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Alutaguse confirmed as venue of Tartu Maraton 2025

February 6, 2025

The location of the 51. Tartu Maraton has been officially confirmed yesterday. The race will take place on February 15th-16th at Alutaguse Sports Center, as the necessary snow cover is available there, unlike on the original course.

The race will be held on a 20 km loop, which participants in the shorter distance will complete once, while those in the longer distance will complete twice. The full marathon distance is 40 km. The 20 km classic and freestyle races, as well as the vintage and relay race, will take place on Saturday.  40 km classic race will be held on Sunday. Children’s races will be organized on Saturday in both Tartu, at Tähtvere Sports Park, and in Alutaguse.

“There is some joy that the snow in Alutaguse has held up well and that the Tartu Maraton can take place, but of course, there is also some regret that we cannot use our usual courses and distances, which skiers eagerly wait and love,” commented the race director Indrek Kelk. “Whether this format suits for Tartu Maraton or not, is something each participant will have to decide themselves,” he added.

Info for Worldloppet Skiers

  • The 20 km classic, freestyle, and vintage races on Saturday give a Silver stamp, while the 40 km classic race on Sunday gives a Gold stamp.
  • Stamps can be collected at the secretariat tent in Alutaguse.
  • The Masters’ reception will take place on Friday, February 14, at Tartu Laululava (2nd floor, same building as WL and Tartu Maraton office) from 17:00 to 19:00.
  • Invitations will be sent via email. Passport holders receive a basic ski waxing service for free! See more at the participant info: https://tartumaraton.ee/en/tartu-maraton-2025/tartu-maraton-in-alutaguse

A week before Tartu Maraton 2025 the minus degrees have arrived to Tartu, but the original course still does not have enough snow. Forecasts predict colder temperatures but no snowfall that would allow to prepare the ski tracks on the traditional Otepää–Elva route.

More information about the Tartu Maraton in Alutaguse HERE, and registration for the Tartu Maraton is open HERE.

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