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Vasaloppet China taking place as domestic event

17 December 2021

On January 4th the Vasaloppet China should open the Worldloppet winter season 2022 and the new year. For a long time it was not clear, if the race can take place due to very strict restrictions because of the ongoing pandemic. Now it is clear: The 20th edition of Vasaloppet China is going to take […]

Free wax service at Tartu Maraton for Passportholders

8 December 2021

Tartu Maraton’s Organizers are coming up with a special offer to all Worldloppet Passportholders. Everybody who owns a Worldloppet Passport registering for the Tartu Maraton gets a free wax service. No matter when the registration is done. But if you want to get an extra good price, you should register until December 13th. This free […]

30 organizations taking part in the Worldloppet Autumn Seminar

26 November 2021

Another winter we have to deal with Covid and its impact to race organizations. Over the summer months many race organizers have collected experiences in Covid control, security plans, restrictions… Now, right bevor winter is coming into our countries Worldloppet has invited more than 30 organizations to meet virtually and exchange these experiences. “In times […]

Tartu Maraton serves 17.000 reusable dishes

8 November 2021

For the first time, environmentally friendly dishes were used in Tartu Marathon autumn events. In co-operation with the local organisation Eesti Pandipakend, food and drinks were served in reusable bowls and cups in the finish canteen. We asked Kaupo Tammemäe, the Service Manager of Tartu Marathon, how big was the impact for the nature, how […]

One Calendar for all ski marathons in the world

3 November 2021

“The world of cross-country skiing is to small for staying apart from each other. We have to share our experiences and knowlege to stand better for the sport we love.” To this conclusion came the officials of the world federation for marathon skiing, Worldloppet. This is the reason why the federation has begun to reach out to the […]

Internationals able again to travel to Demino Skimarathon

1 November 2021

On March 6th and 7th 2022 it is time again, to ski a marathon in Russia. The Demino Skimarathon is going in to its 15th edition in Rybinsk. This winter international participants are able again, to travel to Rybinsk. The organizers help with the visa. The competition program will be opened on March 6th with […]

Final chance to go to Vasaloppet 2022

28 October 2021

The Vasaloppet 2022 will be a very special one. First of all, after a year “COVID break” the masses of marathon skiers will return to Sälen, the start of Vasaloppet. On March 6th the Swedish Worldloppet race is also celebrating its 100th anniversary. No wonder, the race was fully booked out after some days. So […]

König Ludwig Lauf offering 100 % guarantee for their participants 2022

23 October 2021

Not only does european summer time end on October 31st, but also the early bird discount for signing up to the König Ludwig Lauf ends on October 31st 11:59 p.m. CET. Until the, you may register for the König Ludwig Lauf 2022, taking place on February 4th to 6th, in order to benefit from reduced […]

What is the point about the Open Track format?

18 October 2021

The American Birkebeiner is adding one more day of racing during Birkie Week! Introducing the Open Track experience – same great events, same racecourse, inspiring downtown finish, simply with a more relaxed approach.  The Open Track event is for skiers that want to compete against themselves on the famed Birkie Trail.  Limited to the first 1000 people, […]

Cancelled: Delta forces Merino Muster to cancellation

13 September 2021

Unfortunately Covid does not stop from the new season. Now, after Ushuaialoppet and Kangaroo Hoppet, also the New Zealand Worldloppet member Merino Muster had to announce the cancellation. The Covid cases in New Zealand are increasing again and the Delta variant is making the situation very unclear. The race was planned to start on 18th […]

Merino Muster postponed, Ushuaialoppet extended

31 August 2021

Merino Muster postponed to mid of September As new COVID restrictions are affecting New Zealand, Merino Muster’s OC has announced, that the Merino Muster 2021 gets postponed for two weeks. New the race should take place on 18th September. The trails at the Snow Farm in Wanaka are in a great shape, as the region […]