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 International Success and Ideal Conditions at the 48th Gatineau Loppet

16 February 2026

The 48th edition of the Gatineau Loppet concluded yesterday under nearly perfect weather conditions, providing an ideal setting for cross-country ski enthusiasts. Smiles on their faces and a strong sense of accomplishment, skiers crossed the finish line in the 2, 5, 10, 27 and 50 km freestyle events on this second and final day of […]

Christopher Kalev and Tatjana Mannima win Tartu Maraton 2026

15 February 2026

Today the 52nd Tartu Maraton has been taking place on the traditional 63km course between Otepää and Elva. Despite the cold temperatures, today’s Tartu Maraton classic races took place as planned. In the men’s competition, victory went to Christopher Kalev (EST), while Tatjana Mannima (EST)  was the fastest among the women. It was one of […]

Abundant snow awaits thousands of skiers this weekend at the Gatineau Loppet

13 February 2026

The Gatineau Loppet, Canada’s stage of the Worldloppet, is ready to welcome participants from around the world to a stunning winter wonderland, with 183 cm of snow this season—well above the seasonal average. Some 2,400 skiers from 20 countries are set to enjoy the ultimate Gatineau Loppet experience on the breathtaking trails of Gatineau Park, […]

Tartu Maraton 2026: Estonia’s Worldloppet Classic Returns on full original course

11 February 2026

“The race course has been under close attention in recent weeks, as limited snowfall has allowed less course grooming than usual. The snow cover is thinnest on the Palu–Elva section, which is why I personally inspected this part of the course again over the weekend. The snowfall in recent days has been helpful, and additional […]

Updated: Successful race weekends concluded in Lahti and Jura

8 February 2026

Two days, two race venues, two nations, thousands of happy finishers! This weekend, La Transjurasienne in the French Jura Mountains and the Finlandia Hiihto in Lahti were on the Worldloppet program. While the French member race took place on a 50 km point-to-point course between Lamoura and Les Rousses, the Finnish OC had to invest […]

Roivas and Karppanen Claim Long-Distance Victories at Finlandia-hiihto

7 February 2026

Kati Roivas and Miro Karppanen emerged as the champions of Saturday’s 42 km traditional technique race at Finlandia-hiihto, the iconic ski marathon held in Lahti. The event took place in sunny but biting cold conditions, with over 1,800 skiers enjoying the top-class trails of the Lahti Ski Stadium. Luckily, the early-morning deep freeze eased during […]

Third victory for Thomas Joly and second for Hanna Fine at La Transju 2026 Classic

Already winners in the past, French athletes Thomas Joly and Hanna Fine claimed victory this Saturday on the Transju’ Classic, at the end of the 50 km course between Lamoura and Les Rousses. The Transjurassienne continues this Sunday on the same course with the flagship event, raced in skating technique. At the start line: some […]

Finlandia Ski Marathon Distances Shortened – 16 km Loop on Lahti Ski Trails

4 February 2026

Due to weather conditions, the Finlandia Ski Marathon routes have been shortened. The event will now be held on a 16 km loop on the Lahti ski tracks. Despite a cold winter across Finland, planning the Finlandia Ski Marathon routes has been challenging. The limited natural snowfall has not adhered to the ground, and the […]

La Transju’ 2026: Course Route and Schedule!

3 February 2026

Thanks to good snow conditions and the hard work of our on-site teams across the different mountain areas, La Transju’ 2026 will take place between Lamoura and Les Rousses, with a point-to-point course ranging from 50 to 56 km. This route was already used for the 2023 edition. Precipitation is forecast throughout the week, with […]

Jizerská 50: A Worldloppet Classic Delivers Drama and Records

2 February 2026

The 59th edition of the ČEZ Jizerská 50 once again proved why this iconic race in the Jizera Mountains is one of the cornerstones of the Worldloppet Ski Federation. With dramatic finishes, record-breaking participation and unforgettable atmosphere, the Czech Worldloppet event wrote another outstanding chapter in its long history. Over the race weekend, an impressive […]

The König Ludwig Lauf is back!

31 January 2026

After two years of cancellation, the König Ludwig Lauf in Germany finally returned to the Worldloppet calendar today with its free technique events — and the comeback could not have been more successful. Around 1,300 skiers took part under nearly perfect winter conditions: temperatures around zero, sunshine, and a light snowfall overnight that left the […]