This Sunday, March 8, 2026, the Ski Classics Pro Tour Season XVII continues with the Orsa Grönklitt 50k ITT for men. Check here for the start list, start times, and where to watch.
Orsa Grönklitt 50k ITT Men
The Ski Classics Pro Tour moves deeper into the Scandinavian leg of Season XVII with a landmark weekend in Orsa Grönklitt. The venue hosts the first-ever 50-kilometer individual time trials in Ski Classics history, with separate racing days for women and men.
Located just north of the Vasaloppet finish line in Mora, Orsa Grönklitt is one of Sweden’s most respected cross-country skiing destinations. Known for its reliable winter conditions, demanding trail network, and peaceful wilderness surroundings, the venue offers the perfect setting for a new chapter in Ski Classics.
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A historic step for Ski Classics
The introduction of the 50-kilometer individual-start races marks a significant evolution in the Pro Tour. While long-distance events have traditionally relied heavily on group dynamics and team tactics, the Orsa Grönklitt ITTs place every athlete alone on the course, requiring athletes to manage effort, pacing, and technique with no drafting and no margin for hesitation.
Both race days follow the same 50km course, reaching a highest point of 553 meters and featuring only 485 meters of total ascent. Compared to many other Pro Tour events, the profile is relatively flat, which could favor athletes capable of maintaining a consistently high speed over long sections.
The course winds through the deep forests and rolling terrain that define the Grönklitt area, rewarding athletes who can combine sustained power with smart pacing throughout the race.
Individual Time Trial (ITT) rule
According to the Ski Classics Pro Tour Rules and Regulations for Season XVII, during ITT events, competitors must stay in the classic track, except for moments of overpassing or unavoidable situations such as loss of balance, etc. Violation of this rule should lead to a 5-minute time penalty sanction. Depending on the weather situation, the Jury has the right not to apply the rule.
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Map & Profile
Orsa Grönklitt 50k ITT Men – Ski Classics Pro Tour Event 9
- Date: Sunday, March 8, 2026
- Location: Grönklitt, Sweden
- Distance: 50km Classic Technique
- Start time: 9:14 CET
- Sprint checkpoint: 7km
- Climb checkpoint: 23km
- Highest Point: 553m
- Total Ascent: 485m
- SC Play: Orsa Grönklitt 50k ITT Men
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Orsa Grönklitt 50k ITT Men’s program, starts lists, live timing, and live streaming on SC Play can be found HERE andHERE
SC Play
On SC Play, you can watch the event live with English commentary from 9:30 CET, with Teemu Virtanen as a host, Pro Team star Magni Smedås, Team Eksjöhus, and Carl Fredrik Hagen as expert commentators.
Teemu Virtanen, Magni Smedås, and Carl Fredrik Hagen will lead the viewers through this weekend’s broadcast on SC PLAY (in English).
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A Nordic haven for cross-country skiing enthusiasts
Located just north of Mora, home to the iconic Vasaloppet finish line, Orsa Grönklitt is a gem for cross-country skiing in Sweden. Known for its well-groomed tracks and world-class infrastructure, the venue provides an ideal backdrop for both elite athletes and recreational skiers.
In winter, the resort serves as a training ground for top skiers and a destination for families seeking winter adventure. Surrounded by dense forests and rolling terrain, Orsa Grönklitt combines natural beauty with challenging skiing — making it the perfect host for this historic 50-kilometer individual time trial.
Ski Classics Fantasy
The Ski Classics Fantasy League for Season XVII is underway. Manage your own Fantasy Team, win prizes, and compete for the Fantasy Champion title.
SKI CLASSICS FANTASY – PLAY HERE
All TV Channels Season XVII
Here is an overview of where you can watch Ski Classics Pro Tour events this winter:
- SC Play – Worldwide (English commentary)
- SVT – Sweden
- NRK – Norway
- Warner Bros. Discovery – Finland
- Sporty TV – Czech Republic
- TVP – Poland
- Servus TV – Austria/Germany/Switzerland
- beIN Sports – Canada/USA
- Fox Sports – Australia
- TRT – Turkey
- TV3 Baltic – Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania
Ski Classics Pro Tour Season XVII (2025/2026)
Season XVII of the Ski Classics Pro Tour consists of 13 events across 9 event weekends in 6 countries.
- Event 1: December 13, 2025 – Bad Gastein Pro Team Tempo – Sportgastein, Austria, 7km
- Event 2: December 14, 2025 – Bad Gastein Criterium – Sportgastein, Austria, 36km
- Event 3: January 17, 2026 – Engadin La Diagonela – Pontresina-Zuoz, Switzerland, 47km
- Event 4: January 25, 2026 – Marcialonga – Moena-Cavalese, Italy, 70km
- Event 5: January 30, 2026 – Bedřichov Sprint – Bedřichov, Czech Republic, 1.5km
- Event 6: February 1, 2026 – Jizerská50 – Bedřichov, Czech Republic, 50km
- Event 7: March 1, 2026 – Vasaloppet – Sälen-Mora, Sweden, 90km
- Event 8: March 7, 2026 – Orsa Grönklitt 50k ITT Women – Grönklitt, Sweden, 50km
- Event 9: March 8, 2026 – Orsa Grönklitt 50k ITT Men – Grönklitt, Sweden, 50km
- Event 10: March 14, 2026 – Birkebeinerrennet – Rena-Lillehammer, Norway, 54km
- Event 11: March 21, 2026 – Marcialonga Bodø – Bodø, Norway, 50km
- Event 12: March 28, 2026 – Reistadløpet – Setermoen-Bardufoss, Norway, 35km
- Event 13: March 29, 2026 – Grand Finale Summit 2 Senja – Bardufoss-Finnsnes, Norway, 60km
For more updates and detailed information about the Ski Classics Pro Tour, make sure to visit skiclassics.com
Author: Leandro Lutz
Photo: Reichert/NordicFocus
