The Nordic World Cup in Lillehammer is scheduled to take place during the first weekend of December in Norway. After all events were confirmed, there is now a change in the race schedule.

In a press release, the International Ski & Snowboard Federation (FIS) stated that “after the official Snow Control for the Lillehammer World Cup weekend from 2nd to 4th December, all competitions for the Nordic weekend were confirmed.”

Despite confirmed, a 20km Mass Start in classic technique will replace the Skiathlon event, requiring less snow and preparations:

“The race schedule in Cross-Country sees an adjustment for Sunday, December 4. The originally scheduled Skiathlon gets replaced with a 20km Mass Start in Classic technique as it is less demanding in terms of the width of course trail, needed amount of snow and course preparation,” and the press release continues: 

“As in the season 2021/22, the competitions will take place in the Biathlon venue that is located right next to the Birkebeineren Ski Stadium.” 

FACTS Lillehammer World Cup Season 2022/2023

• When: Friday, December 2 to Sunday, December 4 
• Who: Elite national skiers
• Where: Lillehammer, Norway
• What: FIS Cross-Country World Cup in Lillehammer, Norway

Program 

Friday, December 2: 10km Individual F (More details can be found here)

• 11:00 CET: 10km Individual F, women 
• 12:45 CET: 10km Individual F, men 

Saturday, December 3: Sprint F (More details can be found here)

• 9:30 CET: Sprint Quali F, men
• 9:30 CET: Sprint Quali F, women 
• 12:00 CET: Sprint Final F, men
• 12:00 CET: Sprint Final F, women 

Sunday, December 4: 20km Mass Start C (More details can be found here)

• 10:45 CET: 20km Mass Start C, women
• 13:00 CET: 20km Mass Start C, men

Click here for the details and the event program. 

Read More: Cross-Country Skiing Changes And World Cup Calendar For The 2022/2023 Season