The Südtirol Moonlight Classic Seiser Alm becomes part of the Ski Classics Challengers circuit with a 30km classic technique race on January 30, 2026. Held in the stunning setting of Seiser Alm, Italy, the 18th edition begins at 20:00 CET, with 1,000 torches lighting up the course under the night sky. Registrations for the 2026 edition open on Monday, September 8, via the Ski Classics Registration System.
The Moonlight Classic offers two distances: the 30km, part of the Ski Classics Challengers, and a shorter 15km. While the longer distance is classified as demanding, the 15km is considered moderate. All participants compete with headlamps, adding to the unique atmosphere.
Immediately after the finish, the flower ceremony takes place in the start–finish area in Compatsch, followed by the official award ceremony in the nearby refreshment and party tent. The evening concludes with music, regional specialties, and a convivial celebration for athletes and spectators alike. Arrival and departure are organized via the Seis–Seiser Alm cable car, which will run until 1:00 CET and is free for all participating athletes.
The Local Organizing Committee recalls the event’s beginnings:
“Seventeen years ago, the Moonlight Classic was born as a small race with the goal of reviving cross-country skiing on the Seiser Alm. In the past, the Alm hosted numerous national and international cross-country events. Since then, the event has continued to grow steadily and has established itself as an internationally recognized competition. Thanks to the Moonlight Classic, cross-country skiing has regained its reputation and popularity in recent years.”
On joining the Ski Classics Challengers series, the LOC adds:
“This is an important step for us to increase our visibility on the international cross-country skiing stage – especially in Scandinavia – and to reach new target audiences.”
A Success Story on the Seiser Alm
On Friday, January 30, 2026, the 18th edition of the Südtirol Moonlight Classic Seiser Alm will be held in the distances of 30 and 15km in classic technique, with the longest 30km event being part of the Ski Classics Challengers calendar.
More information about the event can be found HERE. Registrations for the Südtirol Moonlight Classic Seiser Alm 2026 will open on Monday, September 8, via the SC Registration System – LINK HERE (registrations open on Monday).
Members will receive a 10 EUR discount on registrations for both the 15km and 30km distances.
The story continues below.
Südtirol Moonlight Classic Seiser Alm
- Date: January 30, 2026
- Location: Compatsch, Seiser Alm
- Country: Italy
- Distance: 30km (Ski Classics Challengers) and 15km
- Technique: Classic
- Website: Südtirol Moonlight Classic Seiser Alm
- Facebook: Südtirol Moonlight Classic Seiser Alm
- Instagram: Südtirol Moonlight Classic Seiser Alm
- Registration: Südtirol Moonlight Classic Seiser Alm (registrations open on Monday, September 8, 2025)
The Südtirol Moonlight Classic Seiser Alm 30km 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 the Season 2025/2026 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 the 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.
As a member of ProXCskiing.com, you get full access to all content on the site, including logging in to SC MyPages, where you can check your SC Ranking. Also, live streaming of Ski Classics events with English commentaries.
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Author: Leandro Lutz
Photo: Armin Mayr/Moonlight Classic
