Saturday 11th of April 2026 - Hafjell, Norway A Janteloppet day is one for the books! The kind of day that makes memories, starts new traditions, and earns its spot on your bucket list. From the first race start to the last beat at Afterburn, it’s pure magic. Morning: The Races The day kicks off at Mosetertoppen Ski Stadium in Hafjell with the Grand Prize Pro Race , where the world’s top athletes battle it out for the biggest single-race prize pot in cross country skiing. Joi

Janteloppet has always been more than a race, it’s a vibe. A place where skiing meets community, and where the day ends in the wildest after-ski you’ll ever experience. On April 11, 2026 , Janteloppet keeps everything you love but adds new ways to make the day your own. The Heartbeat: Ski. Play. Party. The soul of Janteloppet remains intact. The iconic mantra “Ski. Play. Party.”  still sets the tone from the first start gun to the last beat on the dancefloor. The Legendary “F

Last year, we launched the very first Janteloppet Grand Prize. It was a leap into the unknown, a bold experiment to shake up the world of cross-country skiing. And like any first-time adventure, we had highs and lows. Some things worked brilliantly, some things… not so much. That’s the cost of innovation. The only way never to fail is never to try. But then again, who wants that? This year, we’ve taken everything we learned, the victories and the lessons, and poured it into b