Nordenskiöldsloppet becomes part of the Ski Classics Challengers circuit with a 220km long-distance skiing race in classic technique in Jokkmokk, Sweden, on March 29, 2025.

Nordenskiöldsloppet, considered the world's longest ski race, is taking place in Jokkmokk, in northernmost Sweden, and in 2025 is celebrating its 8th edition. The 220km classic event now joins the Ski Classics Challengers circuit for the upcoming edition on March 29, 2025.

The Local Organizing Committee is pleased to join the Ski Classics Challengers calendar:

"It will be exciting and interesting to be part of the Ski Classics series. After seven editions we have carried out with top ratings from the skiers, we feel it is natural to now become a part of Ski Classics Challengers," says Göran Hedemalm, Chairman of the Board Nordenskiöldsloppet and adds:

"We think it's time that even northernmost Sweden has a Ski Classics Challengers competition. The fact that it will also be the longest event in Ski Classics feels extra good. Our goal is to be the longest ski race, but also a race that skiers will remember for the high level of service and the friendly treatment they receive from all officials."

Nordenskiöldsloppet – Ski Classics Challengers

The world's longest ski race is now part of the Ski Classics Challengers series. The 220km race is always held on the last weekend of March in Jokkmokk in northernmost Sweden.

The racecourse runs from Jokkmokk, winding straight through the beautiful Lapland landscape and turning into Njavve. It runs through untouched wilderness north of the Arctic Circle and follows a ski historical route from 1884. Then, polar explorer Adolf Erik Nordenskiöld organized the race to prove that his expedition members could cover long distances in a short time. The winner in 1884 was Pavva Lasse Nilsson Tuorda, with a time of 21 hours and 22 minutes, which is also today's medal time.

The race is held in classic style and is open to both elite and recreational skiers looking for the ultimate endurance test on a pair of skis. After the 05:00 CET start, skiers have 30 hours to complete the race. Along the course, 16 hydration stations are waiting to provide participants with all the energy they need.

Nordenskiöldsloppet

As Nordenskiöldsloppet is now a Ski Classics Challengers event, Pro Team registered athletes can collect points for the Ski Classics Champion and Youth competitions in their respective genders.

A list of Ski Classics Challengers events with confirmed dates for season 2024/2025 can be found at Ski Classics. The list is updated continuously with new events.

Everyone participating in Ski Classics, Pro Tour or Challengers events, professional and recreational skiers, can connect their profile to the results database of Ski Classics, called MyPages.

MyPages can be connected when subscribing to Ski Classics online community proxcskiing.com. In the profile, you can view your Ski Classics event results, collect pins, print diplomas, and analyze your results with friends in the SC ranking system. In your profile, you collect points according to your performance and are rewarded with pins and diplomas.

One of the central features of MyPages is that you get your global SC ranking. The SC Ranking is a live updated international ranking, unique in combining women and men, professional and recreational skiers in one single list.

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