The Ski Classics Challengers event, Nordenskiöldsloppet, is a 220km long-distance race in classic technique taking place this Saturday, March 29, 2025, in Jokkmokk, Sweden.
Nordenskiöldsloppet, considered the world’s longest ski race, is taking place this weekend in Jokkmokk, in northernmost Sweden, and is celebrating its 8th edition in 2025.
Nordenskiöldsloppet – Ski Classics Challengers
The world’s longest ski race is now part of the Ski Classics Challengers series. The 220km race is always held on the last weekend of March in Jokkmokk in northernmost Sweden.
The racecourse runs from Jokkmokk, winding straight through the beautiful Lapland landscape to the turning point in Njavve. It runs through the untouched wilderness north of the Arctic Circle and follows a historical ski route from 1884. Then, polar explorer Adolf Erik Nordenskiöld organized the race to prove that his expedition members could cover long distances in a short time. The winner in 1884 was Pavva Lasse Nilsson Tuorda, with a time of 21 hours and 22 minutes, which is also today’s medal time.
The race is held in classic style and is open to both elite and recreational skiers looking for the ultimate endurance test on a pair of skis. After the 05:00 CET start, skiers have 30 hours to complete the race. Along the course, 16 hydration stations are waiting to provide participants with all the energy they need.
More information about the event can be found HERE. Registrations for Nordenskiöldsloppet 2025 can be found HERE.
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Nordenskiöldsloppet
- Date: March 29, 2025
- Location: Jokkmokk
- Country: Sweden
- Distance: 220km
- Technique: Classic
- Website: Nordenskiöldsloppet
- Facebook: Nordenskiöldsloppet
- Instagram: Nordenskiöldsloppet
- Registrations: Nordenskiöldsloppet
COURSE MAP & PROFILE
As the 220km 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 the 2024/2025 and 2025/2026 seasons can be found at Ski Classics. The list is updated continuously with new events.
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Photo: Richard Ström/Nordenskiöldsloppet
