Ski Classics World Championship Season XVIII reaches a defining moment on Sunday, March 7, 2027, when Vasaloppet, the season’s third Grand Classics event, takes center stage.
The legendary 90km race from Sälen to Mora is the oldest, longest, and most prestigious long-distance ski event on the Ski Classics World Championship calendar, with a heritage unmatched in Nordic skiing. First held in 1922 and inspired by Gustav Vasa’s historic escape in 1520, Vasaloppet blends tradition, athleticism, and Swedish winter culture. Every year, thousands of skiers gather in Sälen’s wide start area to tackle the journey to Mora.
Last season, Emilie Fleten and Oskar Kardin claimed victory in Mora, and the race once again promises to reward endurance, precise pacing, and the tactical instincts required over 90km of fast racing.
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“We have kept Sweden moving for more than 100 years, and we intend to continue doing so. This past winter, we reached two million finishes in Mora, a symbolic milestone that reflects both the strength of tradition and the growing breadth of Vasaloppet’s events. Two million finishes is not just a number; it is the story of everyone who has fought their way along the course, of traditions passed down through generations, and of a popular movement that continues to grow. We look forward to welcoming the next million participants across the finish line and continuing to inspire Sweden to stay active, generation after generation,” says Johan Eriksson, CEO of Vasaloppet.
“Vasaloppet is the longest course we race all season, 90 kilometers from Sälen to Mora, and it’s one of the very few events that’s been part of Ski Classics since the very beginning. What stands out here is simply surviving the distance while pacing yourself right across Sprint points at Smågan and Evertsberg and Climb points at Högsta Punkten before you’ve even reached Mora. Team tactics play a huge role in who wins over 90 kilometers; skiing for a teammate or controlling the pace as a group can matter just as much as individual strength,” says Lukas Bauer, Ski Classics Race Director.
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Vasaloppet — Ski Classics World Championship Season XVIII – Event 12
- Date: Sunday, March 7, 2027
- Location: Sälen – Mora, Sweden
- Distance: 90km classic technique
- Highest point: 526 meters above sea level
- Elevation gain: 966 meters
- Format: A to B course
- Starting procedure: Mass start
- Start times: Women 08:00 CET / Men 08:00 CET
- Points: Pro Event 500p, Grand Classics – See exact point distribution
- Sprint: Sprint Smågan, Sprint Evertsberg
- Climb: Climb Högsta Punkten
- Last edition winners: Emilie Fleten (4:24:26.3), Oskar Kardin (4:14:45.5)
- Grand Classics: Vasaloppet is the third of four Grand Classics events this season
- Participation: 103rd edition of Vasaloppet; record participation of 15,800 skiers
- Registration: Register here
- Link to SC Play: Watch here
Map and Profile
More information about Vasaloppet can be found HERE
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
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