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Race logistics
- Date
- 2026: March 29
- Venue
- Bardufoss to Finnsnes
- Distances
- 60km
- Technique
- Classic
- Registration
- Qualification required — 1 Pro Tour event within winner's time +50% or 2 Challengers events
- Course support
- Pro Tour feed zones along the 60km course
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Course notes
A demanding 60km point-to-point from Bardufoss to Finnsnes, crossing three municipalities (Malselv, Sorreisa, and Senja). The course features everything from long flat stretches with spectacular fjord views to the iconic Magdaskaret climb. Finishes in the city center of Finnsnes. Mountains to fjords — one of the most dramatic courses on the Ski Classics calendar.
- Iconic Magdaskaret climb — the defining climb of the Grand Finale
- Mountains to fjords — dramatic terrain transition
- Crosses three municipalities: Malselv, Sorreisa, and Senja
- Ski Classics Grand Finale — season-ending Pro Tour event
- Spectacular Arctic fjord views
- Voted 'Best Event of the Year' twice by Pro Team athletes
- Finish in Finnsnes city center
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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
60km
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.
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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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