The Ski Classics Challengers event, Ring Frei, is set to take place in one month. The freestyle roller ski race will be held on Sunday, August 30, 2026, at the Salzburgring in Salzburg, Austria.

On Sunday, August 30, the long-distance roller ski race Ring Frei will take place in Austria and for another year as a Ski Classics Challengers event.

Where stars like Michael Schumacher, Niki Lauda, and Helmut Marko, and many others, took their first rounds in race cars and on motorcycles, the Salzburgring hosts a unique long-distance roller ski event in the narrow Alpine valley close to the city of Salzburg.

The main event is a 42km/30km freestyle race open to men and women, with a 30km classic technique option also available for recreational skiers. A youth category for those born between 2009 and 2016 is also open for registration.

Register now at the link below and secure your spot at the Ring Frei 2026.

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Ring Frei 2026 – Ski Classics Challengers

• Date: August 30, 2026
• Location: Salzburgring, Salzburg, Austria
• Distances: 42km/30km roller ski freestyle (men and women)
• Website: ring-frei.eu
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• Registration: Ring Frei

For more information, visit the Ski Classics Challengers event page.

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Video Credits: Bojan Tufegdzic/Ring Frei

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As the Ring Frei 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 Season 2026/2027 can be found at Ski Classics. The list is updated continuously with new events.

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