Coop Finnmark OF Youth 30/50 km
For those between the ages of 13 and 19
Coop Finnmark is one of Finnmark’s largest privately owned companies, owned by over 24,000 members from across Finnmark. The company currently has 409 employees spread across eleven Markeds stores, five Prix stores, eight Extra stores, four Byggmix stores, and two Sport1 stores. With over 4 million customer visits each year, we want to give back to the local community and be part of the county’s growth. That’s why we’re proud to partner with Offroad Finnmark.
Get the real Offroad Finnmark experience
Test yourself on the course for the other long-distance OF races
"COOP Finnmark OF Youth is tailored for teenage cyclists and offers them a unique opportunity to explore the fantastic terrain of Finnmark.
The race follows the same route as the first leg of the Sparebank 1 Nord-Norge OF150, and it’s the perfect opportunity to experience the spectacular nature of Finnmark on two wheels.
The COOP Finnmark OF Youth race starts at the same time as the Sparebank 1 Nord-Norge OF150 at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 25, but there will be a joint riders’ meeting the day before, followed by a wonderful, memorable, and free breakfast banquet (349,-) at Scandic Alta on Sunday at 09.00
For the 13-14 age group, the course is about 30 kilometers long.
For the 15–16 and 17–19 age groups, there are two laps totaling 50 kilometers.
Coop Finnmark OF Youth was held for the first time in 2017 and was an immediate success.
Here, everyone—regardless of skill level—can put themselves and their biking skills to the test on Finnmark’s most challenging bike trails.
"Equal rewards for everyone."
Information: Coop Finnmark OF Youth
Route
Ages 13–14: 30 km
Ages 15–16 / 17–19: 50 km
Presentation and Race Start
Presentation: Saturday, July 25, at 9:00 a.m.
Race start: Saturday, July 25, at 10:00 a.m.
Registration
Early Bird: September 18–20
AGES 13–14: 49 NOK
AGES 15–16 / 17–19: 99 NOK
Note: Offroad Finnmark is treating all participants in the Coop Finnmark OF Youth 30/50k to the breakfast banquet (349,-)
ATTENTION. A one-time license can be purchased from us upon registration.
Full-year licenses will be available for purchase starting in 2025.
"Amazing—I've never experienced anything like it, even though I was completely exhausted. I'm proud of my jersey."
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Prizes
Participation Prizes
All participants in Coop Finnmark Youth receive a participation prize.
Equipment
Required for all riders:
- Helmet
- Helmet approved in accordance with NCF/UCI regulations
- Bicycle
- I recommend a full-suspension mountain bike, but a hardtail works too
- Cell phone
- In case you need help
Recommended for all riders:
- GPS
- The route can be downloaded to a GPS device. The route is also marked, so a GPS device isn't required.
- Pump/Cartridge
- Multi-tool
- Umbrako
- Star Puller
Offers at the checkpoints in 2026
GPS/GPX
Option A:
When you download “OFxxx_stages,” you’ll get a file containing all the legs for the selected race (OF150, OF300, or OF700). This means that when you use the file on your GPS device, you must activate a new track for each checkpoint. Note: Make sure you get all the stages loaded. Some GPS devices have trouble with this.
Option B:
If you download a file from the “All-files” subfolder, you’ll get a file for the entire race. Please note that the files for OF300 and OF700 may contain more waypoints than some older GPS devices can handle. Make sure the entire file loads onto your device.
Option C:
If you can't get all the segments to work on your device, you can download the segments one by one from the "One-by-one" folder.
Instructions for transferring tracks to a Garmin Edge:
- Download the files using our link and save them locally on your PC or Mac.
- Connect your GPS to your PC or Mac using a cable
- Copy the GPX file to the "New files" folder on your 1030.
- Disconnect your GPS by tapping the "Safely Eject and Disconnect" icon.
- Test to make sure all the tracks are working.
If you have a newer Garmin GPS, you can also use the free Connect app to transfer the tracks to your device. There, the track (GPX file) is converted into a route that helps you navigate.
Instructions for retrieving a route from Connect:
- Download the files using our link and save them locally on your PC, Mac, or phone.
- Log in to Connect on your PC or Mac, or to the web version of Connect on your phone. You cannot use the phone app for this.
- Upload the GPX file to Connect via "Import Data"
- The next time you sync your GPS device, the route will be ready to use.
Accommodations
Hotel Accommodations
We highly recommend Scandic Alta. The hotel is in a prime location, with the start and finish areas right outside the front door, and the race office and banquet facilities located in the hotel.
- To book a room at Scandic Alta: BOFI220726
- Can be booked until: June 3, 2026
- Free cancellation until 6:00 p.m. on the day of arrival
- Individual ordering and payment.
- The reservation must be guaranteed with a credit card at the time of booking
- Standard single room per night: Price 1,190,-
- Standard double room per night: Price 1,190.-
- All rooms, including breakfast and VAT.
Applies to the period of residence: 22.07. – August 2, 2026
- Visit scandichotels.com
- Choose Scandic Alta
- Enter the dates of your stay
- Select the number of people (1 or 2)
- Enter the booking code: BOFI220726
If there are no standard double rooms available, you can use the sports rate code: D000053836 to access other room categories that are available.
Booking & Customer Service: 23 15 50 00
Hours: Mon–Fri: 8:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.