Worldloppet Ski Federation

The Worldloppet runs are a series of ski marathon in the world. It is from the Worldloppet Ski Federation ( short Worldloppet ) organized. This association was founded in 1978 in Uppsala (Sweden). He is an international sports organization that was launched to connect the ski marathon in the different countries and to make popular. The newest member is the Demino Ski Marathon in Russia.

Can only be a member of the Marathon Worldloppet per country; but a " detour " of the route in another country is not of relevance. Thus, the range of Transjurassienne leads partly Swiss territory.

The goal for the athlete should be to have gone through ten different Worldloppet marathons, and if possible at least one running on a different continent. He receives the title of Worldloppet Masters.

Today the Worldloppet include a total of 16 marathons in Europe, America, Asia and Australia. These are as follows:

At the marathons that go over various distances ( between 42 km and 90 km ), take part each year 80,000 skiers. The main runs are currently the most performed classical technique, while also racing in the skating technique will take place in most cases.

In addition to the amateur skiers take professional skiers participate. So is awarded by the FIS Marathon Cup of which consists of 6 Worldloppet marathons and so represents a professional race series for top skiers.

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