Canada, Estonia and Finland: Worldloppet triple weekend ahead
The next two days Worldloppet is guest in three different nations. In Estonia, the Tartu Maraton is going to take place for the 48th time, while in Gatineau/Canada the Gatineau Loppet is welcoming the Worldloppet skiers. In Lahti the postponed Finlandia Hiihto is standing on the program.
Fresh snow for Gatineau
While it was raining in the beginning of the week in Gatineau/Ottawa, the temperatures have dropped yesterday and over night a 15-20 cm layer of fresh snow has been falling. Nevertheless the original race course of Gatineau Loppet had to be adapted for the 44th edition of Canada’s Worldloppet race. Between 1500 and 2000 skiers are going to be part of the 47 km and 24 km races in classic and in skating technique.
Program of Gatineau Loppet 2022
- Saturday, February 19, 2022
- Sunday, February 20, 2022
Regarding Covid measures pleas find all the information here.
Tartu Maraton ready for 6000 skiers
The 48th Tartu Maraton will be held on this Sunday, February 20th, on the classic Otepää-Elva route. Although the snow has been melting in recent days, the trail is still in good condition. The final touch will be given by the track master on Saturday night.
The weather has not been the best for the track on the last few days, but Tartu Maraton track master Assar Kütt and chief organizer Indrek Kelk are still optimistic.
“It seems that the weather has not made damage on our track and it should be pretty good by Sunday. Most of the track, despite this intermediate melt, is still rather good. Today, track master Assar Kütt will start doing the track from Otepää, but the main work will be done on the last night,” Indrek Kelk explains the current track situation.
Changes on the main marathon day
Up to 2 000 participants are allowed at Tehvandi Stadium at a time. The start corridors for the first 2 waves (numbers 1-2000) will be opened at 9:45, except the elite, which will be opened at 9:51.
Start numbers 2001-3000 are allowed to enter the stadium after the start of the first wave at 10:05.
It is mandatory to wear mask before the start (except during the warm-up) and after the finish. In the shuttle bus and at the finish, you may get the mask from the organiser if necessary.
The location of the finish line for this year’s marathon and the location of the services have changed.
48. Tartu Marathon track schemes are HERE, participant information HERE.
Postponed Finlandia Hiihto finally taking place
Because of the pandemic situation the original event has been replaced and rescheduled with a Classic Technique event which will take place in two days, Sunday 20th February. 65 km, 32 km and 20 km are the distances to go. The registration is closing today. Also the virtual event of Finlandia Hiihto is going to end on Sunday.
Find all on-site information and a schedule here.
