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Tartu Maraton 2026: Estonia’s Worldloppet Classic Returns on full original course

11 February 2026

“The race course has been under close attention in recent weeks, as limited snowfall has allowed less course grooming than usual. The snow cover is thinnest on the Palu–Elva section, which is why I personally inspected this part of the course again over the weekend. The snowfall in recent days has been helpful, and additional […]

Updated: Successful race weekends concluded in Lahti and Jura

8 February 2026

Two days, two race venues, two nations, thousands of happy finishers! This weekend, La Transjurasienne in the French Jura Mountains and the Finlandia Hiihto in Lahti were on the Worldloppet program. While the French member race took place on a 50 km point-to-point course between Lamoura and Les Rousses, the Finnish OC had to invest […]

Roivas and Karppanen Claim Long-Distance Victories at Finlandia-hiihto

7 February 2026

Kati Roivas and Miro Karppanen emerged as the champions of Saturday’s 42 km traditional technique race at Finlandia-hiihto, the iconic ski marathon held in Lahti. The event took place in sunny but biting cold conditions, with over 1,800 skiers enjoying the top-class trails of the Lahti Ski Stadium. Luckily, the early-morning deep freeze eased during […]

Third victory for Thomas Joly and second for Hanna Fine at La Transju 2026 Classic

Already winners in the past, French athletes Thomas Joly and Hanna Fine claimed victory this Saturday on the Transju’ Classic, at the end of the 50 km course between Lamoura and Les Rousses. The Transjurassienne continues this Sunday on the same course with the flagship event, raced in skating technique. At the start line: some […]

Finlandia Ski Marathon Distances Shortened – 16 km Loop on Lahti Ski Trails

4 February 2026

Due to weather conditions, the Finlandia Ski Marathon routes have been shortened. The event will now be held on a 16 km loop on the Lahti ski tracks. Despite a cold winter across Finland, planning the Finlandia Ski Marathon routes has been challenging. The limited natural snowfall has not adhered to the ground, and the […]

La Transju’ 2026: Course Route and Schedule!

3 February 2026

Thanks to good snow conditions and the hard work of our on-site teams across the different mountain areas, La Transju’ 2026 will take place between Lamoura and Les Rousses, with a point-to-point course ranging from 50 to 56 km. This route was already used for the 2023 edition. Precipitation is forecast throughout the week, with […]

Jizerská 50: A Worldloppet Classic Delivers Drama and Records

2 February 2026

The 59th edition of the ČEZ Jizerská 50 once again proved why this iconic race in the Jizera Mountains is one of the cornerstones of the Worldloppet Ski Federation. With dramatic finishes, record-breaking participation and unforgettable atmosphere, the Czech Worldloppet event wrote another outstanding chapter in its long history. Over the race weekend, an impressive […]

The König Ludwig Lauf is back!

31 January 2026

After two years of cancellation, the König Ludwig Lauf in Germany finally returned to the Worldloppet calendar today with its free technique events — and the comeback could not have been more successful. Around 1,300 skiers took part under nearly perfect winter conditions: temperatures around zero, sunshine, and a light snowfall overnight that left the […]

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 […]