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Finland Arctic Challenge

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Äkäslompolo, Lappi, Finland

calendar_today 08 Feb, 2026 – 14 Feb, 2026

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About the Event

ChatGPT said:The Finland Arctic Challenge 2026 takes place from 8–14 February 2026 in Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park, Lapland, Finland. This multi-sport expedition spans five stages including running, skiing, snowshoeing, fat-biking, and husky sledding, all based out of wilderness cabins. Participants will experience authentic Lapland with hearty meals, traditional saunas, ice dips, and northern lights viewing. No prior skills are required—stamina and determination are key. The event offers a unique adventure combining endurance challenges with the stunning Arctic environment.

Races Offered

Finland Arctic Challenge (8% deposit)

Feb 08, 2026

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Distance — 100K

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Type — Running

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-16 days remaining

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for February in Äkäslompolo.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat -11.2° / -6.0°

wb_sunny -16.6° / -11.2°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 12.4 /

water_drop 86.5%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat -11.2° / -6.0°

wb_sunny -16.6° / -11.2°

air 12.4 km/h

water_drop 86.5%

About Äkäslompolo

Learn more about the host city, Äkäslompolo.

Äkäslompolo is a resort town and a village of 600 inhabitants (2022) in Finnish Lapland, around the namesake lake in the municipality Kolari. It is a hub for travellers of the Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park both in the summer and winter, part of the Ylläs ski resort and also a destination of its own, with a large track and trail network for skiing, snowmobiling, hiking and mountain biking.