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5000 skiers ready to start the Bieg Piastow

3 March 2023

The main weekend of the 47th Bieg Piastów – Cross-Country Skiing Festival in Szklarska Poręba-Jakuszyce is ahead of us. Its program includes four races, including three belonging to Worldloppet: 25, 30 and 50 km. Snow conditions are great! On Sunday, March 5, the Queen of Polish Skis, Justyna Kowalczyk-Tekieli, will also stand on the start […]

American Birkebeiner 2023 Results: Norris did it again!

26 February 2023

The American Birkebeiner 2023 as been taking pace this weekend in Wisconsin/USA. It was a record breaking year for the North American Worldloppet race. On both podiums, men & ladies, we saw familiar faces: David Norris and Alayna Sonnesyn did it again. After an early week snow storm brought over 20 cm of snow on […]

Finnish victories at Finlandia Hiihto 2023 Classic races

25 February 2023

After three exceptional years, the 50th anniversary of Finlandia-hiihto was celebrated on a route renewed last year. The route runs through the terrains of Lahti and Hollola. This year, however, the route had to be shortened from the intended 62 km route to 58 km when the fields of Savistenpää were left out. On Saturday, […]

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 […]