Toppidrettsveka starts this week. Check the complete calendar of competitions for Norway’s renowned roller ski event.

Scheduled to take place from August 21 to 23, 2026, this year’s edition of Toppidrettsveka offers three days of events for traditional cross-country skiing athletes, long-distance skiers, and activities for children and young people.

Since its inception in 2005, Toppidrettsveka has flourished into one of the World’s largest and most important summer ski competitions. Each year, it attracts a star-studded international field that rivals the stature of a World Cup event. Toppidrettsveka represents a meaningful opportunity for many top-tier athletes to reunite and compete following the World Cup final last winter.

FACTS: Toppidrettsveka 2026

• Who: Senior athletes – women and men
• What: International roller ski competition over three days.
• Where: Hitra, Aure, Sverresborg – Norway
• When: August 21-23, 2026
• Website: Toppidrettsveka 2026

Competition Program for Toppidrettsveka 2026

Friday, August 21, Hitra (More information can be found HERE)

Long-distance race 53km for men/32km for women from Knarrlagsundet Bridge to Fillan, Mass Start, Classic Technique

• 17:35 CEST: Men’s start at Knarrlagsundet Bridge
• 17:50 CEST: Women’s start at Knarrlagsundet Bridge
• 19:50-19:55 CEST: Finish at Fillan
• 20:00 CEST: Prize giving ceremony

Saturday, August 22, Hitra (More information can be found HERE and HERE)

Brekka Opp, 10km Mass Start Freestyle

• 10:30 CEST: Men’s start at Stemshaug church
• 10:35 CEST: Women’s start at Stemshaug church
• 11:00 CEST: Finish at Brekka
• 11:15 CEST: Prize giving ceremony

Aure Sprint, Classic Technique

• 17:05 CEST: Start qualification – Women
• 17:40 CEST: Start qualification – Men
• 19:20 CEST: Start quarter-finals
• 20:10 CEST: Start semi-finals
• 20:35 CEST: Start final – Women
• 20:45 CEST: Start final – Men
• 20:50 CEST: Prize giving ceremony

Sunday, August 23, Sverresborg (More information can be found HERE)

20km Pursuit, Classic Technique

• 13:00 CEST: Start – Women
• 14:00 CEST: Finish – Women
• 14:10 CEST: Start – Men
• 15:00 CEST: Finish – Men
• 15:15 CEST: Prize giving ceremony

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