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Week 11 · March · arctic winter

Lofoten Skimo

Summit after summit on skis, between fjords that never freeze and peaks that drop straight into the sea. Climb on skins, descend on edges, and finish by the harbour in Svolvær, where a Lofoten fish burger is waiting.

Next edition 19–20 March 2027 Week 11 · first start Saturday 09:00, Lofoten Skimo 4000+
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Lofoten SkimoThe film ▶ Watch on YouTube
4 000 m+Vertical · 4000+ race
32 kmMorfjorden → Svolvær
-5/+3 °CExpected air temp
ISMFInternational rules
Choose your distance

Two ways up

4000+32 km · 12 h max Morfjorden → Svolvær · the full traverse, checkpoints at Laupstad and Vestpolleidet · counts towards Gold & Silver Triple Extreme ManualRegister
1000+12 km · 7 h max Vestpolleidet → Svolvær · a short flat warm-up, then the climb towards Rundfjellet · the perfect first skimo race · age 16+ Challenge ManualRegister

Bringing the family? There is no kids race in March, but the kids can race at the Ultra-Trail in June and the Triathlon in August. Kids races →

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Marked the international way

The full course is marked with removable flags in line with ISMF regulations: green flags going up, pink flags going down. Study the route before race day; GPX files are free to download.

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Guided tour & back-up day

Join the guided ski tour to Tuva and Jomfrutind on Thursday and race on Saturday. If the weather turns, Sunday is the back-up day.

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Program

Race week, hour by hour.
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Manuals

ISMF gear list and rules.
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Travel

Getting to the islands.
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Live & start lists

Tracking and entries.
The course, live

Explore every metre

Pick a distance, drag the map, and slide along the elevation profile. The marker follows you along the course, and the numbers are measured from the official GPX.

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⇩ GPX · 4000+ ⇩ GPX · 1000+
Before you sign up

Questions and answers

When is Lofoten Skimo 2027?

Lofoten Skimo 2027 is on 19–20 March 2027, in week 11. The race itself is on the Saturday, and Sunday is kept free as a back-up day if the weather is bad. The race is held in week 11 every year, so the edition after is on 17–18 March 2028.

How long is Lofoten Skimo?

There are two distances. The 4000+ is about 32 km with roughly 4 000 metres of climbing, from Morfjorden to Svolvær, with a 12 hour limit. The 1000+ is about 12 km from Vestpolleidet to Svolvær, with a 7 hour limit, and is a good first skimo race.

Which rules and equipment apply?

The race follows ISMF rules, and the course is marked the ISMF way: green flags going up, pink flags going down. The full gear list is in the race manuals.

Do I need to speak English?

Yes. English is the race language, and every athlete has to understand and speak it. Briefings, markings and safety calls are all in English, and anyone who clearly cannot follow them is refused a start.

What does it cost, and where are the results?

Prices change with the registration window, so the current ones are on the registration page. Results and course records are on live.thearctictriple.no.