Jyväskylä Ski Marathon
The event takes place on March 9th 2023 on beautiful ski tracks from Jyväskylä to Peurunka, Laukaa. Jyväskylä Ski Marathon belongs to Euroloppet Main Race series. There are three distances available for skiers, the 50km track is skied from Vaajakoski to Peurunka. The first half of this distance uses more challenging and hilly route whereas the second half is considerably flatter. The 34km distance is from Vaajakoski to Peurunka and it uses the same route as the latter part of the 50km route, so it is considerably easier for the skiers. The finish line for both 34km and 50km is at Spa Hotel Peurunka. The 10km option goes the tracks around Spa Hotel Peurunka.
Jyväskylä Ski Marathon is suitable for both elite skiers and hobbyis. We warmly welcome you to this amazing event!
Skier’s instructions
Series and Techniques
50km: Women/Men, Women40/Men40, Women50/Men50, Women/Men60 and Men70, skiing style Classic or Free (Skating)
34 km: Fitness class (Series only Female and Men, no age series available), Classic or Free technic
In addition
34 km: Youth series, all in Free technic (skating) (Female 16, Female 18, Male 16, Male 18)
10 km: Fitness class Classic or free (skating)
The entry fees include a medal, services on the route in service stations, lunch at the finish, transportation for clothing from start areas to finish at Spa Hotel Peurunka), Sauna and shower at finish.
In addition you can purchase spa ticket to Peurunka only for 12€! Tickets are avaible in Peurunka.
The participation fee ingludes dining in Peurunka: soup, bread, spread and water.
Schedule
10:30 34 km classic style
11:30 50 km freestyle
12:00 10 km classic/freestyle
13:00 34 km freestyle
Bus transportation and parking
Bus transportation and parking
At the starting point, Vaajakoski, there are only parking spaces for 50km classic style departures.
Skiers from other departures must drive their cars to Peurunka and come from there by bus to Vaajakoski. Please note that those staying in Peurunka get free transportation!
You can redeem the transport at the time of registration or later in our online store: https://jyvaskylaskimarathon.tapahtumiin.fi/en/From the web the busticket is 10€ and on the spot 20€.
Bus timetables:
In the morning Peurunka – Vaajakoski:
At 06:45 –> 50km classic to departure
At 08:30 –> 34km classic to departure
At 09:45 –> 50km freestyle to departure
At 11:00 –> 34km freestyle to departure
During the day Peurunka – Vaajakoski:
At 13:00
At 14:15
At 15:30
At 16:45
At 18:00
At 19:15
Race office and collecting your bib
Race office is located in Sport center Vaajakoski(address: Urheilutie 39, 40800 Jyväskylä. Map: click here to Google Maps). From the office you can collect your race number (bib).
OPENING HOURS:
Friday 8.3.2024 13:00 – 21:00
Saturday 9.3.3034 6:30-14:00
You can also collect your bib from the race office at the starting places Vaajakoski (50km ja 34km ) and Peurunka (10k) before your start on race day.
Euroloppet Passports are stamped at the Finish at Peurunka Spa Hotel, look for race information desk. You can get the stamp till 18:00 at the race day.
Service stations
There are five service stations on the 50km route and four on the 34km route. The stations serve sports drink, water, raisins and pickles.
Swix lubrication service
The Swix lubrication service serves skiers before the start and during the trip!
Lubrication service price list:
– TOP SPEED €50 (incl. Cleaning of sliding surfaces, base lubrication and sliding/surface lubrication according to the weather with Swix Pro TS creams. Hand patterning is included in the price.
– HIGH SPEED €30 (incl. Cleaning of sliding surfaces, base lubrication and sliding lubrication according to the weather with Swix Pro HS creams. Hand patterning is included in the price.
– Grip lubrication €20 (incl. roughening, base lubrication and grip lubrication with suitable Swix grip creams or creams)
– Cleaning the old holding cream €15 – SKIN hair maintenance €15 (incl. cleaning of the hair with Swix Skin Cleaner and treatment of the hair with Skin Boost lubricant)
Skis should be brought in for lubrication on Friday, March 8th by 17:00 at the Vaajakoski sports hall and handover from 07:30 on Saturday 9.3.! No advance reservations.