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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The artist behind the 2025 Vasaloppet motif, a snow-laden spruce, is Roger Metto. His winter-themed artwork appears on this year’s poster and on the diploma awarded to skiers. Roger Metto also created the piece that will feature on diplomas for cyclists and runners this summer. The work is titled “Mellan loppen” ("Between the races") and it offers a characteristic view from the Vasaloppet Arena.
Interest in Ultravasan 90 continues to grow, and 2025 is set to be a record-breaking year. Already, with twelve weeks remaining until race day, upwards of 1,600 runners have signed up for the 90-kilometre race that follows the entire classic Vasaloppet route from Sälen to Mora.
This August, participants in Cykelvasan Öppet Spår and Cykelvasan 90 will follow the same route past the Risberg checkpoint as runners and skiers. “This means that, starting this year, Cykelvasan Öppet Spår and Cykelvasan 90 will be 95 km instead of 96 km,” says Anders “Hobbe” Holmberg, who is responsible for tracks and trails in the Vasaloppet Arena.
Are you planning to participate in Cykelvasan Öppet Spår or Cykelvasan 90 in August? Then Jessica Clarén has the training programme for you. Jessica is an official Vasaloppet coach, elite cyclist, and the woman behind the cycling network She Rides. "Whether you're aiming to achieve a certain time or it's your very first race, you'll benefit from the programme. You'll be well-prepared for the start and well-placed for a smooth journey from Sälen to Mora," Jessica promises.
After the 2025 cross-country ski season, discussions have arisen regarding unauthorised skating. Here, Vasaloppet’s Sport Lead, Tommy Höglund, talks about plans going forward to clarify the rules and educate participants who want to double-pole their way through Vasaloppet. The goal is to create a better understanding of the regulations and to ensure fair competition conditions. Tommy also explains the race jury that decides on possible disqualification in Vasaloppet.
