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5 good reasons to come to France and take part in La Transju’

18 November 2024

Whether you’re a cross-country skiing enthusiast or a seasoned athlete, La Transju’ is a must in the Worldloppet calendar. Set in France’s magnificent Jura Massif, the various events on the program offer much more than just a sporting challenge. This year’s event will take place on 8 and 9 February 2025, and registration is now […]

Dolomitenlauf 2025 – “Everyone a winner over themselves”

11 November 2024

paid content. From 17 to 19 January 2025, the time has come again: Austria’s largest cross-country skiing event, the Dolomitenlauf, will once again take place in Osttirol. Over 2,000 athletes from all over the world now take part in the international Worldloppet competition. Under the motto ‘Everyone a winner above themselves’, Olympic champions, world champions, […]

Vlog: Skiing at the End of the World! Gunnar’s Nordic Adventures at Ushuaialoppet

6 November 2024

Gunnar’s Nordic Adventures at the End of the World! Gunnar “The Wordloppet Skier” has made the long journey to Ushuaia/Patagonia to ski the southern most Worldloppet member race, the Ushuaia Loppet. “Patagonia can be quite merciless. At 2024’s Ushuaialoppet we had to face a rough nature: Strong wind, rain and snow, slushy and icy tracks. […]

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, […]