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Time to prepare for the Fossavatnsgangan 2024

6 February 2024

Because of the high latitudes and high mountains, the sun doesn’t show in downtown Ísafjörður, Iceland for a long time. Even in the tracks mid-mountain, the sun is difficult to spot when the day is short. All the more reason to get into the tracks for practice. The skiing season usually starts in earnest around […]

The 44th Sapporo International Ski Marathon: A Triumph of Cross-Country Skiing Excellence

4 February 2024

Perfect Conditions for a Memorable Race The 44th edition of the Sapporo International Ski Marathon, held on February 4th, provided cross-country skiing enthusiasts with a perfect blend of challenging terrain and breathtaking scenery. The day’s conditions, characterized by intermittent clouds and occasional blue skies, set the stage for an unforgettable experience along the picturesque Shirahatayama […]

Jizerska 50 cancelled due to mild weather and missing snow

3 February 2024

Today the organizers of the Czech Worldloppet Member race, Jizerska 50, have gathered to do snow measurements and analyzing the weather forecast in order to take a final decision regarding the fate of the 57th edition of Jizerska 50 planned for next weekend. Unfortunately, they had to take the sad decision to cancel the race. […]

Best winter conditions for the 44th Sapporo Skimarathon

For the 44th time the Sapporo International Ski Marathon is going to take place coming Sunday, 4th February. And for the 2nd tim the Shirahatayama Open Stadium will be the main venue. Today, the tracks have been opened and many skiers tested them under great conditions. – 11℃ guarantee, that the thick layer of natural […]

How to get a Worldloppet Passport Stamp at König Ludwig Lauf and La Transju 2024

2 February 2024

After two cancellations we now can come with some good news again: All Passport Holders who have been travelling or travel to the race venues of the cancelled König Ludwig Lauf and La Transjurasienne can still get a stamp to their Worldloppet Passport. Due to the very mild weather and rain our German member race, […]

Four reasons why you should put Finlandia Hiihto 2024 on your race calendar

31 January 2024

Tracks filled with nature, history and culture One of the most alluring aspects of skiing in Finlandia-hiihto is the opportunity to explore the Salpausselkä Geopark, a UNESCO Global Geopark, and ski on the tracks which are currently in very good condition. The recent snowfalls have contributed to creating ideal skiing conditions, making the tracks exceptionally […]

La Transju 2024 cancelled due to lack of snow

29 January 2024

After the sad news from Germany, we now have to announce the second cancellation of the season: La Transju, French Worldloppet member, planned for February 10th and 11th has to take the difficult decision to cancel the 2024 edition. Here is the message of the organizers: Due to the lack of snow on the Jura massif and the […]

Norwegians Skaug and Fleten on top of Marcialonga 2024 results

28 January 2024

Today morning the start gun released 7000 skiers from Moena to the 70 km long track through the valleys Fiemme and Fassa, through multiple villages and finally up to Cavalese. With slight sub zero degrees and later sunshine it were fast conditions. Who is standing on top of Marcialonga 2024 results? The Norwegians have been […]

Tomorrow 8 am starts the 51st Marcialonga

27 January 2024

Marcialonga, a message of sport, culture, history, integration, solidarity. Beside being a Worldloppet member, Marcialonga is all this, and tomorrow on the trails of the hypothetic “Dolomiti Train”, 70 km between Moena and Cavalese, passing by Canazei, two speeds will travel. The elite of the pro series Ski Classics, will surely go all out, with […]

König Ludwig Lauf cancelled due to weather conditions

25 January 2024

Today the organizers of our German member race had to take the hardest decision for an organizing team: The 2024‘s edition, planned for next weekend had to be cancelled due to the bad weather of the past days. Here comes their message: Dear Participants, We regret to inform you that the König Ludwig Lauf 2024 […]

How participants’ skis are tested for fluorine wax at Vasaloppet 2024

23 January 2024

There is now a complete ban on fluorinated waxes in ski races sanctioned by the International Ski Federation. The rule applies to all Worldloppet events, so also for all 14 races during the Vasaloppet Winter Week 2024, both for elite skiers and recreational participants. “We will conduct random checks at the start and finish and […]

Italian Dominance also on Dolomitenlauf 2024’s second day

21 January 2024

The 54th Dolomitenlauf witnessed a triumphant display by Italian cross-country skiers, claiming victories in both the 42 and 21-kilometer classic races. The weekend, held against the breathtaking backdrop of the East Tyrolean Dolomites, attracted over 1,200 participants from 26 nations. The FIS races focused on distances of 21 and 42 kilometers, taking place around the […]