The Ski Classics Challengers event, Thorleif Haugs Minneløp, took place this Saturday with a 50km long-distance classic technique race in Lier, Norway. Check out the results.
After a day full of action, the Ski Classics Challengers event in Norway saw a fierce battle for all podium places. Ultimately, Gaute Kvåle, Team Aker Dæhlie, and Fanny Marie Møller Endresen, Team Burger King Northug, claimed victory in their respective races with solid performances.
Thorleif Haugs Minneløp – 50km Men’s Race
In the men’s event, Gaute Kvåle, Team Aker Dæhlie, completed the race in a winning time of 2:39:49.0.
Henrik Vik Tolo, Team Rustad IL Oslo, finished second, just 1.0 second behind, while Fredrik Johnsrud, Stokke IL, completed the podium in third place, 6:53.0 back.
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Top 3 Men
- Gaute Kvåle, Team Aker Dæhlie, 2:39:49.0
- Henrik Vik Tolo, Team Rustad IL Oslo, +1.0
- Fredrik Johnsrud, Stokke IL, +6:53.0
Full results can be found HERE
Thorleif Haugs Minneløp – 50km Women’s Race
In the women’s competition, Fanny Marie Møller Endresen, Team Burger King Northug, secured the win, completing the race in a time of 3:02:06.0.
Louise Leren Moen, Heming, finished second, 27:32.0 behind the winner, followed by Ingvild Thrygg, who claimed third place 29:14.0 back.
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Top 3 Women
- Fanny Marie Møller Endresen, Team Burger King Northug, 3:02:06.0
- Louise Leren Moen, Heming, +27:32.0
- Ingvild Thrygg, +29:14.0
Full results can be found HERE
As Thorleif Haugs Minneløp 50km is a Ski Classics Challengers event, Pro Team registered athletes could collect points for the Ski Classics Champion and Youth competitions in their respective genders.
Complete results of the event can be found here and here, and a list of Ski Classics Challengers events with confirmed dates for the season 2025/2026 can be found on Ski Classics. The list is updated continuously with new events.
Author: Leandro Lutz
Photos: Thorleif Haugs Minneløp
