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Sweden and Sweden take the victory in today’s Jizerska 50

14 February 2021

Before the race local hero Kateřina Smutná mentioned she’d like to grab a medal at this year’s Jizerská 50. And she’s succeeded. With a third place, she stood on the podium again after two years. The best Czech male skier was Jiří Pliska who came 19th. The fight for the gold among the long-distance women […]

Jizerska 50 elite racing weekend coming

12 February 2021

The only exception by the Czech Ministry of Health was given to the professional events of Jizerska 50 because their participants are regularly tested. They will compete today, Friday 12th, in a sprint event and on Sunday 14th the 50 km CT main race. The Jizerska 50 is one of the “Grand Classics” events of […]

Despite pandemic: Several Wordloppet races can take place

11 February 2021

Despite the ongoing pandemic, the famous Marcialonga has taken place end of January. The organizers had to invest a lot of effort, to guarantee a safe race for more than 1100 skiers, but they managed it. Also other Worldloppet events got permission from the local authorities to take place. While the upcoming Jizerska Padesatka (14th […]

Gallery: Marcialonga 2021

10 February 2021

It was a special year. A special Marcialonga. But it was a Marcialonga. See the best shots from 2021’s Marcialonga. Marcialonga Story 2021 ? newspower.it

König Ludwig Lauf offering free virtual event

6 February 2021

The König Ludwig Lauf 2021 was forced to cancellation, but the tracks in Oberammergau are marvelous. If you would have skied their the past days, you may would recognize some signs with a QR-code on it. They are needed for the alternative virtual event the organizers have released now: Mein König Ludwig Lauf 2021. Free […]

Virtual edition remains as possibility to join the Jizerska 50

5 February 2021

Unfortunately only the professionals’ races were granted the exemption by the Czech Ministry of Health, but Jizerská 50 is unique mainly because of the participation of hobby skiers. For this reason the organizers have decided to organize a virtual race thanks to which we will be able to continue in the more than 50-year history […]

Vlog: “THIS IS MARCIALONGA 2021”

4 February 2021

?? „Madness? THIS IS MARCIALONGA!“ – What a weekend! A ski marathon taking place during the pandemic? Yes, Marcialonga took place and we have been there.VLOG: Marcialonga 2021 – A special year! Have a look inside the Marcialonga in pandemic times ?.Including:? Gunnar almost loosing composure after 68 km skiing? Visit in Caseificio Sociale Val di Fiemme, a main sponsor […]

International skiers welcome at Demino Skimarathon 2021

2 February 2021

Our friends from Demino Skimarathon got the permission from the local authorities to carry out the Russian Worldloppet race as planned on March 6th and 7th. The starting slots are limited, but with today 654 are left for the 50 km race (Worldloppet Gold race) and 118 are left for the 25 km race (Worldloppet […]

In memoriam Hans Reicherl (1935–2021)

1 February 2021

On January 26th, former Worldloppet Secretary General and CEO of König Ludwig Lauf Mr. Hans Reicherl passed away.  Hans was engaged in sports related activities all his life, with xc-skiing since 1968 being a founding-member of König Ludwig Lauf and later the CEO of the race in 1977 – 2019. He also gave contribution to […]

Gallery: Tartu Maraton 2021

Tartu Maraton 2021 was taking place with 3500 skiers participating. Almost all coming from Estonia, as internationals havn’t been able to travel to Tartu.

Swedish double victory at Marcialonga 2021

31 January 2021

The 48th Marcialonga was a success. Despite all the difficulties caused by the pandemic and the many snowfalls – with a fresh snowfall last night – that forced the organizers to work hard over the last few weeks, the organizing committee of Marcialonga managed to stage a true “miracle”. This year, 1,250 people took part […]

Gallery: Marcialonga Story 2021

30 January 2021

The Marcialonga Story event is taking place the day before the race day. Participants celebrate the traditional history of cross-country skiing and Marcialonga with skiing 12 km with wooden skies and historic outfits. ? newspower.it