König Ludwig Lauf

Also the second day of König Ludwig Lauf was a successful celebration of its own comeback. Two years in a row, the race was suffering from cancellations due to lack of snow, but not this year. The skiers of 2026’s König Ludwig Lauf have enjoyed well prepared tracks between Ettal and Oberammergau on both days – Saturday free technique and Sunday classic technique.

König Ludwig Lauf 2026 Results

Classic 42km men:

1. Jakob Milz (GER)
2. Korbinian Heiland (GER)
3. Markus Köcheler (GER)
4. Max Olex (GER)
5. Valentin Haag (GER)
6. Matthias Vogler (GER)

Classic 42km women:

1. Anna-Maria Dietze (GER)
2. Franziska Müller (GER)
3. Alexandra Danner (GER)
4. Rosa Zimare (GER)
5. Ulrike Huber (GER)

Norwegian victories at Jizerska 50

Also in Czechia Worldloppet action has been taking place this weekend: The Jizerska 50 was on the program. It turned out to become a Norwegian Ski festival. At least among the elite.

Jizerska 50 2026 results men

1. Riege Amund (NOR) 2:05:55.5
2. Stadaas Kasper (NOR) 2:06:07.3
3. Bruvoll Ole Joergen (NOR) 2:06:08.1

Jizerska 50 2026 results women

1. Alnaes Anikken Gjerde (NOR) 2:23:19.1
2. Lodin Hanna (SWE) 2:23:19.2
3. 2:23:19.6 Fleten Emilie (NOR) 2:23:19.6

International ski festival at Sapporo Skimarathon

The Sapporo Skimarathon was also taking place today. With hundreds of skiers from all around the world traveling to Sapporo to participate in this year’s edition of the Japanese Worldloppet race. Due to shortage of snow, the organizers have prepared an alternative race course on a 10-km-loop.

Sapporo Skimarathon 2026 Men Results

1. Daisuke Yamaishi (JPN)
2. Hiroto Mabuchi (JPN)
3. Ryunosuke Fukuma (JPN)

1. Sellers Leola Anna (CAN)
2. Kazumi Yoneta (JPN)
3. Miu Kato (JPN)