Tartu Marathon

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 […]

Mannima & Polluste are the winners of Tartu Maraton 2021

As there were almost no international skiers at the starting line, the chance was more than high, that finally Estonians can celebrate a home victory at Tartu Maraton. And they took the chance! Tatjana Mannima turned out to not only be the fastest woman today, she also was in the leading group of the men […]

Will Estonians take the victory of Tartu Maraton after 16 years?

The main favorites of Tartu Maraton are Niko Koskela (FIN), the winner of Tartu Maraton in 2019, and Mart Kevin Põlluste, who finished as the best Estonian in the same year. Tatjana Mannima (EST) is a favorite among women. The Finnish skier, Niko Koskela, will be a tough competition for two Estonians – Mart Kevin […]

Gallery: Tartu Maraton 2021

Tartu Maraton 2021 was taking place with 3500 skiers participating. Almost all coming from Estonia, as internationals havn’t been able to travel to Tartu.

Marcialonga and Tartu Maraton get permission to take place

The pandemic made this winter very uncertain for race organizers and skiers. Which races can take place, which not, which alternatives are offered? The races depend on the local authorities and they change regulations continuously. Many organizers wait for final decisions, while two Worldloppet member races got positive answers. Marcialonga will take place under special […]