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Experience Tartu Maraton in summer and autumn

3 August 2022

Tartu MTB Marathon Have you ever been wondering, how does the track of Tartu Maraton look like when it is not winter? On September 18th the same course welcomes cyclists to the MTB marathon! The same varied landscape with small up- and down hills, but on a bike. Distances 89, 40 and 21 km are suitable […]

Cross-country skiing in Argentina officially opened

25 July 2022

In three weeks it is finally time again for cross-country skiing in Argentina: The Ushuaialoppet, the Argentinian Worldloppet event is going to kick off the season on August 14th. Where? At the end of the world, called Tierra del Fuego. The winter season already has been officially opened there. The organizing club of Ushuaialoppet, Club […]

Summer training for cross-country skiing

4 July 2022

There is a saying that “good skiers are made in the summer.” Reason enough for us, to give you an overview and some practical tips for summer training for cross-country skiing. Worldloppet partner coach Martin Benes with valuable insights in summer training for marathon skiers. Cross-country skiing is a very demanding sport and requires a […]

2022 – The year to finally ski the Merino Muster

3 July 2022

Great news are coming from our third ski marathon on the southern hemisphere, the Merino Muster: The full course is already groomed and in superb conditions! Reason enough, to think about 2022 as the year to finally join New Zealand’s Worldloppet race on September 3rd. The registration for Merino Muster 2022 is already open and […]

Gunnar’s Nordic Adventures at Worldloppet’s AGM in Mora

30 June 2022

For this special episode of Gunnar’s Nordic Adventures we follow our Communication Manager to the Annual General Meeting of the Worldloppet International Skifederation. From every nation, every race organization, the delegates have been meeting in Sweden’s Mora, the finish of Vasaloppet. A great venue for the AGM, as Vasaloppet is celebrating its 100th anniversary. Get […]

Marcialonga 2023 change of route brings 20 % ascent

21 June 2022

Marcialonga never settles! This time, Marcialonga gets higher for real and the 50th edition, taking place on Sunday 29th January 2023, announces a change of direction. The starting line in Moena is untouchable: the cross-country skiers are heading towards Canazei and at the turning point under the stunning Dolomites, back again to Moena. Here, historically, […]

Annual General Meeting in Mora with extensive decisions

18 June 2022

For the first time since the Covid pandemic started, the delegates of the Worldloppet member races have gathered again for the Annual General Meeting. After two virtual meetings in the past years, the delegates have met past weekend in Mora, the finish destination of Vasaloppet.  “Mora is a special place for cross-country skiing. Especially, in […]

Gallery: Worldloppet AGM 2022 in Mora

17 June 2022

In the 100th anniversary year of Vasaloppet it was clear, that the Worldloppet Annual General Meeting 2022 should visit Sweden. Here the future of cross-country skiing is made. Delegations from all Worldloppet nations have made their way to Mora, the finish of Vasaloppet. Day 2 (incl Biathlon training) Day 1

Marcialonga Pre-registration as great chance for Passport holders

31 May 2022

The official online registration for Marcialonga 2023 is going to open on June 6th. On this date, only the remaining bibs are available. Traditionally, the Marcialonga is fully booked out after only a few minutes. No problem for Worldloppet skiers. Pre-registration only for Passport holders and Masters For the Wordloppet passport holders or Masters, there […]

Plan your cross-country skiing trip 2023 now

30 May 2022

Skiing around the world is our business! This is what we support. This is what we are here for. And this is why we want to help you making your skiing dreams becoming true. And the good news is, that we are able to travel around the world again. Therefor we have collected accommodation possibilities […]

Biggest cross-country skiing race in New Zealand is returning

11 May 2022

On September 3rd it is time again for cross-country skiing action in New Zealand: The Merino Muster is going to take place again with an international starting field. The OC is thrilled and has sent this letter of invitation to all Worldloppet skiers. “We are all very excited to have the return of our International […]

Argentina, Australia and New Zealand ready to host international skiers again

28 April 2022

2022 should be the year, our southern hemisphere races in Argentina, Australia and New Zealand are going to host international skiers again. Ushuaialoppet, Kangaroo Hoppet and Merino Muster are working with high pressure to organize their events taking place in four months.  Heavily booked hotels at Kangaroo Hoppet The pandemic has changed the traveling behavior […]