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.
Locations Membership in Wordloppet is limited to one race per country, with an emphasis being placed on prestige. As of 2015, there are 20 official Worldloppet races. While primarily concentrated in Europe, there also races in North America, Asia, and Australasia.
Event Distance Classic Style Distance Free Style Location Kangaroo Hoppet 42 / 21 km Falls Creek, Victoria, Australia Jizerská Padesátka 50 50 / 25 km 30 km Bedřichov, Czech Republic Dolomitenlauf 42 / 21 km 60 km Obertilliach / Lienz, Austria Marcialonga 70 / 45 km Moena – Cavalese, Italy König Ludwig Lauf 50 / 23 km 50 / 23 km Oberammergau, Germany Transjurassienne 50 / 25 km 76 / 54 km Les Rousses / Lamoura – Mouthe, France Sapporo International Ski Marathon 50 / 25 km Sapporo, Japan Tartu Maraton 63 / 31 km Otepää – Elva, Estonia Gatineau Loppet 53 / 29 km 53 / 29 km Gatineau, Quebec, Canada American Birkebeiner 53 / 29 km 50 / 29 km Cable – Hayward, Wisconsin, United States Finlandia-hiihto 62 / 32 km 50 km Lahti, Finland Vasaloppet 90 / 45 / 30 km Sälen – Mora, Sweden Engadin Skimarathon 42 / 21 / 17 km Maloja – S-chanf, Switzerland Birkebeinerrennet 54 km Rena – Lillehammer, Norway Demino Ski Marathon 25 km 50 km Rybinsk, Russia Bieg Piastów 50 / 26 km 30 km Szklarska Poręba, Poland Fossavatnsgangan 50 / 25 km 25 km Ísafjörður, Iceland Vasaloppet China 50 km Changchun, China Merino Muster 42 / 21 km Wānaka, New Zealand 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 . 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 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
External links Worldloppet website International Association of Worldloppet Skiers Gatineau Loppet