The Tour de Ski season 2025/2026 continued today in Toblach, Italy, with a 5km heat mass start race in freestyle technique for women and men. Check out the men’s results.

Gus Schumacher, from the USA, took first place in the men’s 5km heat mass start race in freestyle technique at the Tour de Ski stage 3 in Toblach, Italy. Complete results from the men’s event.

Gus Schumacher, from the USA, showed his form and won today’s 5km heat mass start with a total time of 9:35.4.

Benjamin Moser, from Austria, snagged second place, 0.2 seconds back, and Lars Heggen, from Norway, completed the podium in third place, 0.6 seconds behind the winner. 

Top 5, 5km Heat Mass Start Freestyle, Men

1. Gus Schumacher (USA), 9:35.4
2. Benjamin Moser (AUT), +0.2
3. Lars Heggen (NOR), +0.6
4. Jules Chappaz (FRA), +0.7
5. James Clugnet (GBR), +0.7

Complete results can be found HERE

Also Read – Tour de Ski 2025/2026: Complete program

Tour de Ski Season 2025/2026

Now celebrating its 20th edition, the Tour de Ski will feature six competitions over eight days in two Italian venues: Toblach and Val di Fiemme. The event kicked off on Sunday, December 28, 2025, with a sprint in freestyle technique in Toblach and concludes on Sunday, January 4, 2026, with the legendary 10km Final Climb in Val di Fiemme.

FACTS Tour de Ski Season 2025/2026

• When: Sunday, December 28, 2025, to Sunday, January 4, 2026
• Who: Elite national skiers – women and men
• Where: Toblach/ITA and Val di Fiemme/ITA
• What: FIS Tour de Ski

PROGRAM

Sunday, December 28: Toblach, Italy – Sprint Freestyle (More information can be found HERE)

• 11:45 CET: Sprint Qualification Freestyle, Women
• 12:27 CET: Sprint Qualification Freestyle, Men
• 14:15 CET: Sprint Heats/Finals Freestyle, Women
• 14:15 CET: Sprint Heats/Finals Freestyle, Men

Monday, December 29, Toblach, Italy – 10km Interval Start Classic (More information can be found HERE)

• 11:45 CET: 10km Interval Start Classic, Men
• 14:45 CET: 10km Interval Start Classic, Women

Wednesday, December 31: Toblach, Italy – 5km Heat Mass Start Freestyle (More information can be found HERE)

• 11:30 CET: 5km Heat Mass Start Freestyle, Men
• 14:30 CET: 5km Heat Mass Start Freestyle, Women

Thursday, January 1: Toblach, Italy – 20km Pursuit Classic (More information can be found HERE)

• 10:30 CET: 20km Pursuit Classic, Men
• 12:30 CET: 20km Pursuit Classic, Women

Saturday, January 3: Val di Fiemme, Italy – Sprint Classic (More information can be found HERE)

• 12:15 CET: Sprint Qualification Classic, Women
• 12:15 CET: Sprint Qualification Classic, Men
• 14:45 CET: Sprint Heats/Finals Classic, Women
• 14:45 CET: Sprint Heats/Finals Classic, Men

Sunday, January 4: Val di Fiemme, Italy – 10km Mass Start Freestyle – Cermis Final Climb (More information can be found HERE)

• 11:30 CET: 10km Mass Start Freestyle – Final Climb, Men
• 15:30 CET: 10km Mass Start Freestyle – Final Climb, Women

Also Read – Cross-country skiing World Cup: Calendar for the 2025/2026 winter season

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