When you've trained and prepared extensively for a race, it's not uncommon to feel a certain emptiness in the days following the finish line, a so-called "post-race blues." But there's a simple way to avoid it: make sure to have more than one race booked in your calendar!
Last year, Vasaloppet initiated the project "More women on the track" to increase gender equal participation. Things are trending positively, as can be seen in the summary of figures from the 2023 ski, cycling and running races. Compared to 2022, the proportion of participating women has increased by approximately two percentage points, and in Vasaloppet 2024, the 100th edition, there will be more women than ever before.
With 100 days left until the 100th Vasaloppet on Sunday, March 3, 2024, Vasaloppet presents the 100th Kranskulla and the 36th Kransmas: Elsa Hermansson and Gustav Johnsson, both representing IFK Mora in their sports careers and both part of the ski orienteering national team for 2023/2024.
Now, more than 40,000 participants are registered for Vasaloppet's Winter Week 2024. Here is an update summarizing, in English, some interesting news items from Vasaloppet's Swedish website this autumn. We'll see you soon!
In January 2024, the plan is for Marcus Wandt to embark on his first space trip. The Mora-born astronaut has both a Vasaloppet number bib and Vasaloppet medal packed for the journey to the International Space Station (ISS). "I like achievements and challenges and I've been skiing since I could walk. Bringing something from Vasaloppet felt obvious," says Marcus Wandt.
With lowered age limits and new races, it's now easier than ever to share the experience in Vasaloppet's Winter Week 2024. Ski with friends, colleagues, mum, grandchildren, or the whole family – perhaps in the glow of headlamps and flaming torches? Or choose different races on the same day and celebrate at the finish line in Mora together. Over 40,000 participants have already registered for Vasaloppet's Winter Week 2024. The 100th Vasaloppet is fully booked, but there are still spots available in 14 other races.
Vasaloppet's management has decided to change the minimum age requirement for participation in five of its ski races during Vasaloppet's Winter Week. This comes after the Swedish Ski Association made changes to age regulations for the 2023/24 season and beyond. Here is all the information on the new age limits.
In the coming days, an offer will be sent out to everyone currently preparing for Vasaloppet on Sunday, March 3, 2024 – the 100th Vasaloppet in history. For this historic race, which has been fully booked for a long time, participants can now choose to buy a personalized and unique number bib.
On July 1, 2023, a total ban on fluorinated ski waxes was introduced for all ski competitions sanctioned by the International Ski and Snowboard Federation and the Swedish Ski Association. This ban applies to all 14 ski races in Vasaloppet (both competitions and recreational races) starting from Vasaloppet's Winter Week 2024. All ski wax must now be fluoro-free. Controls will be carried out both before the start and after the finish – if fluorine is detected, it will result in a starting ban or disqualification. Therefore, it's crucial to thoroughly clean your skis and other equipment.
Two runners from Högby IF emerged victorious in Ultravasan 90. Last year's third-place finisher, Olle Meijer, clinched the men's class, while Ida Nilsson secured the win among the women, despite both of them taking wrong turns at the start of the race. Jesper Lundberg and Erica Lech triumphed in Ultravasan 45, while Martin Nilsson and Jenny Björnberg claimed victory in Trailvasan 30. The Vasaloppet Summer Week 2023 attracted over 20,000 registered participants, including 14,000 cyclists and 6,000 runners. Registration for next year's Summer Week is already open.
