Program for the Madona Roller Ski World Championships 2026

by Leandro Lutz • 01.09.2026
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The Roller Ski World Championships take place in Madona, Latvia, from September 3 to 6. Check out the complete program.

The Roller Ski World Championships take place in Madona, Latvia, from September 3 to 6. Check out the complete program.

The Roller Ski World Championships and the Junior Roller Ski World Championships take place in Madona, Latvia, from September 3 to 6. Both championships run concurrently across four days of competition.

Also Read: Madona to host 200 athletes from 25 nations at Roller Ski World Championships

On Thursday, September 3, the championships open at Smeceres sils with a 10km interval start in classic technique for seniors and juniors. On Friday, September 4, teams compete in the team sprint freestyle (2x3x1.7km) at Smeceres sils.

On Saturday, September 5, the 200m city race sprint in freestyle technique takes place in the city center, with four athletes per heat. On Sunday, September 6, the program concludes with a mass start freestyle, also held as a city race, 20km for senior women and men and 15km for junior women and men.

Read More: 2026 Roller Ski World Cup calendar out

FACTS: Madona Roller Ski World Championships 2026

  • What: Roller Ski World Championships 2026 / Junior Roller Ski World Championships 2026
  • Where: Madona, Latvia
  • When: September 3 to 6, 2026
  • Who: International senior and junior athletes
  • Website: fis-ski.com

Roller Ski World Championships 2026 – Program

Thursday, September 3 (More information can be found HERE)

  • 10km Interval Start Classic – Senior Women
  • 10km Interval Start Classic – Senior Men
  • 10km Interval Start Classic – Junior Women
  • 10km Interval Start Classic – Junior Men

Friday, September 4 (More information can be found HERE)

  • 2x3x1.7km Team Sprint Freestyle – Senior Women
  • 2x3x1.7km Team Sprint Freestyle – Senior Men
  • 2x3x1.7km Team Sprint Freestyle – Junior Women
  • 2x3x1.7km Team Sprint Freestyle – Junior Men

Saturday, September 5 (More information can be found HERE)

  • 200m Sprint Qualification Freestyle – Senior Women & Men / Junior Women & Men
  • 200m Sprint Final Freestyle – Senior Women & Men / Junior Women & Men

Sunday, September 6 (More information can be found HERE)

  • 20km Mass Start Freestyle – Senior Women
  • 20km Mass Start Freestyle – Senior Men
  • 15km Mass Start Freestyle – Junior Women
  • 15km Mass Start Freestyle – Junior Men

The Roller Ski Guide 2026

In addition to the thrilling competitions, we invite you to delve into our comprehensive Roller Ski Guide 2026.

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