Worldloppet Ski Federation

The Worldloppet Ski Federation is an international federation of long distance cross-country skiing events whose aim is to promote cross-country skiing through ski races. The federation was founded on 10 June 1978 in Uppsala, Sweden.[1]

Worldloppet Ski Federation
Formation10 June 1978 (1978-06-10)
Founded atUppsala, Sweden
Typesports governing body
HeadquartersTartu
Location
Official language
English, Swedish
Websitehttps://www.worldloppet.com/

Locations

Only one and the best race from a country can be a member of Worldloppet. There are (written 2015) 20 races, spread amongst Europe, America, Asia and Australia:

Event Distance Classic Style Distance Free Style Location
Australia Kangaroo Hoppet 42 / 21 km Falls Creek, Victoria, Australia
Czech Republic Jizerská Padesátka 50 50 / 25 km 30 km Bedřichov, Czech Republic
Austria Dolomitenlauf 42 / 21 km 60 km Obertilliach / Lienz, Austria
Italy Marcialonga 70 / 45 km Moena – Cavalese, Italy
Germany König Ludwig Lauf 50 / 23 km 50 / 23 km Oberammergau, Germany
France Transjurassienne 50 / 25 km 76 / 54 km Les Rousses / Lamoura – Mouthe, France
Japan Sapporo International Ski Marathon 50 / 25 km Sapporo, Japan
Estonia Tartu Maraton 63 / 31 km Otepää – Elva, Estonia
Canada Gatineau Loppet 53 / 29 km 53 / 29 km Gatineau, Quebec, Canada
United States American Birkebeiner 54 / 23 km 50 / 23 km Cable – Hayward, Wisconsin, United States
Finland Finlandia Hiihto 62 / 32 km 50 km Lahti, Finland
Sweden Vasaloppet 90 / 45 / 30 km Sälen – Mora, Sweden
Switzerland Engadin Skimarathon 42 / 21 / 17 km Maloja – S-chanf, Switzerland
Norway Birkebeinerrennet 54 km Rena – Lillehammer, Norway
Russia Demino Ski Marathon 25 km 50 km Rybinsk, Russia
Poland Bieg Piastów 50 / 26 km 30 km Szklarska Poręba, Poland
Iceland Fossavatn Ski Marathon 50 / 25 km 25 km Ísafjörður, Iceland
China Vasaloppet China 50 km Changchun, China
New Zealand Merino Muster 42 / 21 km Wanaka, New Zealand
Argentina Ushuaia Loppet 42 km Ushuaia, Argentina

Racing distances

Actual racing distances may vary from year to year according to the local snow conditions, but usually, there are different categories: full distance (at least 42 km, the length of a non-skiing marathon (26 miles)) and shorter ones for children and less experienced skiers. For Vasaloppet, the oldest of the races, the full distance is about 90 km (56 mi). Some races are freestyle (both skating and classic are allowed), but others only permit classic style.

Worldloppet Master

Those who complete Worldloppet races in 10 different countries, at least one of which is from a continent other than Europe, qualify as a Worldloppet Master. They qualify for Worldloppet Gold Master if they have completed 10 main races, or a Silver Master if they have competed 10 races where some or all of them are short races. As of October 2019, more than 5,000 master titles have been issued.

References
  1. "What is Worldloppet?". Worldloppet Ski Federation. Retrieved 8 December 2017.
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