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  • 6 days ago

    First race in the Vasaloppet Arena? This guide is for you

    Are you new to the Vasaloppet Arena and finding it a lot to keep track of? Don’t worry, it will all work out! Read your start certificate carefully – it contains important information. And make sure you begin your journey to the start in plenty of time, so you don’t have to rush. Once you’ve done that, you can mostly just follow the crowd. Along the way, you’ll have plenty of support from information boards, announcers, signs, experienced participants and thousands of helpful volunteers. If you’d still like to get an overview of what to expect, here’s a quick guide.

  • 1 week ago

    Cycle safely, both in training and in races

    Did you know that nearly nine out of ten mountain bike accidents are solo accidents? –When it comes to safety, there's a lot you yourself can influence, says Helena Stigson, traffic safety expert and head of research at the insurance company Folksam.

  • 2 weeks ago

    Smart summer training for skiers

    Hello, skiers — how’s the training going in the middle of summer? Feeling a bit sluggish? If so, here are some tips and encouragement for you.

  • 1 month ago

    Gravel cyclists get their own start group in Cykelvasan Öppet Spår 2025

    When Cykelvasan Öppet Spår takes place on Friday, August 8, those riding gravel bikes can start in a group exclusively for gravel cyclists. The start group sets off at 10:55 am – five minutes before the first regular start group in Cykelvasan Öppet Spår. 300 spots are reserved, and registration is open.

  • 1 month ago

    New start times for Cykelvasan

    The decision to adjust start times for Cykelvasan 30, Cykelvasan 45, Cykelvasan Öppet Spår, and Cykelvasan 90 starting in 2025 was already made last autumn – a change that many participants have requested.  

  • 1 month ago

    Vasaloppet Arena open for summer 2025

    Since mid-May, the Vasaloppet Arena has been open for hiking and running. The 90 km Vasaloppsleden trail partially follows the Vasaloppet race course and features plenty of scenic rest stops. A total of nine overnight cabins are available at eight locations along the trail.

  • 1 month ago

    Ultravasan 90 awarded Swedish Championship status for 2026

    Ultravasan 90 is Sweden’s largest ultramarathon, and in 2025 it has already broken its registration record with over 1,600 runners signed up. It is now also confirmed that Ultravasan 90 will carry Swedish Championship status in 2026. For the first time in Vasaloppet’s history, Swedish champions will be crowned in a race between Sälen and Mora.

  • 2 months ago

    Ski Classics Pro Tour Season XVII 2025/2026

    The Ski Classics Pro Tour Season XVII is set to captivate ski enthusiasts with its exciting lineup of events. The upcoming season, spanning 13 events over 9 weekends in 6 different countries, promises an inspiring blend of endurance, skills, determination, and fierce competition. Vasaloppet, on Sunday, March 1, 2026 is one of the true pillars of long-distance skiing. The 102nd Vasaloppet will gather thousands of skiers at the same starting area, offering both professional and recreational skiers a chance to write their page in ski history.

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