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  2 days ago

  Art by Roger Metto featured on this summer's diploma

  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.

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  5 days ago

  New registration record for Ultravasan 90 – over 1,600 to run the full Vasaloppet course

  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.

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  1 week ago

  Cykelvasan Öppet Spår and Cykelvasan 90 will now be slightly shorter

  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.

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  3 weeks ago

  Reach your Cykelvasan goals with Jessica's training programme

  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.

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  2 months ago

  Improved dialogue and clarification of rules to curb skating in Vasaloppet

  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.

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  2 months ago

  Vasaloppet's Summer Week 2025 – a quick guide to all eleven races

  Cycle or run a race this summer! Vasaloppet's Summer Week, taking place August 8–16, 2025, offers five different mountain bike races in Cykelvasan during the first weekend, followed by six running races in the second weekend. In addition, there is Barnens Vasalopp for children aged 3–10 and Hemmavasan for those who prefer to participate from home. Every year, Vasaloppet's Summer Week receives exceptionally high ratings in participant surveys, so come join us! Here’s a quick guide, day by day and race by race.

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  2 months ago

  Mark August 16 on your calendar – run a race and experience the summer magic of Vasaloppet

  Saturday, August 16, 2025 – write it in your planner and mark it in your mental calendar. That’s the day of the big annual running event in the Vasaloppet Arena, when the four races – Ultravasan 90, Ultravasan 45, Trailvasan 30, and Vasastafetten – take place. The excitement starts the day before with Funkisvasan, Barnens Vasalopp Löpning, and Trailvasan 10. So far, over 3,400 runners have signed up, including an impressive 1,300 for Ultravasan 90. Vasastafetten, which is now a recreational relay without competitive elements, currently has 121 registered teams.

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  2 months ago

  Vasaloppet's Winter Week 2026 – quick guide to all races

  Welcome to register for Vasaloppet 2026 which will be held on Sunday, March 1 in 2026, or any of the other ski races during Vasaloppet’s Winter Week 2026. In total, there are 14 exciting races to choose from, all of which finish under Vasaloppet’s finish line portal at the belfry in Mora. Vasaloppet offers a unique skiing experience for everyone – whether you dream of completing the classic Vasaloppet, want to share the joy of a shorter race with friends or family, ski as a relay team in Stafettvasan, or seek an adventure under the starry sky in Nattvasan.

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  3 months ago

  Get a 20% discount when registering for Vasaloppet's Winter Week 2026!

  Imagine yourself next year, as winter approaches, bringing with it one of Sweden’s most beloved traditions – Vasaloppet’s Winter Week! Whether you’re an experienced skier or an enthusiastic beginner, this is your chance to be part of something unique. And the best part? Right now you can register for the Winter Week races with a 20% discount!

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  3 months ago

  Incredible performances from Vasaloppet’s Winter Week 2025

  Another Winter Week has crossed the finish line. The weather conditions occasionally caused challenges for both participants and organizers, but thanks to hard work and determination from both skiers and functionaries, 44,000 participants managed to pass the iconic finish line in Mora. Some competed against others, while others competed against themselves – just as it should be. So many smiles and tears of joy. We have looked back and put together a summary of some of the amazing performances and highlights from Vasaloppet’s Winter Week 2025.