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WAXING TIPS / CHANGES!
Information was being received that they will not be able to scrape the new snow from the track so that there will not be a klister wax for the kick wax area . The glide
Waxing tips!
It should snow today and tonight in Bláfjöll. However, the groomer will scrape that new snow off the track and go down into the old rough snow. Which could mean a situation with old granulated
Weather is looking good for tomorrow!
The weather has decided to join us tomorrow! If you haven’t signed up yet for Bláfjallagangan there is still a chance as registration closes today, March 15, at 4PM. Bláfjallagangan is for everyone who wants
Registration is open!
Dear friends we are happy to announce that registration is now open for Bláfjallagangan 2023.The ski race will be on March 18th 2023. You can register here: https://netskraning.is/blafjallagangan/?lang=en
Saturday was a great day!
We thank you all who took part in Bláfjallaganga in difficult conditions for a fun Saturday! As you can be seen in the pictures, everyone was smiling, https: //photos.app.goo.gl/E3Yr9ShTQrNCRry36We send congratulations to the winners 🏆You
See you next Saturday!
We look forward to see you on Saturday at Bláfjallaganga. We want to point out a few things that are good to know: Delivery of registration will take place in the store Everest Skeifan 6,
The race
Blafjallagangan ski race will be held at Blafjöll ski area (see location), 22th of march 2025. The race is in classical technique. Blafjöll ski area, which is about 30 min drive from Reykjavik, the capital of Iceland, is especially known for its spectacular views and varied landscapes.
Blafjallagangan is now one of Iceland’s biggest cross country skiing competition each year.
The race is part of Euroloppet. Euroloppet is one of the biggest ski marathon series in the world with many long-distance cross country ski races in different European countries.
Distances:
40 km (17 years and older) (timecap: 20km must be complete in 2hr45min)
5km, 10km and 20km
Registration deadline: 21th of march 2025 at 4:00PM
Race tracks
Track lengths are; 20km, 10km and 5km.
Registration and entrance fee
Registration is at netskraning.is
20th of March
Bláfjallaskaut (skate): 10 km F and 20 km F
Registration fee: 8.000ISK (until January 31st), 10.000ISK (until February 28th) and 12.000ISK after that (full price)
22th of March
40 km (17 years and older)
Registration fee: 12.000ISK (until January 31st), 15.000ISK (until February 28th) and 17.000ISK after that (full price)
20 km
Registration fee: 8.000ISK (until January 31st), 10.000ISK (until February 28th) and 12.000ISK after that (full price)
5km and 10km
Registration fee: 5.000ISK (until January 31st), 6.000ISK (until February 28th) and 8.000ISK after that
Registration deadline for Bláfjallaskautið (skate): 12:00 PM, 20th of March 2024
Registration deadline for Bláfjallagangan: 4:00 PM, 21th of March 2024
Euroloppet passport holders always pay the lowest price, regardless of date of registration.
Agenda
Wednesday 19th of March
4pm – 6pm: Collection of bibs – location to be announced later
Thursday 20th of March:
4pm – 6pm: Collection of bibs – location to be announced later
Friday 21th of March:
4pm – 6pm: Collection of bibs – location to be announced later
Saturday 22th of March:
09:00 AM: Start for competitors in 40 km
10:00 AM: Start for competitors in 5 km, 10 km and 20 km
Participation prizes and cake buffet:
2:30 PM: Cake buffet starts. Location: Sportcenter Fram, Úlfarsbraut 126, Úlfarsárdal
3:00 PM: Podium prizes and giveaways (participation prizes) will be handed out at the cake buffet
4:30 PM: Cake buffet ends.
All day, free admission to swimming pool Dalslaug, Úlfarsbraut 124, Úlfarsárda
General information about the race
Time measurement is with automated chip timing system.
Drink stations
Wax service
There will be no wax service during the race. It will be possible to wax your skis in one of the ski huts in the area, which is located just few meters from the start. It is limited room in the hut so we recommend that you wax your skis before you come to the arena.
Results
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Travel:
For participants traveling from abroad, the best way to get to Iceland is via airplane. Nearest international airport is Keflavik international airport which is located about 50km from Reykjavik, the capital of Iceland. Blafjoll ski area is located about 35km from Reykjavik city centre.
From Keflavik airport there are different ways that can get you from the airport to Reykjavik city centre:
By bus: https://www.isavia.is/en/keflavik-airport/parking-and-transport/coach-and-bus
Car rental: https://www.isavia.is/en/keflavik-airport/parking-and-transport/car-rental
With taxi: https://www.isavia.is/en/keflavik-airport/parking-and-transport/taxi-service
From Reykjavik to Blafjöll ski area:
There will be no direct transfer with bus to Blafjoll ski area. The best way to get to Blafjoll ski area is by car.
Acommodation:
For accomodation we recommend that you stay in Reykjavik or surrounding cities (Kopavogur, Hafnarfjordur, Gardabaer, Mosfellsbaer).
https://visitreykjavik.is/where-to-stay
Euroloppet:
For the first time in 2020, Blafjallagangan ski race is part of Euroloppet (euroloppet.com). The organizers of Blafjallagangan are proud to be one of the races in Euroloppet, which is one of the biggest ski marathon series in the world with many long-distance cross country ski races in different European countries.
Questions: If you have any questions, don´t hesitate to contact us via email: blafjallagangan@gmail.com
