The Ski Classics Challengers event, Blåvegenløpet, took place this Saturday with a 50km long-distance skiing race in classic technique in Mo I Rana, Norway. Check out the results.

After a day full of action, the Ski Classics Challengers event in Norway, Blåvegenløpet, saw a fierce fight for the podium places. Anders Aukland, Team Ragde Charge, and Benedicte Stien Schreiner, Skonseng UL, won their respective races with solid performances.

Blåvegenløpet – 50km Men’s Race 

In the men’s competition, Anders Aukland of Team Ragde Charge won with a total time of 2:14:08.0.

Vegard Veisetaune, Tverlandet IL, finished in second place, 4:12.0 back, followed by Sigurd Aarthun, Åga IL, 4:16.0 behind the winner, and completing the podium in third place.

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Blåvegenløpet – Top 3 Men

1. Anders Aukland, Team Ragde Charge, 2:14:08.0
2. Vegard Veisetaune, Tverlandet IL, +4:12.0
3. Sigurd Aarthun, Åga IL, +4:16.0

Full results can be found HERE

Blåvegenløpet – 50km Women’s Race

In the women’s event, the winner, Benedicte Stien Schreiner, Skonseng UL, completed the race in a time of 2:31:49.0.

Mari Brox, Sømna IL, finished in second place, 14:09.0 behind, followed by Solveig Rogstad, completing the podium in third position and 23:12.0 back.

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Blåvegenløpet – Top 3 Women

1. Benedicte Stien Schreiner, Skonseng UL, 2:31:49.0
2. Mari Brox, Sømna IL, +14:09.0
3. Solveig Rogstad, Mo I Rana, +23:12.0

Full results can be found HERE

As the 50km race is a Ski Classics Challengers event, Pro Team registered athletes could collect points for the Ski Classics Champion and Youth competitions in their respective genders. 

Complete results of the event can be found here and here, and a list of Ski Classics Challengers events with confirmed dates for season 2023/2024 can be found at Ski Classics. The list is updated continuously with new events.  

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