Granfondo Dobbiaco/Toblach – Cortina, the double long-distance skiing event in Italy, becomes part of the Ski Classics Challengers series with a 42km classic and a 35km skating races in the Dobbiaco/Toblach and Cortina d’Ampezzo areas. The Granfondo Dobbiaco/Toblach – Cortina is one of the most traditional Italian long-distance skiing events held since 1977. To celebrate…
JIZERSKÁ 50 – TRUE FOLKFEST IN THE HONOR OF FALLEN HEROES Jizerská50 is one of the biggest cross-country ski events in Central Europe and the fourth oldest race in Ski Classics after Vasaloppet and Birkebeinerrennet. It is the second of the four Grand Classics events. The idea for the race came about when a team…
SKI CLASSICS SEASON XV GOES TO SCANDINAVIA After 8 races on the continent the Pro Tour starts it’s final half of the season in Orsa Grönklitt, Sweden. The same venue were the prologue weekend was held back in Season XII and the double event weekend of Season XIV. The skiers will face a masstart race…
AN INDIVIDUAL TIME TRIAL COMPLETES THE WEEKEND IN ORSA GRÖNKLITT After 8 races on the continent the Pro Tour starts it’s final half of the season in Orsa Grönklitt, Sweden. The same venue were the prologue weekend was held back in Season XII and the double event weekend Season XIV. The second day skiers will…
VASALOPPET HAS IT ALL; THE DISTANCE, THE HISTORY AND THE GLORIOUS REPUTATION Vasaloppet is not just the biggest ski race in the world; it is also one of the biggest sport events. The brand has evolved into an institution with annual summer and winter weeks with several events and activities. Since the beginning in 1922…
BIRKEBEINERRENNET COMES WITH A HEROIC TALE AND AN ADVENTUROUS COURSE Like Vasaloppet, Birkebeinerrennet has a long history and its origin stems from a heroic tale of courage and adventure. The story goes back to the harsh times of the 13th century when two fearless soldiers, birkebeiners, rescued a young prince and skied over the mountain…
REISTADLØPET – A BREATHTAKING ADVENTURE ABOVE THE ARCTIC CIRCLE Reistadløpet race course profile is known as one of the hardest in Ski Classics. The race starts in Setermoen, which is in the municipality of Bardu in Norway, and goes through arctic landscapes and mountain tops before reaching the finish line in Bardufoss in the municipality…
SUMMIT 2 SENJA – LAST SEASONS EVENT OF THE YEAR On Sunday, April 7th, the last season event of the year winner Summit 2 Senja takes place. It is the 15th event of Season XV. The 60-kilometer race starts in Bardufoss and ends in Finnsnes, passing through fantastic landscapes. Summit 2 Senja is a race…
SKI CLASSICS GRAND FINALE JANTELOPPET – FINISHING OF THE SEASON XV 2023/2024 On Saturday, April 13, the Ski Classics Grand Finale, Janteloppet, will take place in Norway as the 15th and final event of Season XV, where all the Pro Team athletes and their Pro Teams will celebrate the end of the season. Janteloppet, a Ski Classics…
Raiffeisen Gastein Classics is part of the Ski Classics Challengers circuit with a 30-kilometer-long classic race in Bad Gastein, Austria. The Ski Classics Challengers event for professional and recreational skiers joins the circuit with a race on Saturday afternoon, the Raiffeisen Gastein Classics. Surrounded by the Hohe Tauern National Park, participants can expect an event…
