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400 skiers await brilliant conditions for tomorrow’s Vasaloppet China

3 January 2022

Tomorrow (4th Jan) the Vasaloppet China is going to kick off the Worldloppet winter season. The 50 km classic course is leading the participants through the woods and over the lakes of Jingyuetan National Forest Park. 415 skiers have registered, all of them locals, as traveling to China is still not possible. The participants await […]

The dream of a full Birkie – The story of a Worldloppet Master

1 January 2022

A story from Christer Finne (FIN), Worldloppet Master #4353 The dream of a full Birkie is still alive in me. But will the corona situation allow me to participate? Birkie is kind of special to me as I bought my first Worldloppet passport in Hayward, Wisconsin/USA and started collecting stamps at Birkie 2007. That was […]

Sapporo Skimarathon accessible only for nationals

20 December 2021

On February 6th the Sapporo Skimarathon is going to take place. Unfortunately it is not possible to enter Japan for international skiers, which makes the 42nd edition of Japan’s Worldloppet race a domestic event. As an alternative, the organizers are offering a virtual edition of Japan’ biggest ski marathon: The Fun on Sapporo Virtual Race. […]

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, […]