Race day – August 1st 2026
Nuuk Five Peaks is a classic local mountain challenge that takes runners across the five prominent peaks located just outside Nuuk. The course forms a single loop and offers a demanding and highly technical mountain running experience in raw Greenlandic terrain.
The race covers 25 km with approximately 2,000 meters of elevation gain. While the route will be fully marked, runners should expect that only limited sections follow established paths. The course primarily consists of off-trail travel across rocky terrain, steep climbs, and exposed ridgelines. Participants should be comfortable with a combination of trail running and light mountaineering, including route-finding between markers and moving efficiently in technical terrain.
The five peaks included in the challenge are:
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Lille Malene / Quassussuaq (443 m)
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Store Malene / Ukkusissaq (772 m)
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Store Malene / Ukkusissaq – second summit (approx. 772 m)
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Kangilequtaat (787 m)
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Kuanninnguit (472 m)
Runners will experience extended ridgeline running, steep ascents and descents, and expansive views over Nuuk, the fjords, and surrounding mountains. The course also passes through Paradis Dalen (the “Paradise Valley”), offering a brief contrast of runnable terrain within an otherwise rugged mountain environment.
Nuuk Five Peaks is designed for experienced trail and mountain runners seeking a technical, scenic, and physically demanding race. Completing the loop represents the accomplishment of a well-known local mountain challenge and a unique running experience in Greenland’s backcountry.
What to Expect
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Clear race communication, including detailed information emails before race day
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Downloadable GPX file provided in advance
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Clearly defined race rules, safety guidelines, and cut-off times
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A professionally organized race
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Merchandise bag at registration
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Pre-race briefing before the start
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Fully marked course along the entire route
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Well-stocked aid station
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Volunteer and first-aid support
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Social atmosphere at the start/finish area throughout the day
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Finish-line refreshments
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Finisher prize for all finishers
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Pre-race and post-race activities
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Professional photo coverage
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Environmentally responsible race practices
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Timing and results published after the race
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An unforgettable experience in Nuuk Greenland
We invite everyone to stay at the race site after finishing. We will create a welcoming post-race atmosphere with snacks and drinks available, music, and informal activities. Stay to cheer on the final runners, congratulate the winners during the prize ceremony, and take part in the prize draw.
Mandatory race briefing07:40
Race start08:00
First finishers expected12:00
Race finish (cut off time)19:30
Prize giving & lottery
20:00
