Tartu Marathon
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 […]
Which Upcoming Worldloppet Races are going to Take Place and How
In times like these, informations changes on a daily basis. We want to give you an overview about current situation at the upcoming Worldloppet events, so you can make a decision either to travel there or not. The good news first: Almost all events can take place somehow. Marcialonga preparations are fully in swing 5000 […]
Free wax service at Tartu Maraton for Passportholders
Tartu Maraton’s Organizers are coming up with a special offer to all Worldloppet Passportholders. Everybody who owns a Worldloppet Passport registering for the Tartu Maraton gets a free wax service. No matter when the registration is done. But if you want to get an extra good price, you should register until December 13th. This free […]
Tartu Maraton serves 17.000 reusable dishes
For the first time, environmentally friendly dishes were used in Tartu Marathon autumn events. In co-operation with the local organisation Eesti Pandipakend, food and drinks were served in reusable bowls and cups in the finish canteen. We asked Kaupo Tammemäe, the Service Manager of Tartu Marathon, how big was the impact for the nature, how […]
COVID certificates make sports events possible
The COVID certificates implemented earlier this summer in Estonia have started to re-open the world and give the possibility to organize the popular sports events again. Of course, there is still a lot of insecurity in connection with the year 2022. However, the developments today also give an idea of what can be expected in […]
Positive lessons from the pandemic year
Tartu Maraton’s race director Indrek Kelk answers three questions about the pandemic year. The Tartu Maraton was one of the few events that took place successfully past winter. Here is what the OC has learned: Over the past year Tartu Maraton has organized six events. Two of them took place only virtually. Four events, including […]
Virtual Racing League goes into over time with two races added
“The Virtual Racing League was definitely the right thing to do. So many sportsmen are giving us the greatest feedback. They are happy to have a challenge to do in times like these, that motivates to go outside and experience sports adventures.”, says Epp Paal, Worldloppet CEO, about the league of virtual races organized by […]
VLOG: Best Austrian at Tartu Maraton 2021 (Any maybe also the only one…)
Together with 3500 skiers I made my way from Otepää to Elva at 2021’s Tartu Maraton. Tough conditions, but a great race: My mom always said: ‘One day, when you train hard enough , you will become best Austrian at Tartu Maraton! ‘ Have a look into Estonia’s Tartu Maraton, in this VLOG and see: […]
VLOG: Best Austrian at Tartu Maraton 2021 (Maybe also the only one…)
Together with 3500 skiers I made my way from Otepää to Elva at 2021’s Tartu Maraton. Tough conditions, but a great race: My mom always said: ‘One day, when you train hard enough , you will become best Austrian at Tartu Maraton!’ Have a look into Estonia’s Tartu Maraton, in this VLOG and see: Will […]
