The Ski Classics Challengers event, Merino Muster, took place last weekend with a long-distance ski race in freestyle technique in New Zealand. Watch the video highlights here!

The Ski Classics Challengers event, Merino Muster, took place on Saturday, August 22, 2026, with a freestyle long-distance cross-country ski event in Wanaka, New Zealand.

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Merino Muster 2026

Merino Muster took place last Saturday in Wanaka, New Zealand. The 42km long-distance skiing race delivered exciting victories for Campbell Wright and Anastasia Kuzmina.

Men’s Race 

In the men’s competition, Campbell Wright claimed victory in 1:50:45.0.

Elisey Kuzmin finished second, +2:18.0 back, with Romain Trimaille completing the podium in third, +4:26.0 behind the winner.

Top 3 Men

1. Campbell Wright (NZL/USA), 1:50:45.0
2. Elisey Kuzmin (SVK), +2:18.0
3. Romain Trimaille (FRA), +4:26.0

Full results can be found HERE

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Women’s Race

In the women’s race, Anastasia Kuzmina took the win in 1:58:27.0.

Annika Landis followed 9:26.0 behind in second place, with Linnea Magnusson third, 19:42.0 back.

Top 3 Women

1. Anastasia Kuzmina (SVK), 1:58:27.0
2. Annika Landis (USA), +9:26.0
3. Linnea Magnusson (SWE), +19:42.0

Full results can be found HERE

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As the Merino Muster 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. 

Complete results of Merino Muster can be found here and here, and a list of Ski Classics Challengers events with confirmed dates for Season 2026/2027 can be found at Ski Classics. The list is updated continuously with new events.

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