A non-profit organization owned by IFK Mora and Sälens IF.

Vasaloppet is the world’s biggest cross-country ski race. Vasaloppet’s Winter Week with its cross-country skiing and Summer Week with mountain biking and running attrackt a total of almost 100,000 registered paricipants every year. Since the beginning in 1922 over 1.9 million participants have passed the finish line portal in Mora. Vasaloppet is a non profit making organization owned by IFK Mora and Sälens IF. An engine for public health and sports club activities, in forefathers’ tracks for future victories!

Vasaloppsföreningen Sälen-Mora has approximately 35 year-round employees who work with planning, preparing and developing these events.

History

Our story begins in the winter of 1520–1521.

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Contact

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Sustainable development

For over a century, Vasaloppet has inspired Sweden to get moving. Our goal is to ensure that this continues for hundreds of years to come – creating an enduring legacy. To achieve this, we work towards sustainable development across all three dimensions: social, environmental, and economic.

The Vasaloppet Arena

It’s here just waiting for you. An arena created by nature itself, accessible and beautiful, framed by small chalet villages and sparse pine forests, crossed by dirt roads and paths beaten out as generations of local people made their way between the villages.

Press and media

Vasaloppet's events annually attract nearly 100,000 registered skiers, cyclists and runners. A rich history combined with a unique mix of participants stirs great media interest in our events throughout the year, both inside Sweden and internationally.

Press and media

Vasaloppet’s Winter Week

Vasaloppet's Winter Week consists of various ski races held in the end of February and the beginning of March. The races take place in the ninety-kilometre Vasaloppet Arena between Sälen and in Mora.

All about the winter 2026

Vasaloppet’s Summer Week

Vasaloppet's Summer Week consists of various bike and running races held during two weekends in August. The races take place in the ninety-kilometre Vasaloppet Arena between Sälen and Mora.

All about the summer 2025

Functionaries

Tradition, pride and, not least, the sheer fun of managing and developing the Vasaloppet heritage are prime motivators for our volunteers. And, of course, the opportunity to strengthen the cash-account of one's sports club or association also contributes to the great interest in working with the world's biggest ski competition. The recruitment of functionaries is also a decisive factor in how Vasaloppet’s arrangements, both winter and summer, will evolve in the future.

Partners

Why are so many eager to cooperate with Vasaloppet? And why do we say yes to some of those knocking at the door? The answers are predictably simple; Vasaloppet’s core values – the tradition, the experience, the challange – attracts many who are like-minded.

News

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Mark August 16 on your calendar – run a race and experience the summer magic of Vasaloppet

Saturday, August 16, 2025 – write it in your planner and mark it in your mental calendar. That’s the day of the big annual running event in the Vasaloppet Arena, when the four races – Ultravasan 90, Ultravasan 45, Trailvasan 30, and Vasastafetten – take place. The excitement starts the day before with Funkisvasan, Barnens Vasalopp Löpning, and Trailvasan 10. So far, over 3,400 runners have signed up, including an impressive 1,300 for Ultravasan 90. Vasastafetten, which is now a recreational relay without competitive elements, currently has 121 registered teams.