Europe January January 17, 2026 – March 14, 2026
Source: https://www.worldloppet.com/
Skimarathon calendar
The 2026 ski marathon calendar features numerous races across Europe and worldwide, including legendary events like the Engadin Skimarathon in Switzerland and the Vasaloppet in Sweden. Most major events are part of the international Worldloppet or Euroloppet series.
Ski Marathons in Germany, Austria & Switzerland
Below are the key ski marathons scheduled for the DACH region in 2026:
- Dolomitenlauf (AUT)
- Date: January 17–18, 2026
- Location: Lienz, Austria
- Distances: Offers various distances in both Freestyle (FT) and Classic Technique (CT), including the 42 km “Gold” race. You can register via the official Dolomitenlauf website.
- Int. Skadi Loppet (GER)
- Date: January 24–25, 2026
- Location: Bodenmais, Germany
- Note: In 2026, this event hosts the European Ski Marathon Championships (42 km Classic).
- König Ludwig Lauf (GER)
- Date: January 31 – February 1, 2026
- Location: Oberammergau, Germany
- Distances: Main 50 km races in both Freestyle and Classic techniques. Find details on the König Ludwig Lauf homepage.
- Int. Ganghoferlauf Leutasch (AUT)
- Date: February 28 – March 1, 2026
- Location: Leutasch, Austria
- Distances: Includes 42 km and 20 km courses.
- Gsieser Tal Lauf (ITA/South Tyrol)
- Date: February 28 – March 1, 2026
- Location: Gsies, Italy
- Distances: 42 km and 30 km events.
- Engadin Skimarathon (SUI)
- Date: March 8, 2026
- Location: Maloja to S-chanf, Switzerland
- Note: Switzerland’s largest cross-country event, attracting roughly 13,500 participants annually. Registration is available through the Engadin Skimarathon portal.
Further International Highlights
- Marcialonga (ITA): Scheduled for January 25, 2026. A famous 70 km Classic technique race through the Fiemme and Fassa valleys.
- Jizerská Padesátka (CZE): This 50 km Classic race is set for February 1, 2026.
- Vasaloppet (SWE): The world’s oldest and longest (90 km) ski marathon takes place on March 1, 2026.
- Birkebeinerrennet (NOR): This historic 54 km race is scheduled for March 14, 2026.
