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Golden Day for Australia at the 2025 Kangaroo Hoppet

23 August 2025

Falls Creek, Australia, witnessed a historic day as home athletes Phillip Bellingham and Rosie Fordham claimed double gold at the 31st Kangaroo Hoppet, the opening event of the 2025/26 Worldloppet season. Nearly 1,000 competitors from 24 nations joined the celebration, creating a vibrant international atmosphere in Victoria’s alpine heart. Bellingham’s Career-Defining Victory For triple Olympian […]

Worldloppet returns to Falls Creek with Kangaroo Hoppet 2025

20 August 2025

Strong Snow Conditions and International Field Preparations are in full swing for the 31st Kangaroo Hoppet 2025, which will take place this weekend in Falls Creek, Australia, officially kicking off the new Worldloppet season. Thanks to fresh snowfall and cold temperatures, the racecourse is in excellent condition, promising perfect skiing for the nearly 750 participants […]

Amanda Bohlin and Østen Brovold Midtsundstad win Cykelvasan 90 2025

11 August 2025

Cykelvasan 90, Sweden’s largest mountain bike race and a highlight of the Vasaloppet Summer Week, saw thrilling sprint finishes in both the men’s and women’s competitions on Saturday, August 9. Sweden’s Amanda Bohlin claimed her second Cykelvasan title, narrowly defeating Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Lejla Njemcevic by one second in a dramatic finale. In the men’s […]

König Ludwig Lauf: A Scalable Track Toward a Snow-Safe Future

21 July 2025

As climate conditions continue to shift, the organizers of Germany’s most traditional cross-country ski marathon, the König Ludwig Lauf, are taking bold, sustainable steps to secure the race’s future. Following weather-related cancellations in recent years, the race committee has introduced a new modular course design centered around an 8-kilometer core loop. This innovative concept allows […]

Positive signs from Argentina: Ushuaialoppet organizers working on 2027

7 July 2025

Last week, after the Annual General Meeting we have reported about the cancellation of Ushuaialoppet 2025 due to financial challenges. Also in the organizing team has changed. After some meetings with the new team, we can forward positive signs from Patagonia: The organizers have a plan to welcome back international skiers, specially Worldloppeters, in August […]

Clear vision for popular skiing: Worldloppet Annual General Meeting in Austria

16 June 2025

From June 12th to 15th, delegates from 18 nations across four continents gathered in Lienz, Austria, for the Annual General Meeting of the Worldloppet Ski Federation. The meeting was hosted by the Dolomitenlauf, one of Worldloppet’s founding races. It marked the fourth time Lienz has served as host—a tribute to the city’s historic role in […]

Tartu on the move: UCI gravel ambitions and world-class flat marathon

9 June 2025

Have you ever left the Tartu Maraton wishing you had more time – to explore the city, or to return for another sporting challenge? Join us in golden autumn for a new kind of experience – on two wheels or on foot. The Tartu MTB Marathon, one of Europe’s largest off-road cycling events, is stepping […]

Explore the Worldloppet Summer Events 2025

26 May 2025

While Worldloppet is known for uniting the world’s greatest cross-country ski marathons, many of our member races also bring their passion for endurance sports to the summer months. From scenic trail runs through alpine valleys to gravel bike challenges on forest tracks, the Worldloppet Summer Event Calendar 2025 offers a wide range of outdoor adventures […]

Finlandia Ski Marathon Returns on different February weekend in 2026

14 May 2025

After a spectacular 2025 edition that brought nearly 3,800 skiers together in the snowy landscapes of Lahti and Hollola, the Finlandia Ski Marathon is set to return on February 7–8, 2026 (instead of late February). Known as one of the most beloved long-distance ski races in the Worldloppet calendar, this iconic event continues to grow […]

“I will tell everyone I know that Estonia is absolutely worth visiting”

8 May 2025

As world federation for popular cross-country skiing we are the point of contact for many athletes, organizers, companies and participants. Sometimes we receive criticism, sometimes constructive feedback. Sometimes complains and some times praise. And sometimes… yes sometimes we receive the warmest words that tell us, why we are doing all of this. In a joint […]

First Worldloppet Winter Meeting held this season at Engadin Skimarathon 2025

24 April 2025

27 Worldloppet delegates from 13 destinations have met for a first winter meeting during the marathon week in the Engadin, Switzerland. The Engadin Skimarathon with its side events has provided the perfect platform for a gathering and exchange between the organizers. “It was a fantastic experience and a great opportunity for staff from the different […]