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Race logistics
- Date
- 2026: February 7
- Venue
- Bymarka, Trondheim
- Distances
- 50km, 30km
- Technique
- Classic
- Registration
- Online registration
- Course support
- Feed stations along the course
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Course notes
A citizen ski marathon through Trondheim's beloved Bymarka forest, offering distances from 30km to 50km. Rolling forested terrain through Norway's most popular urban wilderness skiing area. The course winds through the extensive Bymarka trail network that serves Trondheim's large skiing population.
- Bymarka — Trondheim's beloved urban forest and skiing area
- Classic turrenn (citizen ski race) tradition
- Organized by Trondhjems Skiklub
- Norway's third city — strong local skiing culture
- Multiple distance options for all abilities
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Pacing and fueling
Distance is only a proxy for duration. Choose the outline that matches your event, then adjust it to your tested pace, conditions, and organizer support.
Long-distance effort
50km
Pacing
Ski the first section conservatively, pace climbs by repeatable effort, and preserve technique for the final third.
Fueling outline
Use an early, repeatable fueling rhythm based on your tested duration plan. Know what each feed station offers and carry a familiar fallback.
Middle-distance effort
30km
Pacing
Hold a controlled opening pace, keep technique efficient through the middle, and commit after the last major course feature.
Fueling outline
Plan intake around your expected duration. Start with familiar fuel and map any organizer feed stations before race day.
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Gear and wax day
- □Classic skis, poles, boots, and tested kick system
- □Bib, timing chip, and organizer instructions
- □Race layers plus dry warm clothing for before and after
- □Familiar food and drink matched to your tested duration plan
- □Gloves, eyewear, hat or headband, and cold-weather backups
- □Scraper, brush, cork, cleaning supplies, and ski ties
- □Several tested wax options for the measured conditions
- □Final wax decision made from current snow, air temperature, and organizer guidance
This profile does not contain a race-specific wax prescription. Measure current conditions and make the final wax call with products and processes you have already tested.
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