Västgötaloppet becomes part of the Ski Classics Challengers circuit with two long-distance skiing events in Ulricehamn, Sweden – the 42km Skate on Saturday, January 31, and the 42km Classic on Sunday, February 1, 2026.

A true Swedish classic, Västgötaloppet was first held in 1929 between Ulricehamn and Borås and is one of Sweden’s oldest and most popular long-distance ski races. Today, the event takes place at the modern Lassalyckan Vasaloppet Center in Ulricehamn, featuring excellent facilities, long artificial snow tracks, and a festive atmosphere.