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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 […]

Italian triple victory at Dolomitenlauf 2024 skating race

20 January 2024

The 54th Dolomitenlauf weekend has started today with the skating events. 42 km, 21 km and the 5 km Easy Race were standing on the program. In the men’s competition the Italians showed dominance, while a Czech skier was the fastest woman. Dolomitenlauf Results 2024 Skating Men Dolomitenlauf results 2024 skating ladies Tomorrow the Austrian […]

New strategies to increase participation at Dolomitenlauf

19 January 2024

While there were once 3,400 participants lining up in Lienz, the current number has dropped to around 1,500 cross-country skiers. With steadily rising costs, there is a need to increase the number of participants. Recently, a Euroregion project was launched in collaboration with the regional governments of Trento, South Tyrol, and Tyrol. This cooperation aims […]

The most legendary Tartu Maraton

17 January 2024

During the 63-year history, the ski race has taken place 49 times in one way or another. In 2024, the Tartu Maraton will reach a new milestone – the 50th event. But which of these events has been written in bold letters to history? Each Tartu Maraton is special in its own way and, most […]

Personal Awarding for Worldloppet Masters 2024

16 January 2024

Dreaming of Marcialonga’s La Soreghina officially awarding you becoming a Worldloppet Master? Or an official/representative at another Worldloppet race? We make it happen. Tell us when and where you will finish your 10th ski marathon this winter, and we prepare a personal awarding at the race venue. Therefore, we need to know in advance. Send […]

At the doorstep of the national capital: The Gatineau Loppet 2024

15 January 2024

The Gatineau Loppet 2024 is Canada’s biggest international cross-country ski event and welcomes close to 2,500 worldwide skiers every year – with close to 1 in 5 participants coming from outside of Canada – during one of the weekends in February in Gatineau Park. Multiple events are organized, all varying in distance – 2 to […]

New route, new challenge, same tradition – Dolomitenlauf 2024

12 January 2024

The snowfall over the past few days has transformed the region around Obertilliach in the Austrian Dolomites into a true winter paradise. The Dolomitenlauf trail is already making its mark through snow-covered forests, across meadows and along deep winter river landscapes. Fresh temperatures will also ensure excellent conditions over the next few days, making the […]

One night in a TV Tower – An adventurous stay at Jizerska 50

8 January 2024

One night in a TV tower? Yes! On the mountain Jested, right next to Liberec you can see a TV tower. But this is not only a TV tower, it also is a hotel and a restaurant. The Hotel Jested is an adventurous place to stay one or two nights before or after skiing the […]

Stocek wins heartbeat final against Bing at Vasaloppet China 2024

4 January 2024

The luck was on Fabian Stocek’s side in Vasaloppet China 2024, the 22nd edition, in Changchun. The 30-year old Czech skier beat Germany’s Thomas Bing in a hotly contested sprint after two loops of 25 km in a sunny, mild but windy Jingyuetan Park. New Course Record at Vasaloppet China 2024 The duo distanced themselves […]

Vasaloppet China ready to kick off Worldloppet winter 2024

2 January 2024

The new year is only a few days old and a skier knows, what that means: It’s Vasaloppet China 2024 time! On January 4th the biggest Chinese skiing event is going to open the Worldloppet winter. The Jingyuetan Park in Changchun China is covered in white and the tracks of Vasaloppet China are perfectly in […]