Petter Karlsson (born 6 September 1975) is a Swedish musher and world champion in long-distance sled dog racing.

[11][12][13] In 2018, the Swede returned to Finnmarksløpet and was able to achieve a victory 7 minutes ahead of the Norwegian Birgitte Næss.

[20] The Finnmarksløpet 2023 was also the world championship in the long distance, which Karlsson won with a time of 6 days 19 hours 35 min.

[22][23][24] Karlssons dogs have also competed in numerous races with other mushers where they have achieved good results.

[23] Karlsson is also a breeder of Alaskan huskies and runs a tourist kennel in Slussfors, where he offers 5-Day-Tours and expeditions for guests.