The Ski Classics Challengers event Arctic Alta Skimarathon took place last weekend with a 46km long-distance ski race in classic technique in Alta, Norway. Watch the video highlights here!
The Best Moments of Arctic Alta Skimarathon 2025
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Arctic Alta Skimarathon 2025
The Ski Classics Challengers event, Arctic Alta Skimarathon, took place last Saturday with a 46km long-distance skiing race in classic technique at Alta, Norway. Check out the results.
Also Read: Arntzen Joks and Eliassen winners at Arctic Alta Skimarathon 2025
After a day full of action, one of the Ski Classics Challengers events in Norway, Furusjøen Rundt-Rennet, saw a fierce battle for all the podium places. Ultimately, Tord Asle Gjerdalen, PrestasjonsBoost, and Kari Øyre Slind, Team Aker Dæhlie, won their respective races with solid performances.
After a day full of action, one of the Ski Classics Challengers events in Norway, the Arctic Alta Skimarathon, saw a fierce battle for all the podium places. Ultimately, Henrik Arntzen Joks, Team Næringsbanken Stora Enso, and Gunhild Eliassen, Nordreisa Idrettslag, won their respective races with solid performances.
Arctic Alta Skimarathon – 46km Men’s Race
In the men’s event, the winner, Henrik Arntzen Joks, Team Næringsbanken Stora Enso/Forsøk IL, completed the race in a time of 2:16:45.0.
Daniel Strand, Alta IF/Alta IF Langrenn, finished in second place, 11:57.0 behind, followed by Alexander Vestre, Øksfjord IL, completing the podium in third position and 14:36.0 back.
Top 3 Men
- Henrik Arntzen Joks, Team Næringsbanken Stora Enso/Forsøk IL, 2:16:45.0
- Daniel Strand, Alta IF/Alta IF Langrenn, +11:57.0
- Alexander Vestre, Øksfjord IL, +14:36.0
Full results can be found HERE
Arctic Alta Skimarathon – 46km Women’s Race
In the women’s competition, the winner was Gunhild Eliassen, Nordreisa Idrettslag, completing the event in a total time of 2:51:41.0.
Elinor Henriksen, Oslo, finished in second place, 41:37.0 back, followed by Therese Bang Larsen, Hammerfest SK, 45:11:0 behind the winner, and completing the podium in third place.
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Top 3 Women
- Gunhild Eliassen, Nordreisa Idrettslag, 2:51:41.0
- Elinor Henriksen, Oslo, +41:37.0
- Therese Bang Larsen, Hammerfest SK, +45:11.0
Full results can be found HERE
Complete results of the event can be found here and here, and a list of Ski Classics Challengers events with confirmed dates for season 2024/2025 can be found at Ski Classics. The list is updated continuously with new events.
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Photos: Anders Abrahamsen
