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The biggest sporting event of the Czech winter gets underway this week. The 56th edition of the ČEZ Jizerska 50 2023. The size of the event is confirmed by the great interest in registration among cross-country skiing enthusiasts. Of the nine races, six are hopelessly sold out, including the legendary 5 0km Padesátka. Ahead of the launch of the program on Thursday, the final remaining start numbers are available. Remaining bibs are for VW Bedřichovská 30, the ČSOB Jizerská 17 and fan favorite the ORLEN BENZINA sprint.

The upcoming four-day Jizerská program will welcome more than 9,000 Nordic skiing participants, setting a historical record. “I can confirm that by last week the number of registrations had managed to conquer that imaginary Everes. This year’s edition will see the highest-ever participation. In addition to the traditional 50km Padesátka, there is a growing demand among racers for shorter distances. I believe that by the time we start on Thursday, we will have sold even the last few remaining spots,” said Richard Valoušek from the organising agency Raul.

The track condition couldn’t be better. Temperatures are low, the snow layer is thick and firm, sun is shining.

The ČEZ Jizerská 50 races will feature athletes from 34 different countries. Including some exotic locations for winter sports, such as Vietnam, Mexico, Australia and Afghanistan. Fans can look forward to seeing top racers from the Ski Classics series led by favorites Andreas Nygaard and Emil Persson. With Astrid Oyre Slind and Ida Dahl two big favorites for the ladies’ podium are on the start. Along with many Czech celebrities from the fields of sport and culture. Also some new Worldloppet Master awardings will take place.