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Volunteer with The Arctic TripleBe the crew
Our races run without support cars. No family car following the athlete, no private crew waiting at the roadside. That job is ours, which in practice means it belongs to the people standing at the service points, marking the trails, counting runners through the checkpoints and handing out hot soup at two in the morning.
No crew, no race. It is really that simple.
You are the support
Because we do all the support ourselves, the crew is not a nice extra. You are the food, the water, the dry blanket and the person who notices that someone is not doing well.
People remember you
Ask a finisher what they remember from 100 miles and you will hear about a checkpoint at night, and whoever was standing in it. That part of the race is yours to give.
Made in Lofoten
These races are put together by local people and local resources. Crewing is how you keep them that way, and how visitors get to meet the place instead of just running through it.
Find the job
that suits you
Some jobs are loud and social. Some are quiet, cold and out in the terrain. Tell us which you prefer and we will find something that fits.
Three race weeks
a year
Lofoten Skimo
Thursday to Sunday. Winter conditions, mountain work, and a finish area by the harbour. Sunday is the weather back-up day, so keep it free if you can.
Ultra-Trail, Relay & Stage Run
Tuesday to Sunday, and by far our biggest week. Service points across the whole island chain, around the clock, in the light of the midnight sun.
Lofoten Triathlon
Wednesday to Saturday. Early mornings on the water, long days on the bike course, and everything centred on the town square.
Shifts go from a few hours to a full day. Two shifts across a weekend is common, and plenty of people do just one.
Straight answers
- Food and drink while you are on shift.
- Crew clothing so you are visible, and a briefing so you know exactly what your job is.
- You are never sent somewhere alone without knowing who to call.
- Travelling from outside Lofoten? Say so early. We will tell you honestly what we can help with and what you need to sort yourself.
Probably you
- No race experience needed. Most jobs are learned in ten minutes.
- Norwegian or English is fine.
- Some roles need a driving licence, medical certification or paddling experience. Mention what you have.
- Groups are very welcome. Clubs, workplaces, teams and families often take a station together.
How to sign up
Register on the crew portal. Tell us which race or races you are interested in, which days you are free, and whether there is something you are particularly good at. If you have no idea what you want to do, write that instead and we will suggest something.
We answer everyone. Closer to race week you get a role, a shift and a briefing.
A service point at three in the morning is not glamorous.
People keep coming back to it anyway.