This weekend, the Ski Classics Pro Tour Season XVII continues with Marcialonga on Sunday, January 25, 2026. Here is all the information you need to know before the traditional Italian event.

Marcialonga

The Pro Tour continues with Marcialonga on Sunday, January 25, 2026. Covering a 70-kilometer course, the event marks the fourth Ski Classics stage and the first Grand Classics event of Season XVII.

In 1971, Marcialonga was established by a group of passionate Italians seeking to emulate the famous Vasaloppet and forge their own legendary race. Over the years, this event has garnered recognition and acclaim, having been awarded the title “Best Event of the Year” in Ski Classics on three occasions, the last at Season XV.

At the forefront of Marcialonga’s appeal lies its distinctive atmosphere and a course that winds through historical villages, leaving an unforgettable mark on skiers.

As the first of the four Grand Classics, Marcialonga is one of the monuments and most prestigious events to win. After this weekend, we will know which Pro Team athletes remain in contention for completing the Grand Slam Season XVII.

Also Read: Grand Classics Season XVII starts this weekend with Marcialonga

Map & Profile

Marcialonga – Ski Classics Pro Tour Event 4

• Date: Sunday, January 25, 2026
• Location: Moena-Cavalese, Italy
• Distance: 70km Classic Technique
• Start Times: 8:00 CET Men and 8:05 CET Women
• Sprints: Canazei (19km) and Predazzo (45km)
• Climb: Iconic Climb Cascata
• Highest Point: 1.450m
• Elevation Gain: 826m
• Last Edition Winners: Emilie Fleten (3:09:24.6) and Andreas Nygaard (2:39:34.7)
• SC Play: Marcialonga

More information about Marcialonga can be found HERE

Marcialonga program, starts lists, live timing, and live streaming on SC Play can be found HERE and HERE

Ski Classics Live Sessions

On Wednesday, January 21, the Live Sessions with Pro Team athletes ahead of the Marcialonga weekend will be broadcast live on the streaming platform SC Play from 15:00 CET.

Ski Classics Live Sessions is a live-streamed press conference format where journalists, fans, sponsors, and community members can meet top athletes and key figures before every Pro Tour weekend. The stream is available live and on demand to the entire Ski Classics community.

WATCH HERE ON SC PLAY

Important names of the Ski Classics Pro Tour are taking part in the Live Sessions today.

Italian Tradition

With participants from around the world converging to enjoy the event, many skiers consider Marcialonga the most extraordinary long-distance skiing race for its enchanting atmosphere, seamless organization, and picturesque surroundings along the course.

Grand Classics

The Grand Classics are the four most significant and prestigious events in Ski Classics: Marcialonga, Jizerská50, Vasaloppet, and Birkebeinerrennet. The skier who wins all four events in the same season completes a Grand Slam.

During Season XI, the Grand Classics events and the Grand Slam were introduced in Ski Classics. The concept was an immediate success and a great motivation among the best Ski Classics Pro Team athletes. Nobody has completed a Grand Slam in the history of long-distance skiing, but it might happen in Season XVII.

If you win all four Grand Classics, Marcialonga, Jizerská50, Vasaloppet, and Birkebeinerrennet, in the same season, you complete a Grand Slam.

Also Read: Grand Classics Season XVII starts this weekend with Marcialonga

Iconic Climbs

The Iconic Climbs give some extra spark to the most challenging climbs in Ski Classics. For Season XVII, there will be four Iconic Climbs. The first is Cascata, the last hill up to Cavalese in Marcialonga.

The Iconic Climb, launched during Season XIV, is a category in the Ski Classics points table. The category is used for the most iconic climbs of Ski Classics.

The idea for the Iconic Climb category is that all climbs differ: some are tougher, and some have more history. Ski Classics wants to increase interest in the climbs and reward the strongest athletes slightly more.

The Iconic Climb points are 50% higher than 100% points Climb. Winners get 45 instead of 30 points in the Climb competition.

For Season XVII, there will be four Iconic Climbs. First, it is up to Cascata, the last hill to Cavalese in Marcialonga. The second Iconic Climb is Raudfjellet, the first long hill in Birkebeinerrennet.

The third is the Orta climb in Reistadløpet, and finally, the Magdaskaret Iconic climb, in the Grand Finale Summit 2 Senja.

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: Vanzetta/NordicFocus