The Ski Classics Challengers event, Alliansloppet, is a 48km long-distance roller ski race in classic technique taking place this Saturday, August 29, in Trollhättan, Sweden.
Alliansloppet is the world’s largest roller ski event, attracting around 1,300 participants each year. Held in Trollhättan, a Swedish city renowned for its dramatic waterfalls, the event covers a legendary 16km loop completed three times through scenic landscapes.
The event brings together some of the World’s top Pro Team athletes and World Cup skiers looking to test their form during the summer training season. The relatively easy course is also ideal for beginners and recreational skiers taking part in their first roller ski race. Alliansloppet also holds the distinction of being the first official seeding roller ski race for the renowned Vasaloppet.
A preliminary start list can be found HERE
For Saturday, the event is broadcast on TV4 in Sweden, and internationally on openglobalsports.com
Best Moments of Alliansloppet 2025
Video Credits: NCP-TV/Alliansloppet
Alliansloppet – Facts
- Date: Saturday, August 29, 2026
- Location: Trollhättan
- Country: Sweden
- Race Distance: 48km (Ski Classics Challengers event)
- Technique: Roller ski classic
- Website: Alliansloppet
- Registration: Alliansloppet
- Instagram: Alliansloppet
- Facebook: Alliansloppet
Trollhättan Roller Ski World Cup
Trollhättan will also host the first stop of the 2026 FIS Roller Ski World Cup, taking place from August 28 to 30. Over three days, senior and junior national athletes will compete across various race formats.
The event starts on Friday, August 28, with a 1.3km sprint in freestyle technique for all athletes, followed by a 48km mass start race in classic technique for senior athletes and 32km for junior roller skiers on Saturday, August 29, and ends with the 15km interval start in classic technique for both senior women and men and 7.5km for junior women and junior men athletes, on Sunday, August 30, 2026.
Also Read: 2026 Roller Ski World Cup calendar out
As the Alliansloppet 48km 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 Season 2026/2027 can be found at Ski Classics. The list is updated continuously with new events.
Author: Leandro Lutz
Photo: Ingrid:gopa/Alliansloppet
