Rules for the competition and participation on GAR

Read the full set of rules - contestant's agreement included.

Here follows some simple principles that can give you an idea of the conditions for the race.

Gar is a team contest

Members of a team must always be found in a distance short enough to communicate with each other, meaning that they should be able to communicate verbally and see each other at all times.

If a person leaves the contest the team-mate is allowed to continue the race out of the competition and only if another team accepts the lonely runner as an "extra member". Nobody is allowed to finish any or part of stages without a team-mate unless it is a specific part of the race or made necessary by an emergency.

Safety is always first

It might be necessary to adjust the stages during the race, maybe even after the runners have started the stage. The weather conditions in the region are not always stable and changes can happen with very short notice.

Equipment

All contestants must bring a mountain bike, helmet for biking, sleeping bag, camping mattress, water bottle or similar and a compass. GAR provides all equipment needed for advanced disciplines, equipment for walking the glacier, sea kayaking and abseiling included. GAR provides a blouse with the team number and an emergency aid which must be carried during all stages.

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

More info

See our faq (frequently asked questions) for answers on more of your questions about the race.