Since mid-May, the Vasaloppet Arena has been open for hiking and running. The 90 km Vasaloppsleden trail partially follows the Vasaloppet race course and features plenty of scenic rest stops. A total of nine overnight cabins are available at eight locations along the trail.
Ultravasan 90 is Sweden’s largest ultramarathon, and in 2025 it has already broken its registration record with over 1,600 runners signed up. It is now also confirmed that Ultravasan 90 will carry Swedish Championship status in 2026. For the first time in Vasaloppet’s history, Swedish champions will be crowned in a race between Sälen and Mora.
The Ski Classics Pro Tour Season XVII is set to captivate ski enthusiasts with its exciting lineup of events. The upcoming season, spanning 13 events over 9 weekends in 6 different countries, promises an inspiring blend of endurance, skills, determination, and fierce competition. Vasaloppet, on Sunday, March 1, 2026 is one of the true pillars of long-distance skiing. The 102nd Vasaloppet will gather thousands of skiers at the same starting area, offering both professional and recreational skiers a chance to write their page in ski history.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
