Energamo Lipnolopet – The First Challengers Event In The Czech Republic
Energamo Lipnolopet is the first Czech long-distance event to become part of the Ski Classics Challengers series. The 55km classic rollerski race takes place at Frýdava on October 3, 2026.
The first Ski Classics Challengers event in the Czech Republic, Energamo Lipnolopet, is a 55km race with 1.200 meters of total climbing. The start has a flat terrain around Lake Lipno, on the Czech Republic and Austria border.
Undulating course in the mid part of the race with stunning views of the Alps, and the finish is a challenging 5km long uphill to Svatý Tomáš (St. Thomas), where the climb can reach up to 20% of a gradient in certain places. Simply, a long-distance rollerski race with everything professional and recreational skiers would expect.
Roller skis (information from the Local Organizing Committee)
Please note that the equipment rules below determine which athletes are Challengers qualified at the Energamo Lipnolopet 55km event. Athletes who do not follow them will not be counted as Challengers qualified.
Participants are asked to bring their own prepared roller skis, with one exception: the top 20 athletes will use roller skis provided by the organizers. These skis will be assigned by the organizers 30 minutes before the start.
Permitted wheels
Men U23, Women U23, Men, Women:
Men 50+, Women 50+, Men 60+, Men 70+:
More information can be found on the event's website HERE
