The Worldloppet Ski Association, also known as Β« Worldloppet Β», is an international sports association for cross-country marathon races. It was founded in in Uppsala, Sweden. The purpose of the association is to promote cross-country skiing through various races around the world and increase interest in it.
Only one race from each country can become a member of Worldloppet. Usually this is the best race in the country. Currently, 16 different runs from Europe, Asia, America and Australia are full members of Worldloppet. Since summer , four associate members have also joined. The Worldloppet Pass is a personal document in which every race is entered and verified with the official stamp of the race office. After ten different races, at least one outside of Europe, have been successfully completed, the pass holder receives the status of a Worldloppet Masters WL Master.
The current race calendar lists all races that are recognized for the Worldloppet Gold or Silver Master. The pass can be ordered directly when registering for the Engadin Skimarathon and will be sent by post CHF You may also buy it at the marathon office in Samedan.
From January to March, eleven varied Swiss Loppet competitions will take place. The first ten classics in each category and the first 20 in the overall category will receive an invitation to the Swiss Ski Delegate Assembly Awards Ceremony. All participants receive a valuable gift. To participate in the Swiss Loppet , you must be at least 18 years old the year of birth counts and be domiciled in Switzerland. Persons who wish to participate in the Swiss Loppet confirm this when registering for one of the popular races that are part of the Swiss Loppet by ticking the box provided for this purpose.
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