This Is QRILL PAWS 2021 – Get Ready For The Action!
Despite challenging times for race organizers all over the world, we are finally about to launch what we have been working on for months - QRILL PAWS 2021 IS READY TO ROLL!
A season that normally would have been filled with race news and live action from four spectacular long distances races from January through March, has been subject to some change. However, we are still proud to be able to bring you the best possible coverage of the 2021 race editions, with whatever changes and adaptations they have been forced to apply. No need to worry – QRILL PAWS 2021 will be as spectacular as ever.
John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon – January 31st - February 3rd
The spectacular 300-mile race on Minnesota’s North Shore, honoring the 19th century mail man John Beargrease, takes place in the beginning of February. To catch all the action, please visit the following channels:
Live tracking of the mushers at www.qrillpaws.com
Daily highlights, articles, videos and stories at www.qrillpaws.com
All relevant coverage shared on QRILL PAWS Facebook Page and Instagram Account
Live streaming from the race at www.beargrease.com, produced by WDIO
Femundløpet – Cancelled
Due to the current COVID-19 situation in Norway, the Directory of Health decided together with the race organizers that the 2021 edition of Femundløpet had to be cancelled.
Volga Quest – Cancelled
This year’s edition of the race along the riverbank of Volga, has been forced into cancellation. They were working on a one-day event as an alternative, which eventually turned out impossible with the current global pandemic.
Iditarod – March 6th - March 16th
The toughest sled dog race in the world is once again happening in the wilderness of Alaska. The 1000-mile distance has been shortened to 860-miles, with start and finish in Willow, Alaska. The race will be somewhat different to what it usually is, but still an extreme test of what the dog teams are capable in the harsh conditions of Alaska. This is something you don’t want to miss out on:
Live tracking of the mushers at www.qrillpaws.com
Daily highlights, articles, videos and stories at www.qrillpaws.com
All relevant coverage shared on QRILL PAWS Facebook Page and Instagram Account
Live streaming from the race at www.qrillpaws.com, and on Iditarod Insider.
QRILL PAWS 2021
The Qrill Pet Arctic World Series was established as a series of the largest sled dog events in the world, aiming to elevate the sport, and bring it out the a broader audience. The intention was to be able to crown a winner of the whole series, based on a point system covering all races. However, with the current pandemic, preventing mushers from travelling abroad, there will no general classification covering the series as a whole. The different races will crown their respective winners and podium finishers in 2021, while there will not be any QRILL PAWS 2021 Championship to fight for. We will save that for 2022!
Ready For Take-Off
We are extremely excited to finally get the race season off the ground this Sunday in Duluth, Minnesota. Make sure to tune in on our communication channels to catch all the action and fun out on the trail. We promise to do our best to bring you the atmosphere, the elements, the nature, and the incredible performances – right back to you in the comfort of your own home.
Stay tuned - MUSH! LET’S GO!
Tuesday, March 1st 2022, Ryan Anderson and his dogs crossed the finish-line first in Grand Portage, making him the John Beargrease Sled Dogs champion.
Redingtons bold move backfired - he’s out of the race!
We can finally say it once again - QRILL PAWS 2022 IS READY TO ROLL! That’s despite another difficult year for race organizers and everyone involved in sled dog events.
Aker BioMarine, the Norwegian biotech company behind QRILL PAWS, launches QPaws - The Dog Activity App to help track and improve the health of active dogs across the globe.
We think knowing the basics in nutrition is important for anyone. That’s why we decided to write a series of articles on basic dog nutrition. First topic up - water and energy sources.
Summer is here, and it’s time for long, relaxing walks in the nature with your furry little friend. Unfortunately, it’s also time for ticks to start crawling around in the bushes. Take your precautions to make sure that the bug doesn’t ruin your summer!
The name “canicross” is a combination of the words “canine” and “cross-country”, which is actually a great description of the sport. Canicross is simply cross-country running with your dog!
Over the past weeks, Norway’s Toughest Dog has been crowned amongst the dogs who were signed up for Femundløpet 2021. Furry rocket Ronja took the title home, together with a ton of dog food for herself and her kennel. With the amount of requests and questions about a competition for all dog owner, we weren’t in doubt - #mintøffing2021 became a reality!
After three years, Dallas Seavey is returning to the Iditarod, after the 2017 helter skelter incident that shocked his life and mushing career.
The mushers have to relive their own nightmares on the way back over the trail's most demanding sections between Nikolai and Finger Lake.
After three years, Dallas Seavey is returning to the Iditarod, after the 2017 helter skelter incident that shocked his life and mushing career.
At age 10 she harnessed her border collie Bear and a goat to pull hay to the horses. Now, for the 19th time, Jessie Royer (44) has harnessed her 16 most competitive dogs to win Iditarod.
Growing up with sailing and surrounded by golden beaches on the East Coast, Susannah Tuminelli has travelled a long way, when she now starts on the trail.
In March last year, Iditarod mushers were chased down the trail by a pandemic. Now, 12 months later, the world is still in the midst of the disease.
The Swiss born Martin Buser (62) lines up for his 38th Iditarod race this year. The Wayne Gretzky of dog sledding, has been inducted into the Alaska Sports Hall of Fame.
In the aftermath of cancelling this year’s edition of Femundløpet, organisers and sponsors put together the alternative online competition – Norway’s Toughest Dog. And what a support from the community!
Even though this year’s race had to be cancelled due to Covid-19 restrictions, there will be winners. And the prize is no less than 1000 kg dog food. The famous Norwegian dog trainer Maren T. Rørvik leads the jury.
As a fantastic way of thanking the everlasting effort from the organisers of Beargrease 2021, the mushers put on the most thrilling final sprint in the history of the race. In the end, only 7 seconds separated 1st and 2nd.