The race is simple.

The fastest time in the General and Solo Classification wins.

Separate Male and Female category.

The Nordic Chase is a test of endurance and resilience. Participants must be entirely self-sufficient from start to finish.  

• Self-sufficiency: You are responsible for all your own gear, food, water, accommodation, and repairs from start to finish.

• No private support: Help from friends, family, or private support vehicles is not allowed.

• Commercial services only: You may only use services that are open to the general public (e.g. shops, cafés, hotels, repair shops).

• Accommodation: You may book accommodation in advance, but only after the official race manual with the final route has been released. Camping and power naps are also of course encouraged.

Every rider is ranked in the General Classification. Riding together and drafting are allowed, so you can share the work with other chasers.

The Solo Classification is optional and non-drafting. Opt in at registration.

Solo riders ride the whole route on their own. You can talk to people, stop where they stop and eat where they eat, but you don't take shelter behind them.

Both classifications race the same route, the same clock and the same cut-off. Fastest time wins each, with separate men's and women's rankings.

• Follow the official GPS route

• You may temporarily leave for resupply, rest, or sightseeing, but return to the exact point you left.

• In the event of road interruptions or closures, riders are responsible for finding an alternate route to bypass the interruption and rejoin the official route.

Every chaser gets a live GPS tracker. Your dot will start moving as the race unfolds, kilometer by kilometer. Your friends and family can follow your challenge until the finish line.

• The provided GPS tracker must be carried by the rider at all times.

• Participants are responsible for keeping the GPS tracker functional and sufficiently charged throughout the event.

• Rankings are based on total elapsed time from start to finish, including all stops

• Don’t litter. Carry your trash to the next bin.

• Respect landscapes, wildlife, and local communities.

• Ride responsibly around other riders, vehicles, and pedestrians.

• Know your limits. Avoid unnecessary risks.

• Help riders who are injured or in danger.

• Riders are fully responsible for knowing, observing, and complying with local laws. In the event of road interruptions or closures, riders are responsible for finding an alternate route to bypass the interruption and rejoin the official route.

Mandatory:

• Valid ID card or Passport

• Helmet (must be worn at all times when riding)

• Front and rear lights

• Reflective tape on forks (front and rear) - will be given during rider briefing.

• Device with GPS navigation (for instance Garmin, Wahoo)

• USB-A to USB-C cable (for GPS tracker charging). Please note a USB-C to USB-C may not work.

Recommendations:

• Reflective vest at night (e.g. Apidura Reflective Vest)

• Participants must have a liability, death, accident and health insurance covering emergency rescue, medical expenses and repatriation, valid for the event’s duration.

• An example of such an insurance can for instance be a travel insurance.

100 hours is the cut-off time.

Ride it in 1 go without sleep or party pace it in 100 hours.

Our previous chases have proven that everything is possible. Young and old. Around 95% of chasers complete the race.