It will be exciting to be part of Ski Classics. It is important that Sweden in general and especially northern Sweden gets another international ski event, not least considering that we get less and less snow out in Europe, says Göran Hedemalm, chairman of Nordenskiöldsloppet.
The 22-mile long competition in Lapland wilderness north of the Arctic Circle goes from Jokkmokk to Njavee and back. The world's longest ski competition was founded as early as 1884 and the course is the same as back then.
The competition, which is decided in classical style, takes place on March 29, 2025. The race starts at 05.00 in the morning and the skiers have 30 hours to complete the race.
Last season, the winning time for the men's winner Oskar Kardin, Östersund, was 12 hours and 44 minutes, while the women's winner Linnea Johansson, Linköping SK, finished in 13 hours and 58 minutes.
Nordenskiöldsloppet will be part of Ski Classic Challengers, which is one level below the Pro Class where, for example, Vasaloppet is included.
Participants can collect World Cup points in both pro and challenger competitions.
Corrected: In an earlier version, the wrong women's winner of last year's race was stated, the correct winner is Linnea Johansson.
