What is Worldloppet?

The Worldloppet Ski Federation (known as Worldloppet) is an international sports federation of cross-country skiing marathons, founded on June 10, 1978, in Uppsala, Sweden. The aim of Worldloppet is to promote the sport of cross-country skiing, by focussing on popular skiing through the various ski races around the world.

Worldloppet members

Only one and the best ski marathon from a country can be a member of Worldloppet. Worldloppet currently unites 19 long-distance ski races from America, Asia, Australia & Oceana, and Europe.

17 full members and 2 associate members:

America: American Birkebeiner (USA), Gatineau Loppet (Canada), Ushuaia Loppet (Argentina)
Asia: Sapporo Int. Ski Marathon (Japan), Vasaloppet China (China)
Australia & Oceania: Kangaroo Hoppet (Australia), Merino Muster (New Zealand)
Europe: Jizerská Padesátka (Czech Republic), Dolomitenlauf (Austria), Marcialonga (Italy), König Ludwig Lauf (Germany), Tartu Maraton (Estonia), La Transjurassienne (France), Finlandia-hiihto (Finland), Vasaloppet (Sweden), Engadin Skimarathon (Switzerland), Birkebeinerrennet (Norway), Bieg Piastow (Poland), Fossavatnsgangan (Iceland)

Worldloppet Passport

Le passeport Worldloppet contient une page spéciale pour chaque événement de la série Worldloppet. Après avoir terminé une course de la Worldloppet, le skieur doit demander le cachet officiel au bureau de la course de l’événement.

Procurez-vous le Passeport WORLDLOPPET au kiosque d’inscription au coût de 63 $ CAD, et profitez de nombreux avantages :

  • Access to the VIP cocktail party: Enjoy the privilege of attending our VIP cocktail event, which will take place on Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. in the agora of Mont-bleu secondary school, an exclusive opportunity to mingle with other participants and network.
  • Legends and Veterans Celebration: Be part of the memorable celebration surrounding the induction of legends and veterans into our esteemed community.
  • VIP Kiosk Access:  Enjoy a seamless experience within the dedicated “kiosque VIP” in the ski lounge. This special area is equipped with comfortable furniture, offers access to a bar/buffet, and showcases relics from the event, creating a truly unique and immersive experience for our VIP guests.

Everyone can become a Worldloppet Master!

After completing Worldloppet races in 10 different countries, at least one of them on another continent (it means at least one race in Argentina, Australia, Canada, China, Japan, New Zealand or the United States), the skier will be recognized as a Worldloppet Master. For more information, click here. 

Worldloppet Virtual Racing League 

The Worldloppet Virtual Racing League combines all the virtual race formats of Worldloppet member races to one league. Every athlete who completes 7 virtual races from 7 different countries achieves the title of “Virtual Racer“. It does not replace the Worldloppet Master title and is not valid for the Worldloppet Passport, however it  keeps the skiing community together. It is also a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to get a title. For more information, click here.