Botniavasan becomes part of the Ski Classics Challengers circuit with a 52-kilometer race in classic technique in Vörå, Finland.

Botniavasan is a long-distance skiing event, taking place in Vörå, Finland, since 2006, and now joins the Ski Classics Challengers circuit for the upcoming edition on February 11, 2024.

The Local Organizing Committee is pleased to be joining the Ski Classics Challengers circuit:

“Botniavasan is a cross-country skiing event held around Vörå in Finland. The event was first held in 2006 and is held in February each year. The main race is 52km long, and the event has been named after Vasaloppet in Sweden,” and added:

“Botniavasan is also a seeding race for Vasaloppet. The classic style course is suitable for recreational as well as competitive skiers. Our goal is your health.” 

More information about the event can be found HERE, and registrations HERE.

BOTNIAVASAN

• Date: February 11, 2024
• Place: Vörå
• Country: Finland
• Race distance: 52km
• Technique: Classic
• Website: Botniavasan    
• Facebook: Botniavasan   
• Instagram: Botniavasan    
• Registration: Botniavasan 

Course Map

As the Botniavasan 52km race is a Ski Classics Challengers event, Pro Team registered athletes can collect points for the Ski Classics Champion and Youth competitions in their respective genders. 

A list of Ski Classics Challengers events with confirmed dates for season 2023/2024 can be found at Ski Classics. The list is updated continuously with new events.

Everyone participating in Ski Classics, Pro Tour or Challengers events, professional and recreational skiers, can connect their profile to the results database of Ski Classics, called MyPages.

MyPages can be connected when subscribing to Ski Classics online community proxcskiing.com. In the profile, you can view your Ski Classics event results, collect pins, print diplomas, and analyze your results with friends in the SC ranking system. In your profile, you collect points according to your performance and are rewarded with pins and diplomas.

One of the central features of MyPages is that you get your global SC ranking. The SC Ranking is a live updated international ranking, unique in combining women and men, professional and recreational skiers in one single list.

As a member of ProXCskiing.com, you get full access to all content on the site, including logging in to SC MyPages, where you can check your SC Ranking. Also, live streaming of Ski Classics events with English commentaries.

When you become part of one of the world’s leading XC ski communities, you will receive many exclusive offers all year round.

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