The Ski Classics World Championship Season XVII consisted of 13 events, and now a poll has been conducted to determine which race was most popular. The award is decided after voting by the Pro Teams and their athletes.
The title Event of the Season goes to Marcialonga, which received 16.2% of the votes.
Each event has its specialties and characteristics. Traditional, challenging, and new-format races are appreciated by athletes and Pro Teams, as reflected in the poll following the Ski Classics World Championship Season XVII.
Marcialonga, the traditional Italian long-distance race, is a 70km mass-start race starting in Moena and ending in Cavalese. As the first of the four Grand Classics, the event is one of the major monuments and most prestigious events to win.
The race was exciting in both the women’s and men’s classes. Emilie Fleten, Team Ramudden, and Kasper Stadaas, Team Aker Dæhlie, showed enormous strength on the challenging course and mastered the snowy terrain to triumph in the 53rd edition of Marcialonga.
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The Italian race has been voted number one after Seasons VIII, IX, XV, and now at Season XVII.
Second place in the poll was Vasaloppet with 14.7%, followed by Jizerská50 with 13.2%, Bedřichov Sprint with 8.8%, and, tied in fifth place, Grand Finale Summit 2 Senja, Engadin La Diagonela, Birkebeinerrennet, and the Orsa Grönklitt 50k ITT, each with 7.4% of the votes.
“Warmest congratulations to Marcialonga on winning the Event of the Season title for the fourth time. Marcialonga holds a truly special place in long-distance skiing, combining history, stunning scenery, and a unique atmosphere that resonates with everyone involved, from elite athletes to recreational skiers and spectators alike. A well-deserved recognition,” says Oskar Svärd, Director of Ski Classics.
Marcialonga is far more than a race. Rooted in the Fiemme and Fassa Valleys, the event embodies the hospitality, culture, and tradition of its territory, from the warmth of local communities to the logistical dedication that has made it one of the most celebrated long-distance skiing events for more than 50 years.
The recognition from athletes and the Ski Classics Pro Teams reflects not only the quality of the sporting spectacle but also the year-round commitment of everyone involved in bringing the event to life. For the Marcialonga organization, this title is both a tribute to the past and a motivation to keep building for the future.
Davide Stoffie, CEO of Marcialonga, shares his thoughts about the award:
“This result is a great honor for all of us and the perfect ‘cherry on top’ of a year of work by an entire community: Marcialonga is much more than a race, it is a shared project built to last,” says the Marcialonga CEO, and adds:
“This award confirms that all the elements that make up Marcialonga work well even in challenging conditions, as shown by this year’s extraordinary snowfall, with images traveling all around the world as a showcase for cross-country skiing and the Trentino region. We will continue to improve and be even more prepared, taking care of every detail with the same passion that has guided us for more than fifty years.”
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Ski Classics World Championship Season XVII (2025/2026)
Season XVII of the Ski Classics Pro Tour consisted 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, 53km
- Event 11: March 21, 2026 – Marcialonga Bodø – Sulitjelma, Norway, 46km
- Event 12: March 28, 2026 – Reistadløpet – Setermoen-Bardufoss, Norway, 35km
- Event 13: March 29, 2026 – Grand Finale Summit 2 Senja – Bardufoss, Norway, 60km
For more updates and detailed information about the Ski Classics Pro Tour, make sure to visit skiclassics.com
Author: Leandro Lutz
Photo: Vanzetta/NordicFocus
