Vasaloppet reaches two million finishes in 2026

It took 90 years to reach the first millionth finish, a mark that was passed on February 27, 2012. Growth has accelerated significantly since then. In just 14 years, another million participants have crossed the finish line in one of Vasaloppet’s winter or summer events.

“It’s a symbolic moment that reflects both the strength of tradition and the growing breadth of Vasaloppet’s events. We really look forward to welcoming the two-millionth finisher across the line with full celebration, whenever it happens,” says Johan Eriksson, CEO of Vasaloppet.

Since the start in 1922, 1,948,695 finishes have been recorded in Mora from winter and summer combined. The nine races completed so far during the Winter Week, including Barnens Vasalopp in Sälen, brings the overall total of finishes up to 1,975,732.

“Now it depends on how many more finishes we can count in the remaining races, but given the conditions in the arena and the number of registered participants, it looks likely that finish number two million will take place on the Sunday evening of Vasaloppet. Something we will, of course, celebrate,” says Johan Eriksson.

The one-millionth finisher in 2012 was awarded free entry to all Vasaloppet races – for life. The same prize will be awarded to the two-millionth finisher.

“Naturally, we want to celebrate with what we do best: exercise and physical activity. We have kept Sweden moving for more than 100 years, and we intend to continue. Reaching two million finishes is not just a number – it’s the story of everyone who has fought their way along the course, of traditions passed on, and of a popular movement that continues to grow. We look forward to welcoming the next million participants across the finish line, continuing to inspire Sweden to stay active, generation after generation,” says Johan Eriksson.

FACTS//Vasaloppet finishes
A total of 1,638,423 skiers have completed a race in the Vasaloppet Arena, of whom 649,201 finished the classic 90 km Vasaloppet. Including the summer events – introduced in 2008 – 1,948,695 finishes have been recorded.

During Vasaloppet’s Winter Week 2026, an additional 27,037 finishes have been registered, bringing the total to 1,975,732.

Upcoming events in the Vasaloppet Arena:

Vasaloppet’s Winter Week 2026 – cross country skiing

• Friday, February 20, Vasaloppet 30, start Oxberg, 30 km
• Saturday, February 21, Tjejvasan, start Oxberg, 30 km
• Friday, February 27, Stafettvasan, ski relay, five sections, start Sälen, 90 km
• Sunday, February 22, Öppet Spår Sunday, start Sälen, 90 km FULLY BOOKED
• Sunday, February 22, Ungdomsvasan, start Eldris, 9 km, start Hökberg, 19 km
• Monday, February 23, Öppet Spår Monday 90, freestyle, start Sälen, 90 km
• Monday, February 23, Öppet Spår Monday 45, freestyle, start Oxberg, 45 km
• Monday, February 23, Öppet Spår Monday 30, freestyle, start Oxberg, 30 km
• Tuesday, February 24, Vasaloppet 45, start Oxberg, 45 km
• Friday, February 27, Nattvasan 30, individually or two-person teams, freestyle,
  start Oxberg, 30 km
• Friday, February 27, Nattvasan 45, individually or two-person teams, freestyle,
  start Oxberg, 45 km
• Friday, February 27, Nattvasan 90, individually or two-person teams, freestyle,
  start Sälen, 90 km
• Saturday, February 28, Vasaloppet 10, freestyle, start Eldris, 9 km
• Sunday, March 1, The 102nd Vasaloppet, start Sälen, 90 km

Hemmavasan skidor 2026 – cross country skiing when and where you want

• February 20–March 1, Hemmavasan skidor

Barnens Vasalopp skidor 2026 – children’s Vasaloppet ski race

• Saturday, February 21, Barnens Vasalopp skidor in Sälen
• Saturday, February 28, Barnens Vasalopp skidor in Mora

Vasaloppet’s Summer Week 2026 – biking and running

• Friday, August 7, Cykelvasan 30, start Oxberg, 32 km
• Friday, August 7, Cykelvasan Öppet Spår, start Sälen, 95 km
• Friday, August 7, Cykelvasan 45, start Oxberg, 45 km
• Saturday, August 8, Cykelvasan 90, start Sälen, 95 km
• Friday, August 14, Funkisvasan, start Mora, 4 km
• Friday, August 14, Trailvasan 10, start Mora, 10 km
• Saturday, August 15, Ultravasan 90, start Sälen, 92 km
• Saturday, August 15, Vasastafetten, running relay, ten legs, start Sälen, 92 km
• Saturday, August 15, Ultravasan 45, start Oxberg, 45 km
• Saturday, August 15, Trailvasan 30, start Oxberg, 30 km

Hemmavasan cykel and löpning 2026 – biking and running when and where you want

• August 7–15, Hemmavasan cykel
• August 7–15, Hemmavasan löpning

Barnens Vasalopp cykel 2026 – children’s Vasaloppet bike race

• Thursday, August 6, and Friday, August 7, Barnens Vasalopp cykel in Sälen
• Saturday, August 8, Barnens Vasalopp cykel in Mora

Barnens Vasalopp löpning 2026 – children’s Vasaloppet running race

Friday, August 14, Barnens Vasalopp löpning in Sälen

Friday, August 14, Barnens Vasalopp löpning in Mora

Vasaloppet’s Winter Week 2027 – cross country skiing

• Friday, February 26, Vasaloppet 30, start Oxberg, 30 km
• Saturday, February 27, Tjejvasan, start Oxberg, 30 km
• Sunday, February 28, Öppet Spår Sunday, start Sälen, 90 km
• Sunday, February 28, Ungdomsvasan, start Eldris, 9 km, start Hökberg, 19 km
• Monday, March 1, Öppet Spår Monday 90, freestyle, start Sälen, 90 km
• Monday, March 1, Öppet Spår Monday 45, freestyle, start Oxberg, 45 km
• Monday, March 1, Öppet Spår Monday 30, freestyle, start Oxberg, 30 km
• Tuesday, March 2, Vasaloppet 45, start Oxberg, 45 km
• Friday, March 5, Stafettvasan, ski relay, five sections, start Sälen, 90 km
• Friday, March 5, Nattvasan 30, individually or two-person teams, freestyle, start Oxberg, 30 km
• Friday, March 5, Nattvasan 45, individually or two-person teams, freestyle, start Oxberg, 45 km
• Friday, March 5, Nattvasan 90, individually or two-person teams, freestyle, start Sälen, 90 km
• Saturday, March 6, Vasaloppet 10, freestyle, start Eldris, 9 km
• Sunday, March 7, The 103rd Vasaloppet, start Sälen, 90 km

Read more and register here for the Vasaloppet’s Winter Week 2027 >