Vasaloppet 45
A wonderful 45-kilometre challenge.
After starting in Oxberg, the track leads around the Oxberg lake through beautiful coniferous forest and traditional summer pastures before joining the classic Vasaloppet track, eventually taking you all the way to the finish in Mora. Vasaloppet 45 is a seeding race for Vasaloppet.
Vasaloppet 45 2026
- DateFebruary 24
- Start Time09:00-
- Length45 km
- Start LocationOxberg
- TechniqueClassic technique
- AgeFrom 13 years
- TypeLeisure
- Order Number30
- Included inEn Svensk Klassiker Halva, Vasaloppstrippeln 45
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Course profile
Registration fee
From 17 years
Up until age 16
Welcome to Vasaloppet 45!
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 first start is at 09:00. After that, one group starts every 15 minutes. Entry to start groups 0–2 opens at 08:00, and for all other groups 45 minutes before each respective start. Your time begins when you cross the start line.
In Vasaloppet 45, the course first leads around the Oxberg lake before you reach the first checkpoint, also in Oxberg. In total, you pass three checkpoints where you can refill with drinks and energy and get basic ski wax assistance. Toilets and medical staff are available at all checkpoints. The basic rule on the track is: Keep to the right, overtake on the left!
There are three cut-off times – set times for the last passage at the checkpoints – but you’ll have plenty of time to reach the finish.
When you approach Mora and glimpse the church tower, you’ll know the home stretch is near. Then it’s time to prepare for the finish; remember to celebrate as you glide under the historic finish 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!
More information about the race
When registering, you can freely choose among all available start times. Changes to your selection can be made on My pages up until race day.
Vasaloppet 45 is a seeding race for Vasaloppet. If you are also registered for Vasaloppet, you may start in the first group (start group 0) in Vasaloppet 45. You will be placed there automatically after you registered for 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
The first start is at 09.00 and after that a new group starts every 15 minutes.
Participants who are also skiing Vasaloppet are in Group 0 with joint start at 09.00.
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.
Entering start group 0–2 will be possible from 08:00. Entering the other start groups will be possible 45 minutes before start. Your time starts when you pass the start line.
Map start Oxberg
| Start group | Start time | Entry to start group | Pen |
| 0 | 09.00 | 08.00 | A |
| 1 | 09.15 | 08.00 | B |
| 2 | 09.30 | 08.00 | C |
| 3 | 09.45 | 09.00 | A |
| 4 | 10.00 | 09.15 | B |
| 5 | 10.15 | 09.30 | C |
More start times are activated when needed.
Along the Vasaloppet course there are three official checkpoints: Oxberg, 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.
| Checkpoint | Time limit |
|---|---|
| Oxberg | 13.30 |
| Hökberg | 15.10 |
| Eldris | 17.15 |
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.
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.
