited, dog booties deal for you! 🐾🐾🐾🐾. Get dog booties from us at a lower price than the current common market price. Available in 330 denier and very durable 500 denier. First come fist serve - check it out: order in our shop and support both yourself and JFSHK - Jämtlandsfjällens Slädhundklubb with your purchase. Delivery either at race registration day or we can ship right to you. 🐕🐶🧦🐾 // The Amundsen Crew www.amundsenrace.com/product/dog-booties/ See More

We are very proud to present you our fantastic vet team for Amundsen Race 2025. They will look after the dogs best interests, from the time the dogs are inspected the day before the start of the competition until the team reaches the finish line. 🐾Steinar graduated as a veterinarian at the Norwegian Veterinary College in 1994. Steinar started at Evidensia Oslo Animal Hospital in 2017. He i a long-term competition veterinarian for sleddog races at home and abroad. 🐾Hanna has several years of experience as race veterinarian during Femundløpet, Finnmarksløpet, Polardistans and Amundsen races in 2017,2018, 2022, 2023 and See More

AR2025: Welcome to Andrine Forselv Moen (AR180-8), Uwe Frühauf (AR250-12), Sofie Lindborg(AR250-12) and Veronica Moore (AR250-8). 🐾🐺 ➡️ Andrine 🇳🇴 , and her Alaskan Husky Team are starting for Hallingen Hundekøyrarlag under the kennel name ”Cold Nose Huskies”. It is her first time with us but she has a strong support team behind her at home. ➡️ Uwe 🇸🇪 , does LD mushing because for him it is a great experience even after 40 years of mushing and 36 years of that doing LD. He is starting for Norråkers IF under his Greenlander kennel name „of Northern Island“. He wants See More

AR2025: Welcome to Juan Morard (AR180), Estelle Rebord (AR180), Frida Tenghede(AR180) and Stephanie Skinner (AR180). 🐾🐺 ➡️ Juan 🇨🇭, who registered with his Alaskan Husky Team for AR180 wants to have fun fun with the dogs and the people who come with him. He does LD races because it is a breaking out of hos comfort zone. HE starts for Musher Club Suisse under his kennel name Morardog Team. ➡️ Estelle 🇨🇭, after coming in 4th last year at AR180 is with us again. Next to mushing she enjoys fitness and moto. She is racing for SMV under the family’s kennel name „Pas See More

AR2025: Welcome to Emma Johansson (AR180), Sandra Tellström (AR180), Steven Lietaer (AR250) and Severin Spycher (AR180). 🐾🐺 ➡️ Emma 🇸🇪 , started as a handler for her partner but after training at home for a long time she decided it is time to be at the startline herself,with her own team. What other reason for LD could it be other then "to spend a long time with the dogs and watch them work and become one with them.". Johanna is starting for local Norråker IF under the family's kennel name @team_siberica_stars . ➡️ Sandra 🇸🇪 , is looking forward to See More

Good morning from the area of the start of the Amundsen Race 2025. Isn't that beautiful?!

We'll be streaming LIVE from here before the race, that will start Feb 21, 2025 at Strömsund Hembygdsgård.

Welcome everyone. 🐾🐺

photo: @mascha.verweij

AR2025: Welcome to Bert Kelchtermans (AR250-12), Bernhard Schuchert (AR350-12), Nicolò Vergani (AR180-8) and Kevin Koene (AR250-12). 🐾🐺 ➡️ Bert 🇧🇪, comes back for the 4th time to Amundsen Race but this year he is doing the AR250, after coming in 8th last year at the AR180. His goal for this year is to arrive at the finish. He is running for VFS with his Alaskan Husky Team. ➡️ Bernhard 🇩🇪, who did the Iditarod next to other LD races is also coming back to us for the AR350 this year, the distance he came in 2nd in 2023. With 40 See More

AR2025: Welcome to Luca Fontana (AR180-8), Thomas Verin (AR180-8), Jürgen Falb (AR180-8) and Lars Rübenkamp (AR250-12). 🐾🐺 ➡️ Luca 🇮🇹 has done many LD races. Why? Because it is his lifestyle, an "ADVENTURE" as he said it - with his team of Alaskan and Siberian Huskies. He races for Long Distancer Buddies FIMSS under his kennel name "Di Casa Mancino". ➡️ Thomas 🇫🇷, with Femundløpet and Polardistans done comes to Amundsen Race this year with his Alaskan Huskies, with his kennel "Majik Mushing Training Camp" he is running for Lag 42 Sollefteå. ➡️ Jürgen 🇩🇪, first time at Amundsen Race See More

Reminder: you have until tomorrow to order your sustainable #AR2025 hoodie. Wear Amundsen - The Mid Scandinavian Sleddog Race with pride and support the race. 🙏🐾🐶🐕 Order online with choice for pickup during registration day or shipment. www.amundsenrace.com/shop/
Also available in the shop are stock items from previous years (limited availability).

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Snow.... something the race season 2025 surely deserves more of, right? While we all can do a little snow dance to support the race conditions especially for our dogs for all the races worldwide - here are two photos from Amundsen Race 2024, taking during snowfall from José van Trijp - fotografie. Let's envision an Amundsen Race 2025, starting already Feb 21 in Strömsund at the Hembygdsgård with a lot of snow, sun, the aurora at night and great trails to enjoy our wonderful event to the fullest. We promise that our team supported by amazing scooter clubs and individuals See More

AR2025: Welcome Marlene Hällström. 🐾🐺 Marlene, a veteran of AR, signed up for AR180-8 - for KSHK as the Sled Dog Club. She will race with 8 of her 15 Siberian Huskies from her own well-known kennel @yabasta.se . Apart from Amundsen Race, where she came in 20th in 2023 and 11th in 2024, she has experiences from Femundløpet 200, Polardistans 160 and Tobacco Trail 150. Her goal this year is the Top 5. Marlene, an Ethologist, decided to run LD races because she enjoys spending time with her dogs.....and having some adrenalin. We are so happy to have you See More

⭐Get Your Limited 2025 Amundsen Race Hoodie! ⭐ Celebrate the spirit of the Amundsen Race with our exclusive 2025 edition hoodie! This hoodie is not just a cozy and stylish piece of clothing; it’s a way to support the race and show your connection to this incredible event. Why You’ll Love It: • Unique Design: Only available for a limited time – stand out with this one-of-a-kind hoodie! • Sustainably Made: Produced responsibly to minimize environmental impact. • Support the Race: Your purchase helps keep the Amundsen Race going strong. 🔈LIMITED AVAILABILITY: Order Before January 27! Shipping Options (Choose During See More

AR2025: Welcome Jan Svoboda / Honza Svoboda . 🐾🐺 Jan signed up for AR180-8 for Musher´s club Rekikoirat under his Siberian Husky kennel "Norra Vargar". Please get to know him: "Jan/Honza Svoboda dedicated his youth to sports and even reached the level of the national youth football team. However, his promising career was suddenly halted by a severe knee injury and the diagnosis of bipolar disorder. Living with this condition is challenging, and Honza openly admits that dogs saved his life. His first Siberian Huskies – Enya, Argo, Bran, and Bragi – brought structure, purpose, and physical activity into his See More

AR2025: Welcome Lisa Bonato. 🐾🐺 Lisa signed up for AR180-8 with her Siberian Husky Team. She is starting for Club Italiano Sleddog Last year she came in 21th at AR180, but she also did the Polardistans 160 in 2024. We are happy to have you back Lisa, a biomedical laboratory technician - happy training and see you soon in Strömsunds kommunmsund. 🐺🐾 If you have missed it so far: Amundsen Race 2025 starts Feb 21st at the beautiful hembygdsgård of Strömsund. Follow us and give our mushers a follow, too. Many of them share in their storys and posts about See More

AR2025: Welcome Manuel Georis. 🐾🐺

Manuel and 8 of his 30 Alaskan Huskies from @nunavutnordictales will run the AR180-8 under CMB Sled Dog Club.

Happy to have you with us for Amundsen Race 2025. 🐺🐾

How is the weather like where you live?
Still training on dryland conditions, ice roads or wonderful snowy trails in the beautiful nature?

AR2025: Welcome Aron Andersson. 🐾🐺

Aron signed up for AR350-12 with his Alaskan Huskies from his kennel @kirunadogsled and will start under Kiruna Slädhundsklubb.

A Rookie at AR but he previously did the Finnmarksløpet.

Happy training and see you soon in Strömsund, Feb 21st - the start of Amundsen Race 2025. 🐺🐾

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Do you count the days until the start of Amundsen Race 2025 on Feb 21st?

Here are some little memories from the race in 2024, photos taken by @jose_nuyts_vantrijp .

Meddelande till skoterklubbar som hjälper till med spårdragning inför Amundsen Race. Snart dags för Amundsen Race 2025 och vi hoppas att ni vill hjälpa till med spårpreparering igen som ni gjort tidigare 🙏🙏🙏. Ifjol så träffades vi på Tåsjöberget i februari och i år tänker vi upprepa det trevliga mötet igen men nu lite tidigare som ’kick-off’ istället. Så - jobbar du med spåret, mycket välkommen på Fjällsikten - Tåsjöberget söndagen den 19. januari kl12 där vi berättar om årets upplägg, delar information om spåren och bjuder på hamburgare 🍔 & dricka . Kanske ni vill passa på å köra See More