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Worldloppet action at Birkie and Finlandia

24 February 2023

A quite busy weekend is awaiting us! On the one side of the great ocean the American Birkebeiner is standing on the program, on the other side, the Finlandia Hiihto. Nobody can complain about missing winter in Wisconsin/USA. Fresh snow falls on already a good layer of snow have been accompanied by freezing temperatures of […]

Justyna Kowalczyk and Henri Roos win snow fight at Tartu Maraton 2023

20 February 2023

Despite the difficult conditions, the legendary Tartu Maraton was held today on the classic Otepää-Elva 63 km route. Henri Roos won the men’s competition, Justyna Kowalczyk-Tekieli (POL) was the fastest among the women. Tartu Maraton 2023 winners The first to cross the finish line was Henri Roos (time 3:14:53.8). He was followed by Andres Juursalu […]

Gatineau Loppet 2023 pictures

What a success! From February 17 to 19, 2023, close to 2,300 athletes of all levels took part in the largest international cross-country skiing event in Canada. Representing 18 countries, they greatly celebrated the 45th edition of the Gatineau Loppet by making the sublime trails of Gatineau Park their favourite playground throughout the weekend. Find […]

Gunnar’s Nordic Adventures at Jizerska 50 2023

17 February 2023

Follow me on my next journey to discover some nordic adventures at the world’s greatest skiing destinations. This time we travel to the Czech Republic, to Bedrichov, in order to participate in the legendary Jizerska 50. It was a record breaking year for the Czech Worldloppet member race with more than 9.000 participants. Under tough […]

Estonians have good chances to win the Tartu Maraton again

Estonians are the main favorites of the 63-kilometer main distance of the Tartu Maraton on Sunday. At the start: Henri Roos and Kalev Ermits who finished among the fastest Estonians last year. Among the women, multiple Olympic champion Justyna Kowalczyk-Tekieli (POL) and three-time Tartu Maraton winner Tatjana Mannima are coming. The main contenders for first place this year […]

More than 2,000 skiers expected coming weekend at Gatineau Loppet

16 February 2023

For its 45th edition, the Gatineau Loppet, Canada’s largest cross-country ski gathering, is offering three days of friendly and competitive races on the sumptuous trails of Gatineau Park, Quebec. From February 17 to 19, 2023, cross-country ski enthusiasts from around the world will meet on the trails and in the après-ski to share their passion […]

La Transjurasienne 2023 pictures

13 February 2023

Another great edition of the great La Transjurasienne has taken place past weekend. The French member of Worldloppet is the biggest cross-country skiing race in France and attracting thousands of international skiers year by year. In 2023 almost all victories stay in the Grande Nation: Thomas Joly & Jennifer Lamber won the classic style races […]

Breaking records at Jizerska 50 2023

12 February 2023

Just like last year, the ČEZ Jizerská 50 exceeded its historical maximum. An all-time record was broken with 9,201 competitors having set out onto the trails this year! Record last year was exceeded by more than a thousand ski enthusiasts. The prestigious trail of the sold-out main race was dominated by Norwegian representatives Kasper Stadaas […]

French victories on day one of La Transju

11 February 2023

Frenchies Thomas Joly and Jennifer Lambert won the Transju’ Marathon Classic 50 km, the highlight of the first day of the 44th edition of La Transju’. With his fist raised as he crossed the finish line, Thomas Joly (Team Nordic Expérience), winner of last year’s sprint, was able to enjoy his last straight line this […]

Final adaptions to La Transjurasienne 2023 route

10 February 2023

Environmental responsibility is one of the most important commitments from the organizers of La Transjurasienne. Therefore they have adapted the race courses and the event to its environment and nature, and not the other way around. In order to additionally guarantee optimal skiing conditions, the organizers had to do some final changes on the race […]

Watch 3 Worldloppet races live online

9 February 2023

Several Worldloppet races are part of the Ski Classics Pro Tour – a European elite championship in long distance skiing. These races are broadcasted on the streaming plattform SC Play. Here comes a special offer for the Worldloppet family: Watch Jizerska50, Vasaloppet and Birkebeinerrennet live with SC PLAY (English commentary) and get access to all […]

Jizerska 50 2023 totally sold out

8 February 2023

The biggest sporting event of the Czech winter gets underway this week. The 56th edition of the ČEZ Jizerska 50 2023. The size of the event is confirmed by the great interest in registration among cross-country skiing enthusiasts. Of the nine races, six are hopelessly sold out, including the legendary 5 0km Padesátka. Ahead of […]