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Dolomitenlauf – ‘Everyone is a winner over themselves’

From 16 to 18 January 2026, Austria’s largest cross-country skiing event, the Dolomitenlauf, will once again take place in snow-covered Obertilliach in Osttirol. The international competition, which can look back on over 50 years of racing history, now attracts over 2,000 athletes from all over the world, including, once again, Norwegian Worldloppet star Petter Skinstad. 

Under the motto ‘Everyone is a winner over themselves’, Olympic champions, world champions, professionals and amateurs take on the sporting challenge over 21 or 42 kilometres in classic and/or free style. The venue for this legendary winter sports event is the romantic mountain village of Obertilliach  with its legendary Nordic centre, the highest village in the Osttirol Lesachtal valley at 1,450 metres above sea level. 

The cross-country skiing hotspot of Obertilliach always has a snow-sure track, both for the skating competition on 17 January 2026 over 42/21 km and for the race on Sunday, 18 January 2026, when the traditional Dolomitenlauf classic style race over 42/21 km will take place. In addition, the 56th Dolomitenlauf will once again feature a Dolomitenlauf Easy Race over 5 km in free or classic style – a chance to get a taste of the fascinating world of Nordic skiing.

The aim is to offer even less experienced cross-country skiers, children and young people the opportunity to experience the atmosphere of a public cross-country ski race. They will all be rewarded with a Dolomitenlauf medal and a certificate at the finish line. There is no entry fee for children up to the age of 14. 

Dolomitenlauf – a meeting of like-minded people from near and far

Many cross-country skiers come from all over the world to get the coveted stamp in their Worldloppet Pass at the Dolomitenlauf. Thanks to the media coverage provided by Worldloppet, the Dolomitenlauf and Osttirol are in the spotlight of the international cross-country skiing scene all year round. Pass holders enjoy a number of advantages at the Dolomitenlauf: a race bib with their name printed on it, a preferred starting position (2nd block), a welcome party with a drink and a surprise gift. 

Registration for the legendary Dolomitenlauf 2026 is open, with the online registration deadline on 14 January 2026. The entry fee for early birds is €82 (21 km) and €108 (42 km). Secure your discounted registration fee and register now at www.dolomitensport.at.

Dolomitenlauf preparation week

Experience the most beautiful 400 km of trails, the best snow and authentic hosts during the Dolomitenlauf preparation week in Osttirol. Train in the dense network of snow-covered trails around the Nordic strongholds of Obertilliach and Prägraten am Großvenediger, enjoy the view of the Lienz Dolomites in the Lienz valley floor, breathe in the mountain air at the Staller Sattel and Dorfberg in Kartitsch, or push your limits on the new valley trail from Sillian to the Italian border. The highlight of your training trips will be participation in the Dolomitenlauf (16–18 January 2026) – Austria’s largest cross-country skiing event. 

The preparation package

• 7 nights’ accommodation with meals
• 7-day cross-country ski pass for East Tyrol/Dolomiti Nordic Ski
• entry fee for the Dolomitenlauf 2026 from

EUR 430 in a private room and EUR 850 in a ****hotel.

Information at: [email protected]