The Ski Classics Challengers event, the Ranka Kartonfabric Ski Marathon, took place last Saturday with a 50km long-distance skiing race in freestyle technique in Ranka, Latvia. Check out the results.

After a day full of action, one of Latvia’s Ski Classics Challengers events, the Ranka Kartonfabric Ski Marathon, saw a fierce battle for all the podium places. Ultimately, Viesturs Eglītis, RKF Sports Team, and Aija Jēkabsone won their respective races with solid performances.

Ranka Kartonfabric Ski Marathon – 50km Men’s Race

In the men’s event, the winner, Viesturs Eglītis, RKF Sports Team, completed the race in a total time of 2:30:42.4.

Mareks Birkentāls, Raimaks, finished in second place, 37.3 behind, followed by Jānis Zvaigznītis, JS Dream Team, completing the podium in third position and 1:32.6 back.  

Top 3 Men

1. Viesturs Eglītis, RKF Sports Team, 2:30:42.4
2. Mareks Birkentāls, Raimaks, +37.3
3. Jānis Zvaigznītis, JS Dream Team, +1:32.6

Full results can be found HERE

Ranka Kartonfabric Ski Marathon – 50km Women’s Race 

In the women’s competition, the winner, Aija Jēkabsone, completed the event in a total time of 3:24:54.6.

Sandra Volodina, Gulbene, finished in second place, 20:38.0 behind the winner.

Top 2 Women

1. Aija Jēkabsone, 3:24:54.6
2. Sandra Volodina, Gulbene, +20:38.0

Full results can be found HERE

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As the Ranka Kartonfabric Ski Marathon 50km 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 2024/2025 can be found at Ski Classics. The list is updated continuously with new events.  

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