The Ski Classics Challengers event, Arctic Alta Skimarathon, is a 46km long-distance race in freestyle technique taking place this Saturday, February 21, 2026, in Alta, Norway.

Arctic Alta Skimaraton is a beautiful long-distance skiing race in the skating technique that starts at Bossekop and finishes at the Kaiskuru Ski Stadium, close to the city center of Alta, Norway, running through a long loop around Alta.

The race crosses the beautiful Alta River and other scenic areas, with primarily light terrain, but one significant climb up Detsika Hill and through a cabin village at the top. Four drinking stations are available on the 46km course after 10, 19, 27, and 40km.

The 46km freestyle event is part of the Ski Classics Challengers series, but there are also shorter 19 and 12km events.

Arctic Alta Skimarathon – Ski Classics Challengers Event

• Date: February 21, 2026
• Location: Alta
• Country: Norway
• Distance: 46km
• Technique: Freestyle
• Website: Arctic Alta Skimarathon
• Registration: Arctic Alta Skimarathon 
• Facebook: Arctic Alta Skimarathon
• Instagram: Arctic Alta Skimarathon

More information about the event can be found HERE

As the 46km freestyle race 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 the 2025/2026 season can be found on the Ski Classics website. The list is updated continuously with new events.

Everyone participating in Ski Classics, Pro Tour, or Challengers events, as well as professional and recreational skiers, can connect their profile to Ski Classics’ results database, MyPages.

MyPages can be connected for free. In the profile, you can view your Ski Classics event results, collect pins, print diplomas, and analyze your results with friends in the SC ranking system. In your profile, you earn points based on your performance and are rewarded with pins and diplomas.

One of the central features of MyPages is that you get your global SC ranking. The SC Ranking is a live-updated international ranking that is unique for combining women and men, professional and recreational skiers, in a single list.

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