Greenland Adventure Race route

The route for Greenland Adventure Race is spread over five stages and often passes by both smaller and larger settlements, glaciers and farms, and often contains both cross country running, mountain biking, sea kayak and at least one special discipline.

Each stage is between 30 and 60 kilometers, depending on the disciplines.

The route for GAR´10

The first stage starts and ends in the settlement of Narsarsuaq (by the airport). The participants will experience both ice and water, and they will use their mountain bikes.

Second stage starts from Narsarsuaq and ends in the settlement of Qassiarsuk. The stage is to be completed mainly on mountain bike.

On the third stage both start and end is in Qassiarsuk. This day the participants will complete a marathon on the tracks and dirt roads of the area.

Fourth stage is in sea kayak and ends in the city of Qaqortoq. You might have to pass land carrying the kayaks a few times.

Fifth and final stage is on feet in the area around Qaqortoq. The nights feast is held in town.

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 the questions you might have to the race.