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Vasaloppet USA

Name: Vasaloppet USA
Start: 2027-02-13
End: 2027-02-14
Location: Mora

Mora, United States • 13-14 Feb 2027

Vasaloppet USA 2027

Vasaloppet USA takes place February 13 and 14, 2027 in Mora, Minnesota. The event features cross-country ski races held on the Vasaloppet Nordic Ski Center trails. Snowmaking is used on the course to help maintain skiable conditions. Races use a looped course and are run as one or two laps.

Races and distances include:

51 km (Vasa)
34 km (Dala)
42 km (Classic)
21 km (Half Classic)
12 km (Bellringer and Team 12 km)
Miniloppet (children and short course)

Entry fees vary by event. Typical fees listed include $95 for several longer races, $60 for the 12 km events, and $20 for the Miniloppet. The event has a competition policy banning the use of fluorinated ski wax; fluoros are not permitted in the Vasaloppet Nordic Ski Center complex or on Vasaloppet trails. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Minnesota Mora

Race information

Registration

51 km

Vasa 51km

Marathon

Classic 42 Km

34 km

Dala 34km

Half Marathon

Half Classic 21 Km

12 km

Bellringer 12km, The Team 12km

Miniloppet

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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