1653 Kiinaasaq is an extreme race from Kapisillit to the summit of Nuuk’s highest mountain.
The race is divided into three distances, so you can either choose to hike from Kapisillit to Neriunaq, from the base of Neriunaq to the summit, or the full extreme route from Kapisillit all the way to the top.
Price for 1653 Kiinaasaq Race 2024: 2,600 DKK
Accommodation, transport, and breakfast are included in the price.
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On Saturday, July 26 at 10:00, we gather out in the fjord to run or hike Greenland’s most scenic mountain marathon and half-marathon.
Join a unique running or hiking event — perfect for those seeking an extreme challenge, or simply wanting to enjoy a beautiful hike in stunning natural surroundings.
Experience the settlement of Kapisillit, the ice fjord Kangersuneq, the sheep farm Neriunaq, and climb Nuuk’s highest mountain, Kiinaasaq.
Choose between 3 routes, depending on difficulty: the orange, blue, or black route.
Accommodation, transport, and breakfast are included in the package.
About the routes:
Orange Route: Kapisillit – Kiinaasaq – Neriunaq
The Xtreme route is Greenland’s first mountain marathon at 42 KM, starting in Kapisillit. The first 20 KM is flat terrain around the bay leading to Neriunaq. From Neriunaq, the ascent begins up to Kiinaasaq, Nuuk’s highest mountain, covering the next 11 KM.
Most of the way follows clear trails, but the final stretch to the summit consists of large rocks. Along the way, you might encounter sheep, ptarmigans, or reindeer. At the summit, you’ll enjoy breathtaking views of Kapisillit, Nuuk’s mountain peaks, the ice fjord, and the inland ice sheet. From the summit, you’ll follow the same route back down to Neriunaq.
The route will be marked with orange signs, flags, and guides. You can see the village of Kapisillit from most of the trail.
Black Route: Neriunaq – Kiinaasaq – Neriunaq
Also an Xtreme route of 21 KM, this covers the final portion of the orange route — from the base at Neriunaq to the summit of Kiinaasaq and back again. Participants will be transported by boat to and from Kapisillit, located just across from Neriunaq (about 5 minutes by boat).
Blue Route: Kapisillit – Neriunaq
A 21 KM moderate and family-friendly route, starting in Kapisillit and leading past the ice fjord to the sheep farm Neriunaq. It’s mostly flat terrain and follows a well-defined trail the entire way.
All routes finish in Neriunaq, where participants will be transported back to the camp in Kapisillit by boat (5 minutes).
There will be refreshments along the way, including at the summit of Kiinaasaq.
• 4 food stations for the 42 KM runners
• 2 food stations for the 21 KM runners
Offerings include sports drinks, juice, water, fruit, chocolate, and chocolate buns, with a sandwich served at the finish area.
Camp and Accommodation:
Participants will be accommodated in tents for either 1 or 2 nights, from Friday to Saturday or Sunday.
Breakfast will be served on both Saturday and Sunday mornings.
Runners are responsible for their own dinner on Friday evening.
It will be possible to take a shower in the service building — the large yellow building in Kapisillit.
All runners will receive their race number and 3 baggage tags before departure. These tags should be attached to your sleeping bag, sleeping mat, and backpack.
Departure from Nuuk will be either Friday afternoon or Saturday morning.
Return will be either Saturday or Sunday, depending on the participant’s preference.
A boat schedule will be announced.