Reistadløpet and Summit 2 Senja, the 13th and 14th events in Ski Classics Pro Tour Season XV, take place this Saturday and Sunday in Norway. Here are all the facts you need to know before the challenging weekend.  

Ski Classics Season XV continues with Reistadløpet on Saturday, April 6, from Setermoen to Bardufoss, and Summit 2 Senja on Sunday, April 7, from Bardufoss to Finnsnes. The events feature a challenging terrain and the final Iconic Climbs of the season.

REISTADLØPET

The Ski Classics Pro Tour weekend starts on Saturday with Reistadløpet, the season’s 13th event and one of the circuit’s most demanding courses.

The 50km long-distance race starts in Setermoen, in the municipality of Bardu in Norway, and goes through arctic landscapes and mountain tops before reaching the finish line in Bardufoss in the municipality of Målselv.

So far, no one has won the race by only double poling, as most skiers use diagonal striding and kick wax. The course has challenging climbs to the mountains, but the scenery is breathtaking.

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Reistadløpet has a long history going back to 1958. The event celebrates a local ski legend: Colonel Ole Reistad, a Norwegian pentathlon champion in 1922 and the ski patrol leader who won Olympic gold in St. Moritz, Switzerland, in 1928.

Also Read: Reistadløpet and Summit 2 Senja this weekend in Norway

REISTADLØPET – COURSE MAP & PROFILE

Reistadløpet – Ski Classics Pro Tour Event 13

• Date: April 6, 2024
• Distance: 50km Classic Technique
• Place: Setermoen-Bardufoss, Norway
• Start Time: Women 10:00 CET / Men 10:30 CET
• Number of SC Climbs: 1
  • Orta: 13km (Iconic Climb)
• Number of SC Sprints: 1
  • Storlømyra: 5km
• Website: Reistadløpet
• Live Center: Reistadløpet 
• SC Play: Reistadløpet

Reistadløpet program, start lists, live timing, and live streaming on SC Play can be found HERE and HERE

REISTADLØPET SEASON XIV – VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS

SUMMIT 2 SENJA 

The weekend continues Sunday, April 7, with Summit 2 Senja, the 14th event of Season XV, voted the ‘Event of the Season’ for Season XIV.

Also Read: Summit 2 Senja – Event of the Season

The 60km long-distance race starts in Bardufoss and ends in Finnsnes, passing through fantastic landscapes. Summit 2 Senja is a race from the mountains to the fjords involving two more municipalities, Sørreisa and Senja.

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Above the Arctic Circle is where the pure Arctic madness begins. These two challenging events will impact the Champion, Climb, Sprint, Youth, and Pro Team competitions. It can be the decisive weekend of Season XV.

SUMMIT 2 SENJA – COURSE MAP & PROFILE

Summit 2 Senja – Ski Classics Pro Tour Event 14

• Date: April 7, 2024
• Distance: 60km Classic Technique
• Place: Bardufoss-Finnsnes, Norway
• Start Time: Men 9:00 CET / Women 9:05 CET
• Number of SC Climbs: 1
  • Magdaskaret: 55km (Iconic Climb)
• Number of SC Sprints: 1
  • Lombnesmyra: 12km
• Website: Summit 2 Senja 
• Live Center: Summit 2 Senja 
• SC Play: Summit 2 Senja 

Summit 2 Senja program, start lists, live timing, and live streaming on SC Play can be found HERE and HERE

SUMMIT 2 SENJA SEASON XIV – VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS

SKI CLASSICS ICONIC CLIMBS

The Iconic Climb, launched during Season XIV, is a category in the Ski Classics points table. It is used for the most iconic climbs in Ski Classics.

There will be four Iconic Climbs for Season XV. The third is the Orta Climb in Reistadløpet, and the fourth and final Iconic Climb of the season is the Magdaskaret Climb in Summit 2 Senja.

Orta Iconic Climb

Orta, from 136 to 575m above sea level, 6 kilometers long, with many very steep sections and short flats in between, is the main reason Reistadløpet has never been won without kick wax.

Magdaskaret Iconic Climb

Magdaskaret is the new Iconic Climb for Season XV. Last season, the climb was decisive at the Season XIV Grand Finale, and this year promises the same excitement.

Read More: Ski Classics Iconic Climbs Season XV

SKI CLASSICS FANTASY

The SC Fantasy League for Season XV is in action. Join the excitement of Ski Classics managing your own Fantasy Team. Win prizes throughout the season and chase the Fantasy champion title of Season XV.

Create or access your account now and set up your Fantasy Pro Team for Reistadløpet and Summit 2 Senja.

How to Play

1. Go to SC Fantasy via https://fantasy.skiclassics.com/
2. Login with your existing Fantasy account or create a new one.
3. Read through “HOW TO PLAY”
4. Go to “Team Selection” and start to spend your 40.000 Fantasy dollars.
5. Don’t forget to mark one of your athletes as a Team Captain!
6. Optional: Create your own League and invite your friends.
7. Have fun, and may the best Fantasy Team Director win!

WHERE TO WATCH

Reistadløpet and Summit 2 Senja are just around the corner. Here is an overview of where you can watch the Ski Classics Pro Tour events.

• SVT – Sweden
• NRK – Norway
• Czech TV – Czech Republic
• TVP – Poland
• Warner Bros Discovery – Finland
• RTTR – Italy
• Servus TV – Austria, Germany, Switzerland
• beIN Sports – Australia, Canada, Turkey, USA
• SC PLAY – all countries (English commentary)

The Season XV of Ski Classics Pro Tour consists of 15 events on 11 event weekends in 6 different countries.

SKI CLASSICS PRO TOUR SEASON XV (2023/2024)

• Event 1: December 9, 2023 – Bad Gastein PTT, Austria, 13km
• Event 2: December 10, 2023 – Bad Gastein Criterium, Austria, 36km
• Event 3: December 16, 2023 – La Venosta Criterium, Italy, 37km
• Event 4: December 17, 2023 – La Venosta ITT, Italy, 10km
• Event 5: January 13, 2024 – 3 Zinnen Ski Marathon, Italy, 62km
• Event 6: January 20, 2024 – Engadin La Diagonela, Switzerland, 55km
• Event 7: January 28, 2024 – Marcialonga, Italy, 70km
• Event 8: February 11, 2024 – Jizerská50, Czech Republic, 50km
• Event 9: February 17, 2024 – Grönklitt Classic, Sweden, 60km
• Event 10: February 18, 2024 – Grönklitt ITT, Sweden, 13km
• Event 11: March 3, 2024 – Vasaloppet, Sweden, 90km
• Event 12: March 17, 2024 – Birkebeinerrennet, Norway, 54km
• Event 13: April 6, 2024 – Reistadløpet, Norway, 50km
• Event 14: April 7, 2024 – Summit 2 Senja, Norway, 60km
• Event 15: April 13, 2024 – Ski Classics Grand Finale – Janteloppet, Norway, 100km

More information about the Ski Classics Pro Tour can be found at skiclassics.com

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