Reistadløpet 2026: An epic race through Norway's mountains!

Reistadløpet 2026: An epic race through Norway's mountains!

Bad Gastein, Österreich - Slowly but surely the winter months are coming to an end, and a very special highlight is imminent: The Reistadløpet in Norway will soon send its participants on the track. On 28. March 2026 takes place the popular ski event, which is considered the twelfth race of the ski Classics Pro Tour season XVII, between Setermoen and Bardufoss.

with a distance of 46 kilometers and a maximum height difference of 567 meters above sea level, the route offers both flat sections and demanding climbs. Particularly noteworthy is the famous Orta climbing , a real touchstone for all ski enthusiasts who want to face the challenge. The participants start in Stermoen , a small garrison town in the Bardu community, and move through picturesque mountain plateaus before descending to Bardufoss, like proxcskiing.com already reported.

a piece of history

The tradition of Reistadløpet goes back to the year 1958 and honors the legendary colonel ole Reitstad . This Norwegian Pentathlon champion was not only athlete, but also a hero of the Second World War, which trained Norwegian pilots in Canada and took over several significant military positions in northern Norway after the war. The idea behind the race is to test the skiing skills and the fighting spirit of the participants, which ensures a special place in the heart of many ski fans, explains skiclassics.com .

This tradition is continued with impressive achievements: At the last edition Ebba Andersson won in the women (target time: 2: 27.3 ) and Eirik Sverdrup Augdal for men (target time: 2: 13: 59.8 ). These results are crucial for the overall ranking of this prestigious tour, which includes numerous ski events across Europe.