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Last chance to go to Vasaloppet 2024: Christmas Shopping

30 November 2023

“Same procedure as last year? Same procedure as every year!” The Worldloppet Christmas Shopping is here, and we’re spreading the holiday cheer with an exciting giveaway! Shop and Win Visit our webshop, place your orders before December 4th, so we can make sure, the delivery will be right in time to lay under the Christmas […]

54 years of Dolomitenlauf – “Everyone a winner above themselves”

24 November 2023

paid content by Osttirol Austria’s biggest cross-country skiing event with guaranteed snow for professionals and amateurs. From 19 to 21 January 2024 it’s that time again: Austria’s biggest cross-country skiing event, the Dolomitenlauf, will once again take place in East Tyrol on a snow-white stage. More than 2,000 athletes from all over the world now […]

Silver stamp from the Vintage race of Tartu Maraton 2024

23 November 2023

In 2024, the Estonian Worldloppet race will reach the 50th edition. For the jubilee celebrations, everyone is welcome to join the time true Vintage race! It takes place on February 17, just a day before the traditional classical distances of Tartu Maraton. And – it is valid for the Worldloppet silver stamp! The race is 31 […]

Gunnar’s Nordic Adventures from Lahti: Ski Jumping with Olli Muotka

18 November 2023

Follow me to the second part of Gunnar’s Nordic Adventures from 🇫🇮 Lahti! This time, I won’t do what I am used to – cross-country skiing – I will try ski jumping for the first time. The Finlandia Hiihto Skimarathon starts and finishes in the ski stadium Lahti. Everyone knows the huge jumping hills there. […]

How does the Fluoro Wax Ban affect us at ski marathons?

4 November 2023

Ok, the fluoro wax ban by FIS is official, and now? Let’s get the first and most important question answered right away: Yes, this rule also applies to popular skiers. The fluoro wax ban is a FIS rule, valid at all FIS races – and all Worldloppet races are such. The International Ski and Snowboard […]

La Transju 2024: Steps for sustainability & consistency

26 October 2023

For over 40 years, La Transju’ has been France’s most popular and continues to grow. Each year it demonstrates its dynamism, adapting to environmental and meteorological constraints, and multiplies its projects to promote the image of the Jura and Haut-Doubs beyond its borders. La Transju 2024 – a date in the Worldloppet calendar, not to […]

Cross-country skiing in the unspoilt nature of Osttirol

24 October 2023

paid content by Osttirol Experience winter nature with a full-body workout in Osttirol The sporting activities with which you can keep fit in winter in the nature of Osttirol, Austria – the venue of Worldloppet’s Dolomitenlauf, are almost unlimited. Cross-country skiing has a long tradition in Osttirol and inspires more and more winter sports enthusiasts. […]

Bieg Piastow: Is this the most convenient race venue?

23 October 2023

The Bieg Piastow Association once again invites competitors from all over the world to the largest cross-country skiing festival in Poland: 48th KGHM Bieg Piastów – Cross-Country Skiing Festival. For the second time it will be held with the start, finish line, starting number office, expo and other attractions in one, very convenient place: the […]

From skier to skier: What to expect from Tartu Maraton

19 October 2023

Tartu Maraton has been in the Worldloppet calendar for almost 30 years. In their feedback skiers say that challenging themselves on the world famous classical track is the biggest motivator to join the event. But – one of the biggest reasons for doing the race is also a stamp to the WL passport. The statistics […]

3 questions, 3 answers, 3 reasons to travel to Canada’s Gatineau Loppet

17 October 2023

Well, when talking about sports in Canada, of course, first thing to talk about is hockey. But not if you are a cross-country skier. Then you want to know about the Gatineau Loppet, the Canadian Worldloppet leg. On February 17th and 18th 2024 it is time for the next edition. But why would a skier […]

Becoming a Worldloppet Master should be easy, shouldn’t it?

8 October 2023

A story by Timothy Stellmacher, Worldloppet Master #5386, March 2023 In late October 1976 in the state of Wisconsin in the USA, my brother and I decided to purchase cross-country skis.  We had spent the ’75-‘76 winter primarily indoors and we were looking for a healthy, outdoor, winter lifestyle.  We decided to buy cross-country skis.  […]

Fair prizing at Jizerska 50 registration 2024

3 October 2023

The 57th edition of ÄŒEZ Jizerská 50 will take place traditionally in February, from Thursday 8th February to Sunday 11th February 2024. After a record breaking edition past winter, you can expect a colorful program with eight races and accompanying cultural events, in short, a line-up for everyone. Jizerska 50 registration is open! Best Jizerska 50 registration fee before October […]