The PyeongChang Loppet joins the Ski Classics Challengers circuit with a 10km mass-start race in freestyle technique, taking place at the Alpensia Cross-Country Center in PyeongChang, South Korea, on February 21, 2026.
On February 20–21, 2026, the first-ever Loppet festival in South Korea will welcome skiers of all levels to a celebration of cross-country skiing in the scenic surroundings of PyeongChang. A “Loppet” is a traditional ski marathon festival originating from Scandinavia, combining sport, community, and the joy of skiing on snow.
The PyeongChang Loppet aims to create an inclusive winter festival where everyone can participate — from young children taking their first strides on snow to elite athletes competing at a high level. With a variety of distances and categories, the event offers something for both competitive and recreational skiers.
As part of the festival program, the 10km mass-start freestyle race on February 21, 2026, is registered as a Ski Classics Challengers event, allowing athletes to compete for Ski Classics points.
The event takes place at the Alpensia Cross-Country Center, a venue well known from international competitions and beautifully located in the winter landscape of Gangwon-do. With its world-class facilities and inspiring Olympic legacy, PyeongChang provides a unique setting for South Korea’s first Loppet festival.
More information about the event and registrations can be found HERE
PyeongChang Loppet – Ski Classics Challengers
• Date: February 21, 2026
• Location: PyeongChang (Alpensia Cross-Country Center)
• Country: South Korea
• Distance: 10km Mass Start
• Technique: Freestyle
• Website: PyeongChang Loppet
• Registrations: PyeongChang Loppet
More information can be found HERE and HERE
As the PyeongChang Loppet 10km is a Ski Classics Challengers event, Pro Team-registered athletes can earn 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 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 a single list.
Author: Leandro Lutz
Photos: PyeongChang Loppet
