Erik Valnes has not raced since the Olympics in February. Now he posts a strong prologue in the classic sprint in Muonio. See the qualification results and watch live on SC Play.

The race weekend in Muonio opens with a classic sprint, where Erik Valnes posts the second-fastest time. The 30-year-old from Norway has not raced since his disappointment at the Olympics in February. In his comeback, he beats both last year’s winner and a number of World Cup stars. 

Home favorite Niilo Moilanen is in a league of his own, however, two seconds ahead of Valnes. Benjamin Moser, who won the sprint in Muonio last year, finishes third. 

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Olos/ Muonio Race Weekend 2026 results 

Top 3 men, Prologue

1. Niilo Moilanen, Finland, 2:47.71
2. Erik Valnes, Norway, +2.09
3. Benjamin Moser, Austria, +2.73

Full qualification results can be found HERE

Heats and finals start at 10:45 CET.

The classic sprint is the first event of the Olos/Muonio Race Weekend. The race weekend continues on Saturday with 10 kilometers classic and concludes on Sunday with 10 kilometers freestyle. 

A total of 338 skiers from 17 nations are registered for the weekend’s races, including 34 Norwegians. It is also the first time since 2021 that Russian skiers are on the starting line in Muonio. 

Live on SC Play

All races are streamed live and available on demand on SC Play, which holds exclusive broadcasting rights in all countries except Finland. Kjell-Erik Kristiansen commentates on all broadcasts. SC Play is included in the Proxcskiing.com membership.

WATCH THE OLOS/MUONIO SKI RACE WEEKEND ON SC PLAY

Also Read: Finnish Ski Premiere Olos/Muonio Live on SC Play

Program and broadcast times (CET)

Friday 13 November: Sprint, classic (women and men)

• 08:45–10:00: Qualification
• 10:45–13:25: Heats and finals

More information can be found HERE

Saturday 14 November: 10km classic (women, men and U20)

• 08:45–12:30

More information can be found HERE

Sunday 15 November: 10km freestyle (women, men and U20)

• 08:45–13:00

More information can be found HERE

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