The new Visma Ski Classics Challengers event in 2022, Arctic Alta Skimaraton, is a long-distance skiing race in skating technique with a start and finish close to the city center of Alta, Norway, running through a long loop around the region.

The race crosses the beautiful Alta River and other scenic places, with primarily light terrain but one significant climb up the Detsika Hill and through a cabin village at the top.

The Visma Ski Classics Legend Petter Eliassen, who together with Tverrelvalen Idrettslag is organizing the event, shares his enjoyment in having the Visma Ski Classics Challengers this weekend:

“We are looking forward to the weekend’s race and hope to see a lot of people along the tracks cheering and giving everyone a good experience of Arctic Alta ski & fatbike festival. It seems like we have some challenging weather coming in that might make the tracks a little wet on Sunday, but we hope to deliver a great event for everyone.”

Arctic Alta Skimaraton – Facts

• Location: Alta, Norway
• Date: Sunday, February 27
• Start Time: Women & Men 10:00 CET
• Distance: 42km Freestyle Technique
• Website: Arctic Alta Skimaraton 

When available, the Arctic Alta Skimaraton program, start lists, live results, and final standings can be followed here. 

On Sunday, participants of the 42km skating event collect points for their SC Ranking, as seen on MyPages.

A full list of Visma Ski Classics Challengers events with confirmed dates for the season 2021/22 can be found here.

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