Frequently asked questions

What clothes should I bring?

We recommend a good combined wind and rain jacket, gloves, pull-over for the days off and for transport to and from start and finishing lines, buff or similar for the head, maybe a pair of warmers for the knees when in the kayak and finally a pair of shorts, since the weather in September occasionally get quite warm.

What do I need to bring?

The participants must bring a mountain bike (puncture outfit and spare parts), bicycle helmet, sleeping bag, backpack for running, water bottle and a compass.

It is advisable to bring gloves for use when passing the glacier.

Equipment might be rented from the local tourist associations, but it is always the participants responsibility to have the equipment needed.

Where are we accommodated?

You will sleep in tents, youth hostels or the like.

Which type of Kayak is used?

GAR provides kayaks for the race - but before and after the race there is the possibility of renting them in South Greenland.

The brand is Necky and the model is ZOAR - delivered by Havkajakken in Denmark.

How is equipment transported from Lap to Lap? Can the participants have a "helping team" in connection with the race?

There are many officials and volunteers connected to the race, they will make sure the personal equipment of the participants will be available when they arrive after each stage. It is not necessary to have "helping teams" other than the ones appointed by the race management.

We are in doubt whether we should bring dry suits?

There are no requirements for the participants to bring dry- or wetsuits. The participants will cross water a few places along the Laps, but it is ones own decision whether to bring suits or not.

Marathon

Download marathon flyer for the race 21st of August 2010.

DVD

The DVD "Greenland Adventure Race - more than just af race" filmed during the race 2007 can be ordered from the secretariat by sending a mail to info@gar.gl. Price 150 DKK

Watch pictures from last years race

Through out this website you can be inspired by seeing what participants have brought with them earlier years. The Danish version of the site shows different pictures than the English one, if you use the links in the left hand menu you should stay safe in surfing.