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Kangaroo Hoppet 2026: Young Vik and Fordham win at Falls Creek

15 August 2026

The 32nd Kangaroo Hoppet took place at Falls Creek, Australia, today, delivering a memorable day of Worldloppet racing despite challenging snow conditions in the lead-up to the event. Warm temperatures, sunshine and a fast, firm track greeted the competitors. Due to the limited snowpack, the Kangaroo Hoppet and Birkebeiner courses had to be shortened, but […]

+++ Updated +++ Kangaroo Hoppet Remains Positive Ahead of 2026 Race Day

5 August 2026

The Kangaroo Hoppet Race Committee remains optimistic ahead of Australia’s Worldloppet race on Saturday, 15 August. Despite a challenging winter at Falls Creek. Unusually warm temperatures and limited snowfall have affected the Australian alpine region over the past two months. Nevertheless, several cross-country trails remain groomed and have provided good skiing considering the conditions. The […]

Three weeks to go and world-class trails are groomed for Merino Muster

4 August 2026

The countdown is officially on – just 3 weeks to go to a new Worldloppet season in New Zealand. In just three weeks, skiers from across New Zealand and around the world will come together at Snow Farm for the 2026 Merino Muster. “Our course is looking incredible, with fresh snow, pristine grooming, and kilometers of world-class […]

Prepare Smart, Train Better: Summer Miles with Haglöfs

27 July 2026

Presented by Haglöfs, Presenting Partner of Worldloppet Winter Performance Starts with Summer Preparation Every Worldloppet skier knows that strong skiers are built long before the snow arrives. Summer is the season for endurance, strength, balance and outdoor confidence — whether that means hiking, trail running, roller skiing or long days in the mountains. To help […]

Marcialonga introducing a new event for 2027

16 July 2026

Marcialonga 32km, which rounds off the range alongside the classic 70km race and the 45km Marcialonga Light.The 32km Marcialonga was conceived as a ‘Just for fun’ event, to introduce even more people to the world of cross-country skiing and to the atmosphere that makes the Marcialonga unique on an international level.The race will start on […]

Worldloppet Family Meets in Poland for Annual General Meeting

17 June 2026

All Worldloppet member nations are represented in Szklarska Poręba, Poland, as the federation looks back on a successful winter and prepares for the future of international cross-country skiing. The Worldloppet family has come together in Szklarska Poręba, Poland, for the Annual General Meeting 2026. The meeting is hosted in the home region of Bieg Piastów, […]

In Memory of Hannes Larsson

11 June 2026

The Worldloppet family mourns the passing of Hannes Larsson, one of the most dedicated and inspiring skiers in Worldloppet history. Hannes Larsson, known to many Worldloppet skiers simply as Hannes, passed away in Valence, France, on 8 June 2026 at the age of 95. For decades, he was a familiar face at Worldloppet races around […]

Tartu Maraton 2027 moves one week later

8 June 2026

The next Tartu Maraton will move one week later than its traditional weekend. The 53rd edition of the legendary Estonian ski festival will be held on 27–28 February 2027. The date change is due to the IBU Biathlon World Championships taking place in Otepää during Tartu Maraton’s usual weekend. Otepää is the traditional start venue […]

360 Skimarathons around the world, 36 Worldloppet Master Titles

14 May 2026

A remarkable milestone has been reached in the Worldloppet family: Robert Palliser has set a new all-time record with 36 Worldloppet Master titles, surpassing the long-standing mark of 34 held by Hannes Larsson. His latest titles were secured at Fossavatnsgangan, the final race of the season, marking a fitting stage for this historic achievement. Palliser’s […]

The best season in ages!

12 May 2026

Worldloppet Season 2025/26 in Numbers The Worldloppet season 2025/26 has come to an impressive close, confirming once again the global popularity of long-distance cross-country skiing. Across all events, a total of 136,009 participants took part in Worldloppet’s Global Calendar races this winter. With events in 23 countries on 6 continents and thousands of skiers representing […]

Ski & explore China for free: Become Worldloppet Ambassador at Vasaloppet China 2027

27 April 2026

Have you ever dreamed of combining a unique ski race adventure with discovering a new culture on the other side of the world? Now is your chance! Ski and explore China for free: Become Worldloppet Ambassador Skier at Vasaloppet China 2027 Worldloppet and Vasaloppet China are launching a special Creator Campaign to find a passionate […]

Nygaard celebrates Fossavatnsgangan 2026 victory and 27 skiers their Master Title

18 April 2026

The Fossavatnsgangan once again delivered a memorable season finale in Iceland, combining strong elite performances with a vibrant international Worldloppet community. In the men’s 50 km race, Andreas Nygaard of Norway claimed a dominant victory in 2:22:34.8, finishing nearly two minutes ahead of Stanislav Řezáč (2:24:10.9). Italy’s Riccardo Mich secured third place in 2:25:19.4. The […]