The Ski Classics Challengers event Botniavasan, planned to take place on February 8 in Finland, has been postponed to March 15, 2025.

Botniavasan is a cross-country, long-distance skiing event held around Vörå in Finland. The event was first held in 2006 and is held in February each year. Due to the lack of snow this winter, the event is now postponed to March 15, 2025.

The main race, part of the Ski Classics Challengers series, is 52 km long, and the event has been named after Vasaloppet in Sweden. Botniavasan is also a seeding race for Vasaloppet. The classic style route is suitable for recreational as well as competitive skiers.

According to a press release from the Local Organizing Committee, the event is postponed to a later date due to lack of snow.

“Due to bad snow conditions, Botniavasan will be postponed to March 15, 2025.”

More information about the event and registration link can be found HERE

Best moments of Botniavasan 2024 – Ski Classics Challengers

Facts

• New Date: March 15, 2025
• Location: Vörå
• Country: Finland
• Race Distance: 52km
• Technique: Classic
• Website: Botniavasan
• Registration: Botniavasan 
• Instagram: Botniavasan
• Facebook: Botniavasan

As the 52km event 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 2024/2025 can be found at Ski Classics. The list is updated continuously with new events.

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