11-13 April, 2026
SWEDISH CHAMPIONSHIP LONG & MID DISTANCE! Sign-up opens 01.11.25 at 18.00

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11-13 April, 2026
SWEDISH CHAMPIONSHIP LONG & MID DISTANCE! Sign-up opens 01.11.25 at 18.00

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Welcome to Tobacco Trail, a long distance sleddog race in the far north of Sweden. The origin of the race goes back to when two warm hearts wanted to share one cold place; sled dog professionals and enthusiasts Birgitta Fernstrom and Taisto Thorneus saw the potential of a race in their home town of Kiruna (famed for its Iron Mine) and Saivomoutka at the Finnish border. For locals, this path is best known for its use during WWII when smugglers would transport tobacco and other contraband goods between the borders, so it’s not hard to see how the race got its name “Tobacco Trail”.

These days, the race focuses around the town of Lannavaara and offers a fun, exciting and friendly competition for all mushers. We have simplified the classes into the following categories:

 

  • 150km (approx.) for 8 dogs
  • 300km (approx.) for 10 dogs
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What a weekend it has been.From the first start to the final finishers, the trails around Lannavaara have been filled with determination, teamwork, and incredible effort.A big thank you to all participants, handlers, volunteers, spectators, and everyone involved in making this race possible! 🙏It’s moments like these that make Tobacco Trail something special.We’re already looking forward to next year! 📸 Judit Veszely#tobaccotrail2026 #swedishchampionship2026 #mushing #sleddogs lannavaara ... See MoreSee Less

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Some moments from the prize ceremony 🏆Tobacco Trail 2026 ResultsLD300🥇Raine Niemi 🇫🇮🥈Maarten Van Cauwenberghe 🇸🇪🥉Anouska Terlouw 🇳🇴Best Rookie: Keijo NikumaaMD150🥇Korian Hostens 🇸🇪🥈Steffen Zilling 🇸🇪🥉Cedric Lemoine 🇸🇪Best Rookie: Steffen Zilling🇸🇪 Swedish Champion Titles 🇸🇪LD300 Open🥇Maarten Van Cauwenberghe🥈Charlotta Olsson Pettersson🥉Keijo NikumaaLD300 RNB1🥇Isabelle TravadonMD150 RNB1🥇Stephane Robert🥈Emma Johansson🥉Andreas Sande(No Swedish Champion title was awarded in the MD150 Open class due to insufficient number of participants.)Special PrizesBest Dog Care: Emma Johansson 🇸🇪Red Lantern: Anke Schiller-Mönch 🇩🇪Congratulations to all finishers! 👏#tobaccotrail2026 #swedishchampionship2026 #prizeceremony #sleddogsport #sleddogs ... See MoreSee Less

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The Long Distance teams made their way back through the night, with all teams now arrived in Lannavaara after 300 km on the trail.The first three teams to reach the finish line were: 1. Raine Niemi 2. Maarten Van Cauwenberghe 3. Anouska TerlouwThe Mid Distance race has now also been completed, with all teams back after 150 km.The first three teams to reach the finish line: 1. Korian Hostens 2. Steffen Zilling 3. Cedric LemoineCongratulations to all finishers! 👏The prize ceremony will take place later this afternoon, where official results and titles will be confirmed. 📸 Judit Veszely#tobaccotrail2026 #swedishchampionship2026 #finishline #sleddogs sleddograce ... See MoreSee Less

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