Janteloppet Grand Prize 40 km Men’s Elite Race Delivers Big in 2025
- Janteloppet Official
- Apr 21
- 2 min read
The Janteloppet Grand Prize 40 km men’s elite race marked a new milestone in the event’s journey. With a high-caliber field, intense competition, and broad international participation, it showed that long-distance cross-country skiing continues to thrive — both in depth and in appeal.
An Exceptionally Strong Field
This year’s race brought together a diverse and elite group of athletes. Håvard Moseby claimed victory in 1:26:31.6, narrowly edging out Sivert Wiig, Einar Hedegart, and Emil Iversen, all finishing within just half a second.
The start list included several high-profile athletes such as Martin Løwstrøm Nyenget, Simen Hegstad Krüger, Andrew Musgrave, and Harald Østberg Amundsen, reflecting the race’s position among top-tier skiers.
A Deep Field — But Not Every Star at Full Capacity
One of the most talked-about names was Johannes Høsflot Klæbo, who ultimately finished 29th. But his result came with context. As Klæbo himself joked after the race, "Nine days on the beach isn’t exactly the best race prep." His performance wasn’t reflective of the field’s depth alone, but rather a reminder that Janteloppet provides space for both peak competition and off-season form testing — a balance that makes the event uniquely accessible and athlete-friendly.
Close Racing, Real Depth
At the front, the pace was relentless. The top 15 skiers finished within 13 seconds, showing how competitive the elite pack was. Names like Simon Hjelmeset Kirkeeide, Sivert Leander Johansen, and Magne Haga were all in the mix, representing both established and rising talents.
The course enabled smart tactics and consistent pressure — delivering the kind of racing that rewards depth, not just early sprints or late surges.
International Field, Growing Reputation
While Norwegian clubs were prominent, the international participation stood out — with skiers from Sweden, France, Switzerland, Germany, Great Britain, Estonia, the USA, and Mexico.
This positions Janteloppet Grand Prize races as truly international racing event. Janteloppet Grand Prize is being acknowledged as the preferred arena for elite and development-level athletes outside the World Cup calendar.
Blending Generations and Styles
The start list also featured legends like Petter Northug Jr., Even Northug, and up-and-coming athletes racing shoulder to shoulder. That mix added character to the race and underscored Janteloppet’s goal: to be a meeting ground for the full ecosystem of cross-country skiing — where different generations, styles, and motivations are all welcome.
Looking Ahead
The Janteloppet Grand Prize 40 km men’s elite race was successful not because of one single factor, but because of the combination of:
Strong athlete turnout
Course design that encouraged pack racing and tactics
Janteloppet's continued development
As Janteloppet continues to grow, the Janteloppet Grand Prize 40 km men’s elite race event stands out as a format that works — for fans, for athletes, and for the future of distance racing.
We hope that in 2026, the women’s race will see the same depth, energy, and excitement — and we are working toward that goal with full commitment.
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