Tartu Marathon

Silver stamp from the Vintage race of Tartu Maraton 2024

In 2024, the Estonian Worldloppet race will reach the 50th edition. For the jubilee celebrations, everyone is welcome to join the time true Vintage race! It takes place on February 17, just a day before the traditional classical distances of Tartu Maraton. And – it is valid for the Worldloppet silver stamp! The race is 31 […]

From skier to skier: What to expect from Tartu Maraton

Tartu Maraton has been in the Worldloppet calendar for almost 30 years. In their feedback skiers say that challenging themselves on the world famous classical track is the biggest motivator to join the event. But – one of the biggest reasons for doing the race is also a stamp to the WL passport. The statistics […]

One trip gives two stamps: Estonia and Finland

Tartu Maraton and Finlandia-hiihto invite you to spend 2 memorable weekends in the Nordic region! 2 races bringing 2 stamps in your passport. Make it as you like! There are FT and CT distances in different lengths to choose between. The renewed Tartu program has now all the distances compactly in one weekend and to […]

Vlog: Travelling and skiing with kids and family

🇪🇪 🇫🇮 Follow me to my next skiing trip. This time to the Tartu Maraton 2023 in Estonia and a week later, to the Finlandia Hiihto. The special thing about this journey is, that this time, my family is joining me. Is travelling and skiing with kids working? 👨‍👩‍👧 👧 2,5 year old daughter is […]

Justyna Kowalczyk and Henri Roos win snow fight at Tartu Maraton 2023

Despite the difficult conditions, the legendary Tartu Maraton was held today on the classic Otepää-Elva 63 km route. Henri Roos won the men’s competition, Justyna Kowalczyk-Tekieli (POL) was the fastest among the women. Tartu Maraton 2023 winners The first to cross the finish line was Henri Roos (time 3:14:53.8). He was followed by Andres Juursalu […]

Estonians have good chances to win the Tartu Maraton again

Estonians are the main favorites of the 63-kilometer main distance of the Tartu Maraton on Sunday. At the start: Henri Roos and Kalev Ermits who finished among the fastest Estonians last year. Among the women, multiple Olympic champion Justyna Kowalczyk-Tekieli (POL) and three-time Tartu Maraton winner Tatjana Mannima are coming. The main contenders for first place this year […]

What will 2023 bring to Tartu Maraton?

Winter in Estonia is early this year and already today the marathon course is skiable in full length. In addition to the daily track grooming, all the other preparations are in full swing too for welcoming the ski fans in South-Estonia on February 19th for Tartu Maraton 2023. Two months before the event,  Race Director […]

Free waxing service at Tartu Maraton for Passport Holders

In order to guarantee a great experience at every Worldloppet race specially for our most loyal skiers, we always try to find benefits and special deals for Worldloppet Passport Holders. Good news are coming from Estonia: The free ski waxing service at Tartu Maraton is continuing, as in season 2021/22. That means, that Passport Holders […]

Swedes dominate Tartu Maraton 2022

The winner of the 48th Tartu Maraton is Emil Persson from Sweden. The best among the women was also Swedish, Britta Johansson Norgen. Despite last week’s warmth, today the legendary Tartu Maraton was held on the classic Otepää-Elva 63-kilometer track. The finish time of the winner Emil Persson was 2:33.06. Shortly before the Peebu service […]

Canada, Estonia and Finland: Worldloppet triple weekend ahead

The next two days Worldloppet is guest in three different nations. In Estonia, the Tartu Maraton is going to take place for the 48th time, while in Gatineau/Canada the Gatineau Loppet is welcoming the Worldloppet skiers. In Lahti the postponed Finlandia Hiihto is standing on the program. Fresh snow for Gatineau While it was raining […]

Covid News Update: Vasa, Birken, Finlandia and Tartu

First of all, we can tell you good news from the upcoming Worldloppet races: No cancellations ahead! Sad enough, that the Sapporo Skimarathon had to be canceled, but at least no more yet. Several races have worked with high pressure on security and health concepts to meet the restrictions form local authorities, with success. No […]