Marcialonga Bodø, the 12th event in the Ski Classics Pro Tour Season XVI, takes place this Saturday, March 22, in Norway. Here is everything you need to know before the event.

MARCIALONGA BODØ

On Saturday, March 22, 2025, the spotlight falls on Marcialonga Bodø, a 50km long-distance skiing race in Norway, marking the 12^th Ski Classics Pro Tour event of Season XVI.

Marcialonga Bodø expanded its horizons for Season XVI by joining the Ski Classics Pro Tour calendar. The event is a unique 50-kilometer long-distance race that promises to deliver a riveting spectacle.

A Ski Classics Challengers event last season and originally planned to take place in the urban surroundings of Bodø, the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) decided earlier this week, due to the warm weather and heavy rainfall, to move the location of the event to Valnesfjord, about 40km east of the original start and finish area.

Despite the venue change, the excitement remains high as the world’s best Pro Team athletes prepare to battle for glory. With a challenging course, Marcialonga Bodø is set to offer thrilling action and fierce competition this weekend.

Also Read: Marcialonga Bodø changes location to Valnesfjord

COURSE MAP & PROFILE

FACTS

• Date: Saturday, March 22, 2025
• Location: Valnesfjord, Norway
• Distance: 50km Classic Technique
• Start Time: 10:15 CET for Men and 10:20 CET for Women
• SC Sprints: 1
  • Sprint: km 8
• SC Climbs: 1
  • Climb: km 37
• Total Ascent: 979m
• Website: Marcialonga Bodø
• SC Play: Marcialonga Bodø

Marcialonga Bodø program, start lists, live timing, and live streaming on SC Play can be found HERE and HERE

SKI CLASSICS FANTASY

The Ski Classics Fantasy League for Season XVI is underway. Join the excitement of Ski Classics managing your own Fantasy Team. Win prizes throughout the season and chase the Fantasy champion title of Season XVI. 

How to Play

1. Go to Ski Classics Fantasy via https://fantasy.skiclassics.com/  
2. Login with your existing Fantasy account or create a new one
3. Read through “HOW TO PLAY” to make sure you understand all the rules and new features.
4. Go to “Team Selection” and choose/buy up to 10 athletes + 2 Cubs using your starting balance of 40.000 Fantasy dollars. Check out the start lists before each event to ensure your athletes are on the start line. 
5. Don’t forget to mark one of your athletes as a Team Captain!
6. Go to “Leagues” and join an existing league or create your own to compete with your friends.
7. Invite your friends and family to join you for free in an exciting battle for the win!

Have fun and may the best ski coach win!

ALL TV CHANNELS SEASON XVI

Marcialonga Bodø is just around the corner. Here is an overview of where to watch Ski Classics Pro Tour events this season.

• NRK – Norway
• SVT – Sweden
• Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) – Finland
• Sport Live – Denmark/Faroe Islands/Greenland
• Czech TV – Czech Republic
• TVP – Poland
• Servus TV – Austria/Germany/Switzerland
• beIN Sports – Canada/USA
• TRT – Turkey (highlights)
• SC Play – all countries (English commentary)

Season XVI of the Ski Classics Pro Tour consists of 14 events across 10 event weekends in 6 countries. It started in Bad Gastein, Austria, on December 13, 2024, with the Pro Team Presentation and ends in Finnsnes, Norway, with the Ski Classics Grand Finale Summit 2 Senja on March 30, 2025.

Ski Classics Pro Tour Season XVI (2024/2025)

• Event 0: Friday, December 13, 2024 –Ski Classics Pro Team Presentation XVI – Bad Gastein, Austria
• Event 1: Saturday, December 14, 2024 – Bad Gastein ITT – Sportgastein, Austria, 7km
• Event 2: Sunday, December 15, 2024 – Bad Gastein Criterium – Sportgastein, Austria, 36km
• Event 3: Saturday, January 11, 2025 – 3 Zinnen Ski Marathon – Sexten, Italy, 60km
• Event 4: Sunday, January 12, 2025 – La Venosta ITT Kapron-Melago – Val Venosta, Italy, 11km
• Event 5: Saturday, January 18, 2025 – Engadin La Diagonela – Pontresina-Zuoz, Switzerland, 43km
• Event 6: Sunday, January 26, 2025 – Marcialonga – Trentino, Italy, 70km
• Event 7: Sunday, February 9, 2025 – Jizerská50 – Bedřichov, Czech Republic, 50km
• Event 8: Saturday, February 15, 2025 – Grönklitt Criterium 61 – Orsa Grönklitt, Sweden, 61km
• Event 9: Sunday, February 16, 2025 – Grönklitt ITT – Orsa Grönklitt, Sweden, 13km
• Event 10: Sunday, March 2, 2025 – Vasaloppet – Sälen-Mora, Sweden, 90km
• Event 11: Saturday, March 15, 2025 – Birkebeinerrennet – Rena-Lillehammer, Norway, 54km
• Event 12: Saturday, March 22, 2025 – Marcialonga Bodø – Valnesfjord, Norway, 50km
• Event 13: Saturday, March 29, 2025 – Reistadløpet – Setermoen-Bardufoss, Norway, 46km
• Event 14: Sunday, March 30, 2025 – Grand Finale Summit 2 Senja – Bardufoss-Finnsnes, Norway, 60km

More information about the Ski Classics Pro Tour can be found at skiclassics.com

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