For more than half a century, Marcialonga has connected the Fassa and Fiemme Valleys each year, turning 70 kilometers of villages, forests and communities into a single extraordinary journey from Moena to Cavalese.
First held in 1971, the 2027 edition marks its 54th, and the race remains one of the most anticipated dates on the Ski Classics calendar.
Marcialonga Event Facts
- Active years: Marcialonga was first held in 1971; the 2027 edition marks its 54th.
- Record number of participants: Marcialonga reached its all-time record in 2016, with 7,951 registered participants. Since then, entries have been limited to approximately 7,000 to 7,500 skiers, to preserve the quality of the race experience and the atmosphere along the course.
- Other event distances:
- Sunday, January 31, 2027:
- Marcialonga Light, 45km, from Moena to Predazzo, celebrating its 22nd edition in 2027;
- Marcialonga 32km Just for Fun, a non-competitive event from Moena to Cavalese sharing the Cascata climb and finish line with the main race.
- The weekend also includes Marcialonga Story, a vintage skiing event with historic equipment and clothing, plus Marcialonga Stars, MiniMarcialonga, Marcialonga Baby and Marcialonga Young for families, children and young skiers.
Marcialonga Travel Guide
- Family and spectator info: The best way to experience Marcialonga as a spectator is to live it like a local, finding a spot in a village square or historic street where the track runs right through the heart of the community for one day a year. Watch from outside a small café, surrounded by locals. The legendary Cascata climb is where the race is often decided, and every cheer from the crowd can make a difference for the thousands of amateur skiers facing the final climb to Cavalese. The weekend also includes events for children, young skiers and families, while non-skiers can enjoy the ski areas, winter walks, mountain huts, wellness centers and villages throughout the two valleys.
- Top 3 things to do:
- Dolomiti Superski: hundreds of kilometers of slopes surrounded by the UNESCO Dolomites
- QC Terme Dolomiti: unwind at the wellness center after a day outdoors
- Lagorai mountain range: discover the wilder side of the valleys with ski touring and snowshoeing
- How to travel: The Fiemme and Fassa Valleys can be reached from the airports of Verona, Venice, Bergamo and Innsbruck, with seasonal transfer services available during the winter. A more sustainable option is to travel by train to Trento, Ora/Auer or Bolzano and continue by public bus to the valleys. Once in the area, public transport connects the main villages.
- Where to stay: Val di Fassa offers proximity to the Dolomites and the ski slopes, while Val di Fiemme offers the Marcialonga finish atmosphere, the Olympic venues and the area’s strong cross-country skiing tradition. Accommodation assistance: local tourism boards visitfiemme.it and fassa.com
- Local specialty dish: Polenta di Storo con selvaggina e Puzzone di Moena DOP, combining traditional polenta, game meat and the strong local cheese of the Fiemme and Fassa Valleys, best paired with a glass of Marzemino Trentino DOC Bottega Vinai by Cavit. For something sweet, try the traditional Melinda apple strudel, made with Trentino apples, raisins and cinnamon.
- Best-kept secret: The Enrosadira, one of the most magical moments in the Dolomites, when the pale mountain peaks turn shades of pink, red and gold at sunset. There are countless places to experience it across the Fiemme and Fassa Valleys; ask a local where to go and when.
More information about Marcialonga can be found at www.marcialonga.it
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Also Read: Ski Classics World Championship Season XVIII
Ski Classics World Championship Season XVIII (2026/2027)
• Event 1: December 11, 2026 – Bad Gastein Prologue – Austria – 1km
• Event 2: December 13, 2026 – Sportgastein Criterium – Austria – 30km
• Event 3: December 19, 2026 – Bad Gastein ITT – Austria – 7km
• Event 4: December 20, 2026 – Bad Gastein Criterium – Austria – 36km
Bad Gastein Tour (Events 1–4 of Ski Classics World Championship Season XVIII)
• Event 5: January 16, 2027 – Engadin La Diagonela – Switzerland – 55km
• Event 6: January 17, 2027 – Zuoz–St. Moritz Sprint – Switzerland – 30km
• Event 7: January 31, 2027 – Marcialonga – Italy – 70km
• Event 8: February 12, 2027 – Bedřichov Heat Sprint – Czech Republic – 1.5km
• Event 9: February 14, 2027 – Jizerská50 – Czech Republic – 50km
• Event 10: February 27, 2027 – Oxberg–Mora Sprint Women – Sweden – 30km
• Event 11: February 28, 2027 – Oxberg–Mora Sprint Men – Sweden – 30km
• Event 12: March 7, 2027 – Vasaloppet – Sweden – 90km
• Event 13: March 20, 2027 – Birkebeinerrennet – Norway – 53km
• Event 14: April 3, 2027 – Reistadløpet – Norway – 35km
• Event 15: April 4, 2027 – Grand Finale Summit 2 Senja – Norway – 60km
For more updates and detailed information about the Ski Classics World Championship, visit skiclassics.com.
Author: Leandro Lutz
Top Photo: Mattia Rizzi
