SSAFA Warrior Challenge - Lapland

23 January 2027

Lapland, Sweden

SSAFA Warrior Challenge - Lapland

23 January 2027

Lapland, Sweden

About the event

Distance:
25/50km
Ability:
Intermediate/Difficult

Experience the extreme beauty of the Arctic Circle while taking on one of SSAFA’s most unforgettable endurance adventures.

The SSAFA Warrior Challenge – Lapland is a once-in-a-lifetime experience through one of the world’s last untouched wildernesses – and every step you take helps support serving personnel, veterans, and military families in need. With two different distance options this event has something for everyone!

Register today!

Register now for your place on the 2027 SSAFA Warrior Challenge in Lapland!

Register today!


Date: 23 - 25 January 2027

Race Date: 24 January 2027

Accomodation Location: Skellefteå, Västerbotten County, Sweden

 

Why Lapland?

Imagine running across frozen lakes, dense pine forests, and sweeping white landscapes, all beneath vast Arctic skies. Lapland offers a rare combination of isolation, challenge, and breathtaking natural beauty. This is not just a run – it’s a test of resilience, teamwork, and sheer determination.

 

Who Can Take Part?

Absolutely anyone can take on the SSAFA Warrior Challenge – Lapland. Whether you choose to run, walk, or trek, this adventure is open to all abilities. With the right training plan and support, participants of any fitness level can successfully complete the challenge.

Our expert team will help you prepare from day one — offering training guidance, kit advice and fundraising support to ensure you feel confident, capable, and ready for the Arctic wilderness. If you're motivated, determined, and excited to push yourself for a cause that matters, this challenge is for you.

 

What’s included?

  • Airport transfers
  • Transfer to start line
  • Trasport from finish line
  • Accommodation
  • Race entry
  • Safety teams

 

What’s not included?

  • Flights to Lapland
  • Personal travel insurance
  • Personal spending money
  • Personal kit

 

Registration

Registration Fee: £200.00

Fundraising Target: £1,500.00

Book your place on the SSAFA Warrior Challenge - Lapland here:

If you would like any more information, please email teamssafa@ssafa.org.uk or call 020 4566 7952.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

What is a SSAFA Warrior Challenge like?

To get a feel for the SSAFA Warrior Challenge, please watch this video from our 2024 event (we will just be swapping out sand for snow!):



2024's team had a fantastic time, and raised an incredible sum for SSAFA, and we cannot wait to do it again!

SSAFA Warrior Ultra Marathon Team Photo 2024

 

Temperatures can get as low as -25 degrees, so warm clothing will be essential!  As well as everything else needed for a successful long distance event!

A full kit list will be provided to all registrants.

Food can be purchased at the hotel or in the local town. Some basic food can be purchased at the start and end of the course. However, all your race food nutrition (snack bars and drinks) are best brought from the UK.

To get the provided transfer, you will need to fly to Umea (via Stockholm). 

A full medical team from the UK who will be tied in with the Swedish hospitals. GPS trackers for every runner/walker. Warm checkpoints every 8-10km with a medic and crew at each. Roaming snowmobiles and 4x4's to check on participant health and safety.

Quality hotel in Skelleftea. Basic (but warm) inside camping. Hot showers and toilets and a small bar.

Follow any normal half marathon or marathon training program on the internet (or check out the SSAFA running plans here!). Ultimately, its about time on feet, not speed.

You will need a passport to fly to Sweden, but if you are a UK or European Union resident you don't need a visa. Other nationalities please check here.

SSAFA can give you lots of fundraising ideas that have worked for our previous fundraisers. We can also provide you with some fundraising materials to support whichever activities you choose to do.

Don't worry about that!  For safety reasons, there will be some cut offs if anyone is struggling to finish the event in a reasonable time. But ultimately, the team, organisers and medics want everyone to get to the finish line. The person who comes in last always gets the biggest cheer!

The weather can change everything! But predominantly you'll be running on snow mobile trails, frozen lakes and some tracks and roads. 

Your flights, personal kit and spending money in country.

No, both the 50km and the 25km will be one day events. However with the travel (and accommodation) this will be a multi-day trip.