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American Birkebeiner starting waves filling up quickly

17 November 2025

Have you registered for the American Birkebeiner yet? Don’t wait! Temperatures are dropping and the snow is beginning to fall! Don’t miss your chance to ski the world-famous American Birkebeiner, Kortelopet, or Prince Haakon. Waves are closing quickly! Remember, if the wave you qualify for is full, you’ll be placed in the next higher wave. […]

Where the old meets the new – Tartu Maraton Vintage

10 November 2025

Originally planned as a jubilee event every five years, the vintage race of Tartu Maraton quickly won skiers’ hearts — and now takes place every winter. Held on the day before the classic races, the 31 km Vintage course follows the original rolling trail. The course master also prepares a specially widened track for wooden […]

Gunnar’s Nordic Adventures from Sapporo Skimarathon 2025

7 November 2025

Follow Gunnar on another episode of Gunnar’s Nordic Adventures! This time we travel to Japan 🇯🇵 and ski the Sapporo Skimarathon. This was his 19th and last missing marathon event on the globe, which means, he became a Worldloppet Global Skier! Sapporo is also known for it’s great deep snow alpine skiing possibilities. Something the […]

“I am in love with Gatinau Loppet” – Get ready for 2026

6 November 2025

3 Questions to Gatnieau Loppet Course Director Réjean Larouche Why is the Gatineau Loppet special to you? “In winter, my passion… is cross-country skiing! I love this sport in all its forms—the cold, the glide, the scenery, nature. For me, there’s nothing better! Over 50 years ago, I left my native Saguenay and had a […]

Experience La Transju’ 2026 Through Your 5 Senses 

31 October 2025

Sight — A course through breathtaking landscapes La Transju’ takes you on a journey through the unique scenery of the Jura Mountains: vast spruce forests, snowy plateaus, peat bogs, and the iconic passages through charming French villages. You’ll experience stunning panoramas that blend wild nature with picturesque charm. Among the highlights, the Risoux Massif offers […]

Marcialonga 2026 – A Winter of Skiing and Olympic Spirit

23 October 2025

The valleys of Fiemme and Fassa are buzzing with excitement as they prepare to host the Nordic skiing, Ski Jumping and Nordic Combined events of the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics. For cross-country skiers, this creates a unique moment: take part in the 53rd Marcialonga and soak up the Olympic atmosphere in the very same locations […]

Ski two Worldloppet classics and get the passport for free

20 October 2025

The popular campaign is back! Register for both Finlandia-hiihto and Tartu Maraton and you’ll receive a Worldloppet Passport as a gift. When bought separately, the price is 39 EUR. All participants will also enter a prize draw for Vauhti ski wax sets and energy packs!  How to join the campaign? * Participants who register for […]

Dolomitenlauf: Austria’s lagerst cross-country skiing event with guaranteed snow

14 October 2025

paid content by Osttirol. Dolomitenlauf – ‘Everyone is a winner over themselves’ From 16 to 18 January 2026, Austria’s largest cross-country skiing event, the Dolomitenlauf, will once again take place in snow-covered Obertilliach in Osttirol. The international competition, which can look back on over 50 years of racing history, now attracts over 2,000 athletes from […]

Visa-free: China makes traveling to Vasaloppet China 2026 easier

10 October 2025

Vasaloppet China kicks off the Worldloppet year on January 4th in the winter wonderland of Jingyuetan National Forest Park in Changchun. Easy Travel from Across Europe With visa-free entry now available for citizens of 47 countries—including Germany, Austria, Switzerland, France, Italy, Norway, Finland, Denmark, Poland, Ireland, Iceland, Australia, New Zealand and Japan—traveling to China has […]

Cross-country skiing at the bottom of the world: The Antarctic Loppet

6 October 2025

paid content by Antarctic Logistics & Expeditions Cross-country skiing has a long and storied heritage in Antarctica. Roald Amundsen’s team was the first to reach the South Pole and their skiing ability was a key element to their success. Antarctic Logistics & Expeditions proudly offers their newest experience to celebrate this key element of Antarctica’s […]

News from Finland: Get ready for Finlandia Skimarathon 2026

1 October 2025

On February 7th and 8th Lahti is going to be the venue of Finlandia Skimarathon 2026 again. It counts to the most convenient Worldloppet races due to its accessibility, its modern facilities and its beautiful race course. Stressless skiing trips to Finlandia Hiihto 2026 Would you like to enjoy your skiing trip without stress and […]

Jizerská 50 2026 Registration open now

4 September 2025

Cross-country skiers from around the world can now secure their spot at the 59th ÄŒEZ Jizerská 50, taking place from 29 January to 1 February 2026 in BedÅ™ichov, Czech Republic. Due to the 2026 Winter Olympics, the race weekend is scheduled one week earlier than usual, but the traditional four-day festival of skiing remains packed […]