The Ski Classics Challengers event Flyktningerennet, also called Flyktningloppet in Sweden, is a 44km long-distance race in classic technique, taking place this Sunday, March 24, starting in Norway and finishing in Sweden.
Flyktningerennet is a long-distance skiing race in classic technique held annually, with a history going back to 1950 when the first race, also called Flyktningloppet in Sweden, took place to honor and remember the refugees escaping across the border from Norway to Sweden during World War II.
The 44km long-distance race in classic technique stretches from Nordli, Norway, to Gäddede, Sweden, and is part of the Ski Classics Challengers series.
According to the Local Organizing Committee, Flyktningerennet is ready to take place this weekend and promises to be an exciting event. Some of the best Pro Tour skiers will be on the starting line.
Here you can check some of the top Pro Team athletes for Flyktningerennet: Torleif Syrstad, Nils Dahlsten, Marcus Johansson, and Karolina Hedenström, Lager 157 Ski Team; Masako Ishida, Team BSV Ibex; Max Novak, Team Aker Dæhlie; Eddie Edström, Amund Hoel, Johan Tjelle, Ole Jørgen Bruvoll, and Anton Elvseth, Team Engcon; Alba Björnsdotter and Johannes Eklöf, Team Ramudden; Camilla Brørs, Team NTNUI Sweco; and Hedda Bångman, Vltava Fund Ski Team.
In addition to the main 44km race, the event also features 17 and 12km ski events, gathering both Pro Tour athletes and recreational skiers.
Flyktningerennet – Ski Classics Challengers
- Location: Nordli, Norway, to Gäddede, Sweden
- Date: Sunday, March 24, 2024
- Distance: 44km
- Technique: Classic
- Website: Flyktningerennet
- Facebook: Flyktningerennet
- Live Center: Flyktningerennet
Course Map
Flyktningerennet program, start lists, live results, and final standings can be found HERE
You can find more information about the event HERE
The 44km race is a Ski Classics Challengers event, and Pro Team registered athletes could collect points for the Ski Classics Champion and Youth competitions in their respective genders.
Everyone participating in Ski Classics, Pro Tour or Challengers events, recreational and professional skiers, can connect their profile to the results database of Ski Classics, called MyPages.
MyPages can be connected when subscribing to Ski Classics online community proxcskiing.com. 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.
A full list of Ski Classics Challengers events can be found HERE.
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Photo: Eva Jonsson/Flyktningerennet
