The Ski Classics Challengers event, PyeongChang Loppet, is a 10km mass-start race in freestyle technique, taking place this Saturday, February 21, 2026, in PyeongChang, South Korea.
This weekend, the PyeongChang Loppet, the first-ever Loppet festival in South Korea, will welcome skiers of all levels to a celebration of cross-country skiing in the scenic surroundings of PyeongChang.
A “Loppet” is a traditional ski marathon festival originating in Scandinavia, combining sport, community, and the joy of skiing.
The PyeongChang Loppet aims to create an inclusive winter festival where everyone can participate — from young children taking their first steps on snow to elite athletes competing at the highest level. With a variety of distances and categories, the event offers something for both competitive and recreational skiers.
As part of the festival program, the 10km mass-start freestyle race on February 21, 2026, is registered as a Ski Classics Challengers event, allowing athletes to compete for Ski Classics points.
The event takes place at the Alpensia Cross-Country Center, a venue well known for international competitions and beautifully located in the winter landscape of Gangwon-do. With its world-class facilities and inspiring Olympic legacy, PyeongChang provides a unique setting for South Korea’s first Loppet festival.
More information about the event and registrations can be found HERE
PyeongChang Loppet – Ski Classics Challengers
• Date: February 21, 2026
• Location: PyeongChang (Alpensia Cross-Country Center)
• Country: South Korea
• Distance: 10km Mass Start
• Technique: Freestyle
• Website: PyeongChang Loppet
• Registrations: PyeongChang Loppet
More information can be found HERE and HERE
As the 10km mass start freestyle race is a Ski Classics Challengers event, Pro Team-registered athletes can earn 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 2025/2026 season can be found on the Ski Classics website. The list is updated continuously with new events.
Everyone participating in Ski Classics, Pro Tour, or Challengers events, as well as professional and recreational skiers, can connect their profile to Ski Classics’ results database, 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 earn points based on 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 that is unique for combining women and men, professional and recreational skiers, in a single list.
Author: Leandro Lutz
Photo: PyeongChang Loppet
