The Ski Classics Challengers event, Arctic Alta Skimarathon, is a 46km long-distance race now in classic technique taking place this Saturday, February 22, 2025, in Alta, Norway.
Arctic Alta Skimaraton is a beautiful long-distance skiing race in skating technique that starts at Bossekop and finishes at the Kaiskuru Ski Stadium, close to the city center of Alta, Norway, running through a long loop around Alta.
The race crosses the beautiful Alta River and other scenic places, with primarily light terrain but one significant climb up the Detsika hill and through a cabin village at the top. Five drinking stations are available on the 46km course after 10, 18, 27, 36 and 40km.
The 46km classic event is part of the Ski Classics Challengers series, but there are also shorter 19 and 12km events.
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Arctic Alta Skimarathon – Ski Classics Challengers Event
- Date: February 22, 2025
- Location: Alta
- Country: Norway
- Distance: 46km
- Technique: Classic
- Website: Arctic Alta Skimarathon
- Registration: Arctic Alta Skimarathon
- Facebook: Arctic Alta Skimarathon
- Instagram: Arctic Alta Skimarathon
More information about the event can be found HERE and HERE
As the 46km classic 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 2024/2025 can be found at Ski Classics. The list is updated continuously with new events.
Everyone participating in Ski Classics, Pro Tour or Challengers events, and professional and recreational skiers can connect their profile to the results database of Ski Classics called MyPages.
MyPages can be connected for free. 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 one single list.
As a member of ProXCskiing.com, you get full access to all content on the site. Also, live streaming of Ski Classics events with English commentaries is available.
Are you interested in Ski Classics and long-distance skiing? Click HERE and read more about it.
Photo: Anders Abrahamsen
