Pillar 2 – Social Cohesion
Creating a direct positive impact on people’s lives
Beyond sport, the Arctic Race of Norway works to strengthen social cohesion and contribute to a fairer and more inclusive society across Northern Norway.
The race serves as a platform to highlight important social causes, connect people and organisations, and create meaningful opportunities throughout the region.
Promoting Foster Homes in Northern Norway with Bufetat
Bufetat is one of ARN’s key social partners and uses the race to help children in need find safe and supportive foster families.
Through activations and awareness campaigns during race week, Bufetat highlights the ongoing need for foster homes across Northern Norway.
The impact is tangible: following the 2025 edition, the number of foster home applications increased by 21%, while traffic to the Bufetat website rose by 89%.
Supporting Social Inclusion with Idretten Skaper Sjanser
Through its collaboration with Idretten Skaper Sjanser, ARN helps create pathways back to wellbeing for people facing social exclusion.
Preparing for and completing the Arctic Race of Norway gives participants a concrete goal, a sense of achievement and an opportunity to reconnect with an active lifestyle.
Every year, participants ride the same stages as the professional cyclists, often setting off in the early hours of the morning to reach the finish line before the elite race arrives. An extraordinary personal accomplishment and a powerful symbol of inclusion.
Promoting Employment Opportunities with NAV
ARN works alongside NAV to highlight employment opportunities across Northern Norway and contribute to the region’s economic vitality.
The race provides visibility for initiatives that help people return to work while supporting local businesses in their search for talent.
As a collaborative platform, ARN also creates connections between employers, job seekers and commercial partners. Through NAV’s extensive candidate database, local businesses can identify and recruit new employees, helping strengthen the region’s workforce and long-term development.
