Practical information

Official Programme

The official programme will be published as soon as it is finalized.

Arena, Course and Parking Maps

Maps are currently in production and will be published as soon as they are ready.

Before the Race

Bib Numbers and Baggage

Bib numbers must be collected in person at the Race Office. A baggage tag will be issued together with the bib number and must be clearly attached to your bag.

Baggage storage is located in a tent at the finish area at Bestemorenga (see arena map). Baggage must be delivered before the start and can be collected at the same location after finishing.

The Ski Classics Elite category has a dedicated snowmobile transport service that will carry baggage to the finish at Junkerfjellet.

It is mandatory to wear the bib number visibly on the chest throughout the entire race. Folding, covering, or altering the bib number in any way is not permitted.

Timing

Elite:
Gross time (the clock starts at the start gun).
An active EQ Timing transponder is used.

All other participants:
Net time (the clock starts when the skier crosses the start line).
The timing chip is integrated in the bib number.

Race office

The Race office is in Hotel Ramsalt and has the following opening hours;

Wednesday 18.3.2026 at 16:00 - 20:00
Thursday 19.3.2025 at 16:00 - 20:00
Friday 20.3.2025 at 12:00 - 20:00
Saturday 21.3.2025 at 08:00 - 15:00 (Bestestua, at the start Bestemorenga)
Sunday 22.3.2025 at 11:00 - 13:00 (lost and found)

Race office mail: rennkontor@maras.no

Race Office phone: +47 48 39 18 96

Seeding

Seeding for Marcialonga Bodø 2026 will be based on documented results from long-distance cross-country skiing events, with the Ski Classics international ranking system (SC Ranking) serving as the primary reference.

SC Ranking as the main basis

SC Ranking is an international ranking system for Ski Classics that includes athletes of all performance levels and of all genders within a single, unified ranking list. Ranking points are awarded at both Pro Tour and Challenger events. All finishers receive points based on their performance time relative to the winning time in their respective gender, with higher points awarded to athletes finishing closer to the winner.

At Pro Tour events, the winner is awarded 2,000,000 SC Ranking points, while the winner of a Challenger event receives 500,000 points. In addition, Pro Tour events include bonus points for the top three finishers: 200,000 points for first place, 100,000 points for second place, and 40,000 points for third place.

The SC Ranking is calculated based on an athlete’s 12 best results achieved within the past 24 months and is updated on a weekly basis.

Submission of documentation

Any documentation of results that you wish to be considered for seeding must be sent by email to the race office by the specified deadline: Sunday, March 15, 2026.

Information should be sent to: rennkontor@maras.no

Classes

We operate with the following age categories:

Year of Birth	Classes
2010-2011	15-16 years
2008-2009	17-18 years
2006-2007	19-20 years
1996-2005	21-30 years
1986-1995	31-40 years
1976-1985	41-50 years
1966-1975	51-60 years
1956-1965	61-70 years
1955 and earlier	71+

Refund Policy

The entry fee is non-refundable. This applies in cases of cancellation by the participant, change of distance, or if the event must be cancelled.

Waxing Facilities

Sport 1 will offer ski waxing services in their Bodø stores from Wednesday until race day.

In addition, Swix will provide waxing service on race day at Bestemorenga.

The organiser does not provide its own waxing cabins.

Official Training and Ski Test

Information will be published as soon as it is available.

The Race

Jury

The Jury consists of:

Technical Delegate (Chair of the Jury)
Assistant Technical Delegate
Chief of Competition
Assistant Chief of Competition
Chief of Course
Medical Doctor / Head of Medical Services (attends when required)

Transport and Parking

Shuttle buses will operate between Quality Hotel Ramsalt and Bestemorenga.

Parking is available at Bodø Travbane.

Bus transport (round trip): NOK 100
Parking at the arena: NOK 100

Further information will be published when available.

Start Times

Elite Men: 10:15
Elite Women: 10:20

Start times for other waves will be announced once confirmed.

Cut-Off Times

Cut-off times will apply at designated checkpoints.

Information will be published.

Feed Stations

Feed stations will be located at:

Skihytta Skarmoen
Arlia
Bestemorenga

All drinks and nutrition provided at the feed stations and in the finish area are included in the entry fee.

Waxing Service Points and Pole Service

A waxing service point and pole service station will be established at Skarmoen Alpine Park.

Swix will operate waxing and pole service at Bestemorenga.

Sweep Patrol

Sweepers will follow behind the last skier.

Arena Facilities

A café will be open at Bestemorstua at Bestemorenga.

Changing into dry clothing can be done in tents at the start/finish area at Bestemorenga or at Bestemorstua. Shower facilities are not available.

Toilets will be available in the arena area.

Sustainability and Waste

Waste zones are defined as feed stations ± 50 metres. Littering outside these zones may result in sanctions.

Do not discard wrappers or waste in the forest or along other parts of the course.

As organisers, we “borrow” the Bodø forest from the local community to host the race. We therefore ask all participants to take responsibility for their own waste during the competition because:

We are responsible for protecting the natural environment in which our sport takes place.
Local residents use the forest, and litter along the course damages the reputation of cross-country skiing.
Skiers coming behind may get plastic or paper under their skis, which can cause problems.
Collecting litter after the race is demanding and resource-intensive for the organiser.

Anti-Doping and Fluor Ban

Doping controls and blood testing may be conducted in accordance with the regulations of the Norwegian Olympic and Paralympic Committee and Confederation of Sports (NIF) and FIS rules.

Fluorinated ski wax is strictly prohibited in Norway at all levels. Fluor testing may be conducted.

Qualification for Summit2Senja

The event offers the opportunity to qualify for Summit2Senja – the Grand Finale of the Ski Classics season.

On Sunday, 29 March, the 2026 Ski Classics season concludes with the Grand Finale in Senja, Norway. In addition to the Elite field, 250 additional places are available.

To qualify, during the season you must have completed either:

one Pro Tour event within winner’s time +50%, or
two Challenger events under the same time rule.

At Marcialonga Bodø, both elite and non-elite skiers are timed at approximately the same point at Bestemorenga.

For Elite, the qualification time is based on the split time at Climb Start at Bestemorenga.

For non-elite participants, the qualification time is calculated as the Elite Climb Start time + 50%. Qualification is achieved by finishing at Bestemorenga within this time limit.

Film and Photography

The event is public and will be filmed and distributed across various channels. The organiser reserves the right to use images and video from the event for documentation and marketing purposes.

After the Race

Prizes and Flower Ceremony

All finishers of Marcialonga Bodø receive a finisher’s medal.

Prizes are awarded for the 45 km and 18 km distances.

All junior categories: 1st–3rd place are awarded on both 45 km and 18 km.

Senior: 1st–6th place are awarded on both distances. Prizes are awarded per distance, not per age category.

The Ski Classics Elite field will hold a flower ceremony on the podium by the Ski Classics bus at Bestemorenga in connection with the 45 km finish.

Prize ceremonies for the 15–16, 17–18, and 19–20 age categories will take place on the same podium.

Prize ceremonies for the remaining categories will be held at 18:00 the same day at Quality Hotel Ramsalt.

Après-Ski

Quality Hotel Ramsalt invites everyone to après-ski on Saturday, 21 March from 16:00 to 01:00.

Food including burgers and pizza will be served. The event is open to everyone, including those not participating in the race.

Dress code: Come as you are – straight from the ski tracks if you wish.
Free entrance.

Lost and Found

If you forget or lose something, please visit the Race Office.

Quality Hotel Ramsalt
Sunday 22 March 2025, 11:00–13:00