Tjejvasan
The world’s biggest ski race exclusively for women.
Elite and recreational athletes ski together in the same race. The start in Oxberg is followed by 30 kilometres of wonderful skiing via genuine summer pastures and beautiful coniferous forest, before you pass under the finish line portal in Mora. Tjejvasan is broadcast live every year on Sveriges Television and it is a seeding race for Vasaloppet.
Tjejvasan 2026
- DateFebruary 21
- Start Time09:00-
- Length30 km
- Start LocationOxberg
- TechniqueClassic technique
- AgeFrom 11 years
- ClassCompetition: senior D21, junior D17–20
- TypeCompetition, leisure
- Order Number38
- Included inEn Svensk Klassiker Tjej, En Svensk Klassiker Korta, Vasaloppstrippeln 30
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Course profile
Registration fee
Competition and leisure
From 17 years
Leisure
Up until age 16
Welcome to Tjejvasan!
Your race day begins in Oxberg. You collect your number bib the day before in Mora, or on location in Oxberg before the start. At the start area, you hand in your bag with a change of clothes at a lorry – which will safely transport your bag to the finish. The competition class starts at 09.00, and recreational class groups start every 15 minutes from 09.15. Entry to the competition start group opens at 08.00, and for the other groups 45 minutes before each respective start. Your time begins when you cross the start line.
Over the 30 kilometres of the Vasaloppet track, you will pass the checkpoints in Hökberg and Eldris, where you can refill with drinks and energy, and get ski wax assistance. Toilets and medical staff are available at both checkpoints.
There are two cut-off times – set times for the last passage at the checkpoints – but you’ll have plenty of time to reach the finish. The basic rule on the track is: Keep to the right, overtake on the left!
When you start to glimpse the church tower in Mora, you’ll know the home stretch is approaching, and you’ll soon experience the magical feeling of crossing the finish line under the historic portal. After finishing, you’ll receive your well-earned medal and be offered drinks and refreshments. You can leave your skis in the ski deposit and take the free bus to the showers at Prästholmens IP, where your bag will be waiting. Afterwards, you can return to the finish area to collect your diploma and skis and enjoy the atmosphere.
Every finish is a victory. See you on the track!
Hosts
More information about the race
Tjejvasan has two main classes: competition and leisure.
The competition class is divided into senior D21, and junior, D17–20. In the competition class you compete for prize money.
The competition class stretches over the start groups elite, 1 and 2. You need an active FIS-code and/or results from seeding races.
The leisure class starts from start group 3 and up. Seeding results are needed for start group 3 and 4. From start group 5 and up, you can freely choose among all available start times. Changes to your selection can be made on My pages up until race day.
Read more about seeding.
All participants must wear a number bib and timing chip.
These are collected at the race office on Kyrkogatan (the pedestrian street) in Mora prior to the race.
Start kits that are not collected the day before the race will be at the race office at your start location.
Our opening hours
The competition class (start groups elite, 1 and 2) starts at 09:00.
It will be possible to enter groups Elite, 1A, 1B and 2, 60 minutes before the start. Enter start groups Elite 1A and 1B from the side, at the front of the start field. Enter group 2 through start pen A at the back of the start field.
The leisure class:
Start group 3, the first start group in the leisure class starts at 09:15. After that a new group starts every 15 minutes.
Entering your start group will be possible 45 minutes before your start.
There are three large start pens labelled A, B and C placed at the back of the starting field. That is where you enter your start group. Your time starts when you pass the start line.
Map start Oxberg
| Start group | Class | Start time | Entry | Pen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elite | Tävling | 09.00 | 08.00 | Elite |
| 1 | Tävling | 09.00 | 08.00 | 1 |
| 2 | Tävling | 09.00 | 08.00 | A |
| 3 | Motion | 09.15 | 08.30 | B |
| 4 | Motion | 09.30 | 08.45 | C |
| 5 | Motion | 09.45 | 09.00 | A |
| 6 | Motion | 10.00 | 09.15 | B |
| 7 | Motion | 10.15 | 09.30 | C |
| 8 | Motion | 10.30 | 09.45 | A |
| 9 | Motion | 10.45 | 10.00 | B |
| 10 | Motion | 11.00 | 10.15 | C |
| 11 | Motion | 11.15 | 10.30 | A |
| 12 | Motion | 11.30 | 10.45 | B |
| 13 | Motion | 11.45 | 11.00 | C |
| 14 | Motion | 12.00 | 11.15 | A |
| 15 | Motion | 12.15 | 11.30 | B |
More start times are activated when needed.
Along the Vasaloppet course there are two official checkpoints: Hökberg and Eldris.
Drink and energy in various forms is served at all checkpoints. Specifics on what is served can be found on the detailed race map.
At the checkpoints we offer grip wax services as well as minor equipment repairs.
There are toilets and medical services at all checkpoints, as well as at the start and finish.
Detailed race map (pdf)
Ingredients served products (pdf)
For your security there are restrictions at some checkpoints; time limits after which you cannot pass. The checkpoint must be left 10 minutes after the time limit for arrival has expired.
If you arrive too late at a checkpoint you must abort the race. Bus transport to the finish in Mora will then be arranged.
If you reach the checkpoints within the time limits, you will be able to complete the race.
In extreme weather conditions the race directors have the right to change the time limits.
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Checkpoint
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Time limit
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|---|---|
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Hökberg
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13:45
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Eldris
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16:00
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The awards ceremony for sprint prize winners and the six first in D21 and D17–20 takes place at Mora-Nisse’s Square, in the finish area in Mora, at 13.00.
Sometimes things don’t go as planned. It’s completely okay not to finish.
Contact medical staff or an official at the nearest checkpoint. They will help you with taking care of your timing chip, reporting your withdrawal and arranging transport to the finish in Mora.
Safety first:
Rescue and medical personnel have the right to remove participants from the course if they deem it necessary.
Your safety always comes before finishing the race.
Classic technique.
Competition class:
Any use of free technique leads to disqualification. International Ski Federation (FIS) competition rules apply. Read the rules in their entirety at FIS’s website.
Leisure class:
It is allowed to take off their skis only downhill. Swedish Ski Association rules apply.
Read more about our rules and visit our Guides and Tips.
Guides and tips
On the page Guides and tips, you’ll find everything from training programs to practical details about buses, accommodation and waxing services – in short, everything you need to know before your race.
