The Ski Classics Challengers event, Ranka Kartonfabric Ski Marathon, took place this Saturday with a 50km long-distance freestyle skiing race in Ranka, Latvia. Check out the results.
After a day full of action, the Ski Classics Challengers event in Latvia, Ranka Kartonfabric Ski Marathon, saw a fierce battle for all the podium places. Ultimately, Viesturs Eglītis, RKF Sports Team, and Sanita Ukina won their respective races with solid performances.
Ranka Kartonfabric Ski Marathon – 50km Men’s Race
In the men’s event, the winner, Viesturs Eglītis, RKF Sports Team, completed the race in a total time of 2:29:52.0.
Toms Veits finished in second place, 5:05.0 behind, followed by Kajs Fogelis, Alūksnes Sporta skola, completing the podium in third position and 6:05.0 back.
Top 3 Men
- Viesturs Eglītis, RKF Sports Team, 2:29:52.0
- Toms Veits, +5:05.0
- Kajs Fogelis, Alūksnes Sporta skola, +6:05.0
Full results can be found HERE
Ranka Kartonfabric Ski Marathon – 50km Women’s Race
In the women’s competition, the winner, Sanita Ukina, completed the event with a total time of 3:11:49.0.
Aiva Klepere, Virsotne/La Sportiva, finished in second place, 13:01.0 behind, followed by Elīze Bremze completing the podium in third position and 16:48.0 back.
Top 3 Women
- Sanita Ukina, 3:11:49.0
- Aiva Klepere, Virsotne/La Sportiva, +13:01.0
- Elīze Bremze, +16:48.0
Full results can be found HERE
As the Ranka Kartonfabric Ski Marathon 50km is a Ski Classics Challengers event, Pro Team registered athletes could collect points for the Ski Classics Champion and Youth competitions in their respective genders.
Complete results of the event can be found here and here, and 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.
Author: Leandro Lutz
Photo: Agnis Melderis
