The Norwegian cross-country season officially opened today in Beitostølen with the sprint classic qualification for women and men. Check out the results.

As one of the first major events of the winter, the Beitostølen opener traditionally provides an early benchmark for form, and this year’s sprint day once again delivered tight margins and high intensity.

In the women’s sprint qualification, the fastest time was set over the 1.3-kilometer classic course with a narrow spread inside the top ranks. The top 30 athletes progressed to the afternoon heats, which begin at 12:05 CET.

Top 5 – Women (Sprint Classic Qualification)

1. Ane Appelkvist (NOR), 2:51.1
2. Kristine Stavås Skistad (NOR), +1.8
3. Mathilde Skjaerdalen Myhrvold (NOR), +2.5
4. Tiril Udnes Weng (NOR), +3.4
5. Milla Grosberghaugen Andreassen (NOR), +4.0

Full qualification results can be found HERE

The men’s qualification also featured a strong field, with the top skiers separated by just fractions of a second. As in the women’s race, the fastest 30 competitors advanced to the sprint heats.

Top 5 – Men (Sprint Classic Qualification)

1. Johannes Høsflot Klæbo (NOR), 2:28.56
2. Harald Østberg Amundsen (NOR), +2.09
3. Ansgar Evensen (NOR), +2.25
4. Erik Valnes (NOR), +2.31
5. Kristian Kongssund (NOR), +2.96

Full qualification results can be found HERE

Beitostølen Premiere – Event Facts

Beitostølen is once again hosting one of the earliest and most traditional race weekends on the Norwegian calendar. The three-day program features sprint racing today, followed by interval start distance races in classic and freestyle techniques.

• When: Friday, November 21 to Sunday, November 23
• Where: Beitostølen, Norway
• What: Norwegian Season Opener – Beitostølen Premiere
• Who: Senior traditional cross-country skiers and para-athletes – women and men

PROGRAM FOR THE 2025/2026 NORWEGIAN SEASON OPENER: DAY BY DAY

Friday, November 21

• 10:00 CET: Cross-country – classic sprint, para prologue (NRK)
• 11:00 CET: Cross-country – classic sprint, prologue women and men (NRK)
• 12:45 CET: Cross-country – classic sprint, para finals (NRK)
• 13:30 CET: Cross-country – classic sprint, finals women and men (NRK)

Start lists, results, and details

Saturday, November 22

• 09:00 CET: Cross-country – 5km, para sit-ski
• 09:40 CET: Cross-country – 7.5km classic, para standing/VI, 7.5km
• 10:10 CET: Cross-country – 10km classic individual start, senior women (NRK)
• 11:30 CET: Cross-country – 10km classic individual start, senior men (NRK)

Start lists, results, and details

Sunday, November 23

• 11:30 CET: Cross-country – 10km freestyle individual start, senior women (NRK)
• 13:00 CET: Cross-country – 10km freestyle individual start, senior men (NRK)

Start lists, results, and details

All start lists, details, and results can be found in the “EVENTS & RESULTS” section on ProXCskiing.com.

2025/2026 Winter Season

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