The Ski Classics Challengers event Wadköpingsloppet is taking place this Sunday, February 2, 2025, in Örebro, Sweden.
Wadköpingsloppet, a 40km long-distance skiing event, part of the Ski Classics Challengers series, has long-lasting traditions but has, over the past years, developed into a modern classic race.
A perfect event for those who want to prepare for Vasaloppet and gain seeding. The arena is located in Ånnaboda, 15km outside Örebro, easily accessed from most places in mid-Sweden.
The ‘original’ track runs in a scenic undulating forest landscape, but there are also several options to alter the track if needed to adapt to weather conditions, which is the case for the 2025 edition:
“The Wadköpingsloppet 2025 will be held over 20×2km on a thick and wide artificial snowbed. The course will have at least 2 classic tracks, but 3-4 classic tracks on several parts of the course,” says the Local Organizing Committee on their official website.
Apart from being part of the Ski Classics Challengers series, Wadköpingslopet 40km is an official seeding race for Vasaloppet and Tjejvasan.
Wadköpingslopet – Ski Classics Challengers Events
- Date: February 2, 2025
- Location: Örebro
- Country: Sweden
- Distance: 40km
- Technique: Classic
- Website: Wadköpingsloppet
- Register: Wadköpingsloppet
- Facebook: Wadköpingsloppet
- Instagram: Wadköpingsloppet
More information about the event can be found HERE
As the 40km 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 2024/2025 can be found at Ski Classics. The list is updated continuously with new events.
Everyone participating in Ski Classics, Pro Tour or Challengers events, and professional and recreational skiers can connect their profile to the results database of Ski Classics called MyPages.
MyPages can be connected for free. In the profile, you can view your Ski Classics event results, collect pins, print diplomas, and analyze your results with friends in the SC ranking system. In your profile, you collect points according to your performance and are rewarded with pins and diplomas.
One of the central features of MyPages is that you get your global SC ranking. The SC Ranking is a live updated international ranking, unique in combining women and men, professional and recreational skiers in one single list.
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Photo: Wadköpingsloppet
