Storlirennet becomes part of the Ski Classics Challengers circuit with a 35km long-distance skiing race in freestyle technique, starting in Storlien, Sweden, and finishing in Meråker, Norway.
The event offers a unique cross-border experience, taking skiers from Sweden into Norway through a spectacular high-mountain landscape. The race starts at 600 meters above sea level, near the tree line, and reaches its highest point at 740 meters before descending toward the finish at Grova Ski Stadium in Meråker, situated 400 meters above sea level.
Grova Ski Stadium has hosted several major competitions, including the Norwegian Cross-Country Championships, the Scandinavian Cup, and FIS World Cup events.
The Challengers event is held in freestyle technique. While participants may choose skating, classic, or double poling, the official competition class is in skating technique. In addition to the main race, there is also a separate non-timed class for recreational skiers and families.
Storlirennet was first held in 1938 and has been held 66 times, with a longer break from 1990 to 2004. Over the years, the race has attracted several prominent winners. Among the men are Odvar Brå, Tor Arne Hetland, Anders Södergren, Petter Northug, and Emil Iversen. On the women’s side, past winners include Charlotte Kalla, Astrid Øyre Slind, Silje Øyre Slind, Silvana Bucher, Heidi Weng, and Anna Haag.
More information about the event can be found HERE – Registrations for the Storlirennet 2026 can be found HERE
Storlirennet – Ski Classics Challengers
- Date: April 11, 2026
- Location: Storlien (Sweden) – Meråker (Norway)
- Distance: 35km
- Technique: Freestyle
- Website: Storlirennet
- Facebook: Storlirennet
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- Registration: Storlirennet
As the Storlirennet 35km freestyle race is 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 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 Ski Classics’ results database, 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 that is unique for combining women and men, professional and recreational skiers, in a single list.
Author: Leandro Lutz
Photo: Storlirennet
