Klarälvsloppet is Sweden's longest roller skiing race and a unique cycle race on Klarälvsbanan, a 90 kilometer paved and car free nature experience through Värmland, from Uddeholm in the north to Karlstad in the south.
Klarälvsbanan runs on an old embankment, it has no steep climbs and thus suits the vast majority of people, young and old.
Choose between roller skiing, cycling or running a half marathon.
Shorter distances of 21-kilometer and 60-kilometer races are available. There is also a class for the elite.
The following classes exist:
Rollerski 90K, Rollerski 60K, Rollerski 21K.
Bike 90K, Bike 60K, Bike 21K.
Run 21K, Run 7.5K.
Follow the action live or on screen
Sweden: TV12 08:45–12:00, then TV4 12:00–13:30
Norway: VG TV
Worldwide: Ski Classics’ own channels
Among the world’s top long-distance skiers you’ll see Johan Hoel, Kasper Stadaas, Andreas Nygaard, Max Novak, Petter Northug, Emelie Fleten, Silje Øyre Slind, Anniken Gjerde Alnes and Jenny Larsson.
Klarälvsloppet is part of the Ski Classics Challengers series and also serves as a seeding race for the Vasaloppet.
Munkfors spectator area
Those who compete in the 60-kilometer race start at Gamla Bruket in Munkfors.
Visit the organizer's website for further information on the various races, spectator locations and more.
Saturday, 20 September
11:30
Kids’ Run (ages 0–10). Registration at Mässen from 10:45.
Organiser: Munkfors Motorclub
12:00
Bike 90K, start in Uddeholm.
Cyclists are expected to pass through Munkfors from 12:35, then continue for about an hour.
13:00
Bike 60K, start in Munkfors at 13:00.
Sunday, 21 September
10:00
Roller Ski 90K, start in Uddeholm.
The elite skiers are expected to pass Munkfors from about 10:40 onwards, followed closely by the fastest amateurs.
12:00
Roller Ski 60K, start in Munkfors at 12:00.
Please note: Klarälvsbanan is closed to the public during the competitions.
