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The Bieg Piastow 50th Anniversary Edition is here

28 January 2026

For the first time in history, the Polish Bieg Piastów invites skiers in February. Celebrating its 50th anniversary, this will be a special edition. The event will run from February 14 to 22, 2026, and its program includes many new features. The event date has been moved from March to February to ensure greater snow […]

Two routes considered for Transju 2026

27 January 2026

Transju’ 2026 promises an exciting weekend of cross-country skiing, with a varied program combining classic and skating techniques, as well as snowshoe tours, designed for skiers of all levels. Two routes considered In the face of increasingly challenging weather conditions, the Transju’ is adapting responsibly and proactively. At this stage, two routes are being considered […]

Update from Japan: Sapporo Skimarathon Course with alternative route

Unfortunately the usually snow-blessed region around Sapporo is experiencing another winter with shortage of snow. Due to that, the organizers had to come to a decision, how to carry out the 46th Sapporo Skimarathon coming weekend, February 1st. Instead of a 50 km original race course, a loop of 10 km has been prepared. This […]

Emilie Fleten and Kaspar Stadaas win the snowfight at Marcialonga 2026

25 January 2026

“Cross-country skiing is still a winter sport and an outdoor sport!”, said Angelo Corradini – Worldloppet Honorary President – yesterday evening at the official opening of Marcialonga 2026. A fact, that made it a tough day for the 7000 skiers of the 53rd edition of Italy’s Worldloppet race. In the early morning hours it started […]

Marcialonga 2026: Showtime in the Fiemme and Fassa Valleys

21 January 2026

The countdown is over: this weekend, the 53rd Marcialonga takes center stage in the heart of the Dolomites. Perfectly prepared tracks, buzzing villages and thousands of skiers from around the world will turn the Fiemme and Fassa valleys into a true festival of cross-country skiing. On Sunday, January 25, the legendary race unfolds over 70 […]

Snow and condition update: Marcialonga, König Ludwig Lauf, Jizerska 50 & Sapporo

19 January 2026

Two busy weekends are awaiting us on the Worldloppet Ski Marathon Calendar. With coming weekend’s Marcialonga in Val di Fiemme/Italy the cross-country skiing family is continuing its season. A week later – end of January/beginning of February – there are even three events on the program: The German König Ludwig Lauf, the Jizerska 50 in […]

Dolomitenlauf 2026: Classic Finale in the Fog crowns Italian Champions and Local Heroes

18 January 2026

The 56th Dolomitenlauf came to a close today in Obertilliach with the traditional Classic Race over 20 km and 40 km. While yesterday’s skating races were held under blue skies, dense fog accompanied the athletes on Sunday, adding an extra challenge to the king’s discipline of classic technique. Nevertheless, around 600 skiers from 34 nations […]

Dolomitenlauf 2026: Fast Racing, International Podiums and a Strong Worldloppet Spirit

17 January 2026

The 56th Dolomitenlauf kicked off today in Obertilliach under perfect winter conditions, opening an exciting race weekend for Austria’s oldest popular cross-country ski event and a founding member of the Worldloppet Ski Federation. More than 600 skiers from 34 nations took part in today’s skating races over 20 km and 40 km, enjoying fast, grippy […]

Dolomitenlauf with alternative race course ready for 2026’s edition

9 January 2026

From 16 to 18 January 2026, the 56th Dolomitenlauf will take place in Obertilliach, Austria. Once again around 1,500 participants from more than 30 nations are awaited on the snow-sure trails of Osttirol. Even tough winter has not been very snowy in Central Europe so far, preparations are well underway, and conditions in Obertilliach are […]

Armellini defeats Stocek and wins Vasaloppet China 2026

4 January 2026

4th January at 10:00 the start gun shot in Jingyuetan Park, Changchun China, for 2026’s edition of Vasaloppet China. 700 participants from all around the globe started over the two main distances of 25 km and 50 km, hundreds more for the shorter distances. While in the ladies competition the podium is completely Chinese, in […]

Vasaloppet China kicking off Worldloppet winter season 2026

3 January 2026

Tomorrow, January 4th, the Vasaloppet China is going to kick-off the Worldloppet winter 2026. Only a few days after New Year’s Eve, Vasaloppet China has become a major date in the global cross-country ski calendar. Also this year the main race leads over 50 km and the silver race over 25 km. A 6 km […]

MyLoppet Winter Raffle – Join, Track & Win Big!

18 December 2025

To close out the year with something special, Worldloppet is launching the MyLoppet Winter Raffle — a community giveaway for all skiers who create a MyLoppet account on the Worldloppet website. With 10 high-value prizes from Worldloppet member races and partners, this is the perfect moment to join the digital home of the Worldloppet family. […]