2019-02-13 09:44

One Vasaloppet is not enough – 70 percent increase for Vasaloppstrippeln

Completing a Vasaloppet race is an achievement in itself. But for 277 registrants, so far, it's not enough. They're aiming to complete three Vasaloppet races in one calendar year by skiing, cycling and running 90 or 45 km in forefathers' tracks in 2019.

Some call them mad. Others say anyone could do it if they put their mind to it. These past years have seen all sorts, from training nerds, ”regular” grandmothers, people previously opposed to exercise and stressed parents cross the finish line to complete Vasaloppstrippeln 90 or Vasaloppstrippeln 45; three Vasaloppet all in the same year.

Interest in Vasaloppstrippeln 90, which could first be completed in 2014 when Ultravasan ran for the first time, has grown significantly over the years. When registration opened for Vasaloppet’s Winter Week 2019 last year it was possible to register directly for Vasaloppstrippeln 90 and Vasaloppstrippeln 45. (Previously it had only been possible to register for one race at a time.)

Setting an early and challenging training goal seems popular. Already 169 participants have registered to attempt three 90 km Vasaloppet during 2019; on skis in Vasaloppet or Öppet Spår Sunday/Öppet Spår Monday, on bike in Cykelvasan 90 or Cykelvasan Öppet Spår and on foot in Ultravasan 90. It’s an increase of about 70 percent compared to the same time last year.

At the same time 108 participants are now ready to take on Vasaloppstrippeln 45 in Halvvasan, Cykelvasan 45 and Ultravasan 45. A new challenge that 39 people completed in its first year, 2018.

The reward for those who manage it is, apart from fame and glory, a nice-looking – and rare – t-shirt that proves you have completed Vasaloppstrippeln. Something to look forward to as this year’s ”triple athletes” cross the finish line in Mora after Ultravasan 90 and Ultravasan 45 on Sunday, August 17.

But first on the agenda is skiing in Vasaloppet’s Winter Week. And for those who feel inspired after completing a ski race it is, of course, possible to then register separately for the summer races to complete Vasaloppstrippeln 90 or Vasaloppstrippeln 45 as early as this year!

Some people aiming for Vasaloppstrippeln 2019:
Niklas Bergh from the Vasaloppet Lagom podcast. Has gone from placing in the middle range in Vasaloppet to completing En Svensk Klassiker and now aiming for Vasaloppstrippeln 90 in 2019.

Sara Thunmarker Telde and Anna Klint, Mittmedia, hosts of the podcast ”Sara och Anna på Glid – i mödrars spår” where they document their journey from casual exercisers to attempting Vasaloppstrippeln 45 in 2019.

Lisa Ring, ultrarunner as well as victor and record holder in the ladies’ class of Ultravasan 45, 2018.

To see who is registered, view the start list and select 2019 > Vasaloppstrippeln 90 or  > Vasaloppstrippeln 45
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Upcoming events in the Vasaloppet Arena

Vasaloppet Winter Week 2019
Fri 22 Feb: Kortvasan. 30 km. Start Oxberg.
Sat 23 Feb: Tjejvasan. 30 km. Start Oxberg.
Sun 24 Feb: Ungdomsvasan. 9/19 km Start Eldris/Hökberg.
Sun 24 Feb: Öppet Spår Sunday. 90 km. Start Sälen.
Mon 25 Feb: Öppet Spår Monday. 90 km. Start Sälen.
Tue 26 Feb: Halvvasan. 45 km. Start Oxberg.
Fri 1 Mar: Stafettvasan. 9–24 km. Five-person teams. Start Sälen.
Fri 1 Mar: Nattvasan 90. 90 km. Two-person teams. Start Sälen.
Fri 1 Mar: Nattvasan 45. 45 km. Two-person teams. Start Oxberg.
Sat 2 Mar: Blåbärsloppet. 9 km. Start Eldris.
Sun 3 Mar: Vasaloppet. 90 km. Start Sälen. 

Vasaloppet’s Summer Week 2019
Fri 11 Aug: Cykelvasan Öppet Spår. 94 km. Start Sälen
Fri 11 Aug: Cykelvasasprinten. 1 km. Lindvallen, Sälen (Open qualifier on Thursday)
Sat 10 Aug: Cykelvasan 90. 94 km. Start Sälen
Sun 11 Aug: Cykelvasan 30. 32 km. Start Oxberg
Sun 11 Aug: Ungdomscykelvasan. 32 km. Start Oxberg
Sun 11 Aug: Cykelvasan 45. 45 km. Start Oxberg
Sat 17 Aug: Ultravasan 45. 45 km. Start Oxberg
Sat 17 Aug: Ultravasan 90. 90 km. Start Sälen
Sat 17 Aug: Vasastafetten. 4,5–15 km. Running relay for ten-person teams. Start Sälen
Sat 17 Aug: Vasakvartetten. 19,1–24,2 km. Running relay for four-person teams. Start Sälen

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