The Ski Classics Challengers event, Vaajmarathon, is a 42-kilometer-long-distance roller ski race in classic technique this Saturday, August 16, 2025.
Vaajmarathon is a unique roller ski race that crosses the Norwegian-Swedish border. The 42km event is part of the Ski Classics Challengers circuit and a seeding race for Vasaloppet.
Celebrating the seventh edition in 2025, Vaajmarathon takes place in the beautiful area of Hotagen, only 100km from Östersund. The 42km race starts in Mebygda, Norway, and the organizers invite both professional and recreational skiers to a roller ski event crossing the Norwegian-Swedish border to finish in Rötviken, Sweden. Shorter races of 15 and 25km are also available.
According to the Local Organizing Committee (LOC), Vaajmarathon is Sweden’s most beautiful roller ski race. It inspires an active lifestyle and shows the possibility of roller skiing in a unique environment, featuring a course close to the mountains and stunning scenery.
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Video Credits: Darren Hamlin/Vaajmarathon
Vaajmarathon – Facts
- Date: Saturday, August 16, 2025
- Location: Mebygda, Norway, to Rötviken, Sweden
- Country: Norway-Sweden
- Race Distance: 42km
- Technique: Classic
- Website: Vaajmarathon
- Instagram: Vaajmarathon
- Facebook: Vaajmarathon
- Registration: Via Idrott Online or email: gunnar.hotagen@gmail.com / danleot@hotmail.com
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As the Vaajmarathon 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, 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.
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Author: Leandro Lutz
Photo: Darren Hamlin/Vaajmarathon
