Femundløpet

Femundløpet is an annual long-distance sled dog race held in Norway, starting and finishing in Røros.
The race attracts mushers of different nationalities competing with their dog teams. The competition is open to both experienced mushers and beginners.
The race takes participants through seven municipalities with eight different checkpoints. The race route runs through challenging terrain and mountainous areas. The public can follow the mushers along parts of the trail, and at all checkpoints where small public parties are organized throughout the week the dog teams are on the trail.