Ungdomsvasan
Skiers of the future in forefathers’ tracks.
Youths aged 11 to 16 ski 9 or 19 km in the classic Vasaloppet track to the finish line in Mora. Expect a great atmosphere, with lots of cheering and a high pace as the young people settle the score for glory and victory. Regardless of whether you want to compete or not, you are welcome to ski Ungdomsvasan. In forefathers’ tracks for future victories!
Ungdomsvasan 2026
- DateFebruary 22
- Start Time09:45-
- Length9 and 19 km
- Start LocationHökberg and Eldris
- TechniqueClassic technique
- ClassGirls 11-12, 13-14, 15-16. Boys 11-12, 13-14, 15-16
- TypeLeisure
- Order Number18
Registration fee
Ungdom
Welcome to Ungdomsvasan!
Ungdomsvasan offers two distances. Those aged 15–16 start in Hökberg and ski 19 km to Mora. The younger participants, ages 11–12 and 13–14, start in Eldris and ski 9 km.
You collect your number bib the day before in Mora or at the start before the race. At both start locations, you have the option of getting a bag for your outer clothes, which will be safely transported to Mora. The race starts in joint class groups in both Hökberg and Eldris. Arrive in good time!
Along the Vasaloppet track, there are refreshment checkpoints serving water and sports drink. Participants skiing 9 km have one checkpoint, while those skiing 19 km have three – Läde, Eldris and Hemus. Blueberry soup is also served in Eldris. Toilets are available at the start areas in Hökberg and Eldris.
There are no cut-off times in Ungdomsvasan, and the focus is on everyone having fun! A good tip is to look carefully before changing tracks and leave the left-hand track free for overtaking. The basic rule is: Keep to the right, overtake on the left!
When you begin to glimpse the church tower in Mora, you’ll know the home stretch is near and that 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 celebrate with family and friends!
Every finish is a victory. See you on the track!
Host
More information about the race
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
Start Hökberg
Participants and leaders or parents can drive to the start. There is also a bus to the Hökberg start departing from Prostgatan in Mora at 09:00. A return trip will depart from Hökberg at 11:00.
Start Eldris
Participants and leaders or parents can only get to the Eldris start via bus, which leaves from Prostgatan in Mora at 08:00–09:30. Return trips by bus will run continuously as the buses fill up, starting at 09:45 with the last departure at 11:00.
The joint start takes place, divided by class, in Hökberg and Eldris.
At the start places in Hökberg and Eldris we have four different start pens (A–D) where we apply self-seeding, which means that you yourself determine which pen you should be in according to our recommendations:
Pen A: You’ve participated in Ungdomsvasan before and placed in the top 5, or are aiming to do so.
Pen B: You’ve participated in Ungdomsvasan before and placed in the top 30, or are aiming to do so.
Pen C: You’ve participated in Ungdomsvasan and/or are a competitive skier.
Pen D: You are participating for the first time or feel that you want plenty of space at the start.
Come to the start in good time. Start times may be subject to change if there are large numbers of participants. Entering the pens will be possible 10 minutes before each start time.
| Start Hökberg | ||
| Class | Start time | Distance |
| Boys 15–16 | 10.30 | 19 km |
| Girls 15–16 | 10.45 | 19 km |
| Start Eldris | ||
| Class | Start time | Distance |
| Boys 13–14 | 09.45 | 9 km |
| Girls 13–14 | 10.00 | 9 km |
| Boys 11–12 | 10.15 | 9 km |
| Girls 11–12 | 10.30 | 9 km |
The number of refreshment stations along the Vasaloppet course depends on the distance.
Those who ski 9 kilometres have one station. Those who ski 19 kilometres have two stations. Specifics on what is served can be found on the detailed race map.
Detailed race map (pdf)
Ingredients served products (pdf)
The awards ceremony takes place at Mora-Nisse’s Square in the finish area in Mora at 13.00.
Spurt prizes will be awarded to the first participants to pass Eldris in the classes Boys 15–16 and Girls 15–16, and to the participants first passing Hemus in the classes Boys 11–12, Girls 11–12, Boys 13–14 and Girls 13–14.
The top three in each class will be awarded prizes donated by sponsors.
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 and reporting your withdrawal.
Ungdomsvasan is divided into the following classes:
| Class | Year of birth | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Girls 11–12 | 2014–2015 | 9 km |
| Boys 11–12 | 2014–2015 | 9 km |
| Girls 13–14 | 2012–2013 | 9 km |
| Boys 13–14 | 2012–2013 | 9 km |
| Girls 15–16 | 2010–2011 | 19 km |
| Boys 15–16 | 2010–2011 | 19 km |
It is allowed to take off their skis only downhill. Swedish Ski Association rules apply.
Read more about our rules.
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.
