Lapland’s reindeer race blends Sámi heritage with Arctic sport
Last weekend, Lake Inari in Finland hosted one of Lapland’s most famous events: the Reindeer King’s Race, marking the grand finale of the Poro Cup. Each year, nearly 200 racing reindeer compete in this competition, which includes multiple events across Finnish Lapland and begins in Rovaniemi in late February.
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