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First female Worldloppet Master from New Zealand: “Won’t be my last marathon!”

4 November 2024

Alice Moran has become the first female Worldloppet Master from New Zealand. At the Merino Muster 2024 – her home race – she got awarded with this title. Afterwards she shared here feelings about this journey, to encourage skiers from all around the globe, to take on the challenge: “This race was different from my […]

Find Your Perfect Ski Marathon with the New Ski Marathon Calculator

29 October 2024

You want to try out a ski race, but not sure which one suits you best? Just in time for winter, we have launched a new tool designed to make choosing the right ski marathon easier than ever. Our Ski Marathon Calculator is now live on the website, helping skiers of all levels discover which […]

Osttirol: Over 400 kilometers of varied and snow-sure cross-country trails

24 October 2024

paid content by Osttirol Cool mountain air permeates the airways, snow crunches under the tips of your poles and you keep moving forwards through wide valleys, in quiet forests and on sunny high plateaus. Hardly any other sport combines dynamic movement and enjoyment of the landscape like the powerful gliding on the narrow poles. In […]

Historic collaboration between Northug’s Janteloppet and König Ludwig Lauf

21 October 2024

A groundbreaking cross-border partnership in cross-country skiing has been established: Janteloppet AS, the ski race founded by cross-country skiing legend Petter Northug, and the König Ludwig Lauf, Germany’s largest cross-country skiing event, have announced a landmark collaboration. Starting in 2026, a new race from the König Ludwig Lauf will be integrated into the Janteloppet Grand […]

Vlog: My toughest race! 90 km cross-country skiing by night – NattVasan 2024

17 October 2024

We all know, that Vasaloppet is tough. 90 km cross-country skiing! But doing this whole thing during the night is crazy. Welcome to NattVasan 2024! What a magical experience: Thousands of headlamps through the dark woods of the Swedish night between Sälen and Mora. Spectators with flares and drinks and great support and awesome tracks. […]

Birkie Trailhead: A new home not just for Birkie, but for all outdoor sportsmen

6 October 2024

This summer, The American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation held the Grand Opening Celebration of Base Camp at Mt. Telemark Village in Cable, Wisconsin USA, home of the Birkie Trailhead.  “The Birkie Trailhead is not about the Birkie or the ABSF, this is about a community doing something together” said Ben Popp, Executive Director of the American […]

How Bieg Piastów is Preparing for 2025: An Interview with Managing Director Kaja

23 September 2024

We talked to Managing Director of Bieg Piastow, Kaja Sznajdrowicz-Kręcichwost, about how the organizing team is preparing for upcoming winter, in order to prevent another cancellation. After cancelling last year, are you ready to invite competitors to the Piast Run in 2025? Kaja: We will do everything to prevent a repeat of the situation in […]

Adapted race course for Vasaloppet China 2025

17 September 2024

The countdown to Vasaloppet China 2025 has begun with the opening of the registration. It’s shaping up to be one of the most exciting editions yet. Held in the stunning landscape of Changchun’s Snow World in Jingyuetan Park, Vasaloppet China offers a cross-country skiing adventure like no other. With breathtaking snow sculptures, newly improved race […]

Combo trip Estonia and Finland gives a free Worldloppet Passport

16 September 2024

Now is the perfect time to plan your winter adventures! Register for Tartu Maraton and Finlandia-hiihto for two memorable weekends and receive an exclusive gift – The Worldloppet Passport! The passport guarantees special bonuses in all WL races. In case you already have it, you may also give it to a friend. When bought separately, […]

A Legend turns 90: British Mr. Technical Delegate, Paddy Field

13 September 2024

Paddy Field (GBR) Paddy was one of the most active Technical Delegates in the Worldloppet winters over the past decades. As a long time chairman of FIS popular sub-committee he was was the connection between FIS, Worldloppet & organizers. He was also the the force behind foundation of the FIS Marathon Cup and Worldcups held […]

Jessie Diggins and Akito Watabe win Merino Muster 2024

31 August 2024

It was a tough night for the organizers of New Zealand’s biggest cross-country ski race: After some mild days with rain, temperatures have dropped and a massive snowfall over night brought more snow. The grooming team had to work through the night to prepare good tracks for the race day. And they did a great […]

Merino Muster is fired up ready for Saturday

30 August 2024

The course at Snow Farm/Cadrona NZL was looking pristine but nature popped a surprise rain on Wednesday night followed by new snow. The grooming team is on a mission to get the full course ready for tomorrow Saturday. The Welcome Dinner greeted the Worldloppet Skiers with a traditional Māori Welcome delivered Wanaka’s Joe Waide (Wanahaka) […]