Everything is set for the first day of the World Cup in Trondheim, Norway. Below you’ll find the complete program, start lists, and start times for Friday’s sprint races in classic technique.

The 2025/2026 World Cup season continues this weekend, with Trondheim hosting three races from Friday to Sunday. The program opens on Friday, December 5, with a classic sprint, followed by a 20km skiathlon (classic/freestyle) on Saturday, December 6. The weekend concludes on Sunday, December 7, with a 10km interval-start race in freestyle technique. 

Also Read – Cross-country World Cup: Complete program for Trondheim

Start times for Friday’s races are listed below. The complete weekend program appears at the end of the article.

Friday, December 5: Sprint Classic (More details can be found HERE)

• 9:45 CET: Sprint Qualification Classic, Women
• 10:24 CET: Sprint Qualification Classic, Men
• 12:15 CET: Sprint Final Classic, Women
• 12:40 CET: Sprint Final Classic, Men

Start lists can be found HERE FOR WOMEN and HERE FOR MEN

FACTS Trondheim World Cup Season 2025/2026

• When: Friday, December 5 to Sunday, December 7, 2025 
• Who: Elite national skiers – women and men
• Where: Trondheim, Norway
• What: FIS Cross-Country World Cup in Trondheim, Norway

PROGRAM

Friday, December 5: Sprint Classic (More details can be found HERE)

• 9:45 CET: Sprint Qualification Classic, Women
• 10:24 CET: Sprint Qualification Classic, Men
• 12:15 CET: Sprint Final Classic, Women
• 12:40 CET: Sprint Final Classic, Men

Saturday, December 6: 20km Skiathlon – Classic/Freestyle (More details can be found HERE)

• 11:10 CET: 20km Skiathlon Classic/Free, Men
• 13:00 CET: 20km Skiathlon Classic/Free, Women

Sunday, December 7: 10km Interval Start Freestyle (More details can be found HERE)

• 9:30 CET: 10km Interval Start Freestyle, Women
• 11:55 CET: 10km Interval Start Freestyle, Men

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

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