Worldloppet Ski Federation


The Worldloppet Ski Federation is a 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

Only one and the best race from a country can be a member of Worldloppet. There are currently 20 races, spread amongst Europe, America, Asia and Australia:
EventDistance Classic StyleDistance Free StyleLocation
Kangaroo Hoppet42 / 21 kmFalls Creek, Victoria, Australia
Jizerská Padesátka 5050 / 25 km30 kmBedřichov, Czech Republic
Dolomitenlauf42 / 21 km60 kmObertilliach / Lienz, Austria
Marcialonga70 / 45 kmMoena – Cavalese, Italy
König Ludwig Lauf50 / 23 km50 / 23 kmOberammergau, Germany
Transjurassienne50 / 25 km76 / 54 kmLes Rousses / Lamoura – Mouthe, France
Sapporo International Ski Marathon50 / 25 kmSapporo, Japan
Tartu Maraton63 / 31 km63 / 31 kmOtepää – Elva, Estonia
Gatineau Loppet53 / 29 km53 / 29 kmGatineau, Quebec, Canada
American Birkebeiner54 / 23 km50 / 23 kmCable – Hayward, Wisconsin, United States
Finlandia Hiihto62 / 32 km50 kmLahti, Finland
Vasaloppet90 / 45 / 30 kmSälen – Mora, Sweden
Engadin Skimarathon42 / 21 / 17 kmMaloja – S-chanf, Switzerland
Birkebeinerrennet54 kmRena – Lillehammer, Norway
Demino Ski Marathon25 km50 kmRybinsk, Russia
Bieg Piastów50 / 26 km30 kmSzklarska Poręba, Poland
Fossavatn Ski Marathon50 / 25 km25 kmÍsafjörður, Iceland
Vasaloppet China50 kmChangchun, China
Merino Muster42 / 21 kmWanaka, New Zealand
Ushuaia Loppet42 kmUshuaia, 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 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, 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 5000 master titles have been issued.