The Ski Classics Challengers event, Vaajmarathon, is just one month away. The 42-kilometer classic roller ski race is set to take place on Saturday, August 8, 2026.
Vaajmarathon is a unique roller ski race that crosses the Norwegian-Swedish border. The 42km event is part of the Ski Classics Challengers circuit and a seeding race for Vasaloppet.
Celebrating the eighth edition in 2026, Vaajmarathon takes place in the beautiful area of Hotagen, only 100km from Östersund. The 42km race starts in Mebygda, Norway, and the organizers invite both professional and recreational skiers to a roller ski event crossing the Norwegian-Swedish border to finish in Rötviken, Sweden.
According to the Local Organizing Committee (LOC), Vaajmarathon is one of Sweden’s most beautiful roller ski races. It inspires an active lifestyle and shows the possibility of roller skiing in a unique environment, featuring a course close to the mountains and stunning scenery.
Shorter races of 15 and 25km are also available.
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Facts – Ski Classics Challengers
- Date: Saturday, August 8, 2026
- Location: Mebygda, Norway, to Rötviken, Sweden
- Country: Norway-Sweden
- Race Distance: 42km
- Technique: Classic
- Website: Vaajmarathon
- Instagram: Vaajmarathon
- Facebook: Vaajmarathon
- Registration: Via Idrott Online or email: gunnar.hotagen@gmail.com / 070-260 47 29
As the Vaajmarathon is a Ski Classics Challengers event, Pro Team registered athletes can collect points for the Ski Classics World 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: Darren Hamlin/Vaajmarathon
