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The Worldloppet Ski Federation is a federation of long distance cross-country skiing events whose aim is to promote cross-country skiing through various ski races. The federation was founded in 1978 in Uppsala, Sweden.
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Locations
Only one event per country can be included. There are currently 14 races, spread amongst Europe, America, Asia and Australia:
| Event | Distance Classic Style | Distance Free Style | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
 Kangaroo Hoppet |
42 / 21 km | Falls Creek, Victoria | |
 Jizerská Padesátka 50 |
50 / 25 km | 30 km | Bedřichov |
 Dolomitenlauf |
42 / 21 km | 60 km | Obertilliach / Lienz |
 Marcialonga |
70 / 45 km | Moena - Cavalese | |
 König Ludwig Lauf |
50 / 23 km | 50 / 23 km | Oberammergau |
 La Transjurassienne |
50 / 25 km | 76 / 54 km | Les Rousses / Lamoura - Mouthe |
 Sapporo International Ski Marathon |
50 / 25 km | Sapporo | |
 Tartu Maraton |
63 / 31 km | 63 / 31 km | Otepää - Elva |
 Gatineau Loppet |
53 / 29 km | 53 / 29 km | Hull, Quebec |
 American Birkebeiner |
51 km | 53 / 23 km | Cable - Hayward, Wisconsin |
 Finlandia Hiihto |
62 / 32 km | 50 km | Lahti |
 Vasaloppet |
90 / 45 / 30 km | 90 / 45 / 30 km | Sälen - Mora |
 Engadin Skimarathon |
42 / 21 / 17 km | Maloja - S-chanf | |
 Birkebeinerrennet |
54 km | Rena - Lillehammer | |
 Bieg Piastów[1] |
50 km | 26 / 50 / 30 km | Jakuszyce - Szklarska Poręba[2] |
Racing distances
Actual racing distances may vary from year to year according local snow conditions, but usually, there are different categories: full distance (at least 42 km, the length of a non-skiing marathon (26 miles)) and shorter ones for children and less experienced skiers. For Vasaloppet, the oldest of the races, the full distance is about 90 km (56,25 miles). Some races are freestyle (both skating and classic are allowed), but others only permit classic style.
Worldloppet Master
Those who complete Worldloppet races in 10 different countries, at least one of which is from another continent, qualify as a Worldloppet Master. They qualify for Worldloppet Gold Master if they have completed 10 main races, or a Silver Master if they have competed 10 races where some or all of them are short races.
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