MARCIALONGA

The Pro Tour continues with Marcialonga on Sunday, January 26, 2025. Covering a challenging 70-kilometer course, the event marks the sixth Ski Classics stage and the first Grand Classics event of Season XVI.

In 1971, Marcialonga was established by a group of passionate Italians seeking to emulate the famous Vasaloppet and forge their own legendary race. Over the years, this event has garnered recognition and acclaim, having been awarded the title “Best Event of the Year” in Ski Classics on three occasions, the last at Season XV.

Also Read: Marcialonga – Event of the Season XV

At the forefront of Marcialonga’s appeal lies its distinctive atmosphere and a course that winds through historical villages, leaving an unforgettable mark on skiers.

As the first of the four Grand Classics, Marcialonga is one of the monuments and most prestigious events to win. After this weekend, we will know which two Pro Team athletes remain in contention for completing the Grand Slam Season XVI.

MAP & PROFILE

Also Read: Grand Classics Season XVI starts this weekend with Marcialonga

FACTS

• Date: January 26, 2025
• Distance: 70km Classic Technique
• Location: Trentino, Italy
• Start Time: Men 8:00 CET/ Women 8:05 CET
• SC Sprints: 2
  • Canazei: 19km 
  • Predazzo: 45km
• SC Climbs: 1
  • Cascata: 70km (Iconic Climb)
• Website: Marcialonga 
• SC Play: Marcialonga 

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

ITALIAN TRADITION

With participants converging worldwide to enjoy the event, many skiers consider Marcialonga the most extraordinary long-distance skiing race due to its enchanting atmosphere, seamless organization, and picturesque surroundings along the course.

The event organizers have taken meticulous measures to ensure a successful race, boasting efficient snow-farming facilities that guarantee the event’s execution, even without natural snowfall. 

GRAND CLASSICS

The Grand Classics are the four largest and most prestigious events in Ski Classics: Marcialonga, Jizerská50, Vasaloppet, and Birkebeinerrennet. The skier that wins all four events in the same season completes a Grand Slam. 

During Season XI, the Grand Classics events and the Grand Slam were introduced in Ski Classics. The concept was an immediate success and a great motivation among the best Pro Team athletes of Ski Classics. Nobody has completed a Grand Slam in the history of long-distance skiing, but it might happen in Season XVI.

If you win all four Grand Classics, Marcialonga, Jizerská50, Vasaloppet, and Birkebeinerrennet, in the same season, you complete a Grand Slam.

ICONIC CLIMBS

The Iconic Climbs give some extra spark to the most challenging climbs in Ski Classics. For Season XVI, there will be four Iconic Climbs. The first is Cascata, the last hill up to Cavalese in Marcialonga. 

The Iconic Climb, launched during Season XIV, is a category in the Ski Classics points table. The category is used for the most iconic climbs of Ski Classics. 

The idea for the Iconic Climb category is that all climbs differ; some are tougher, and some have more history behind them. Ski Classics wants to enhance the interest around the climbs and reward the strongest athletes slightly more. 

The Iconic Climb points are 50% higher than a 100% points Climb. Winners get 45 instead of 30 points in the Climb competition. 

For Season XVI, there will be four Iconic Climbs. First, it is up to Cascata, the last hill to Cavalese in Marcialonga. The second Iconic Climb is Raudfjellet, the first long hill in Birkebeinerrennet.

The third is the Orta climb in Reistadløpet, and last but not least is the Magdaskaret Iconic climb, in Summit 2 Senja.

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 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, 12km
• 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 – Bodø, 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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