The Ski Classics Challengers event Klarälvsloppet, a 90km long-distance roller ski race in classic technique, took place today in Karlstad, Sweden. Petter Stakston and Max Novak, both from Team Aker Dæhlie, showed their summer form and won the men’s race. 

Many Ski Classics Pro Team athletes today matched their skills in Sweden’s 90km long-distance race. After a long race, starting in Uddeholm and finishing at Karlstad, the Ski Classics Challengers event Klarälvsloppet saw Petter Stakston and Max Novak, Team Aker Dæhlie, winning the men’s race with convincing performances and at the same time on the finish line.

Klarälvsloppet – Men’s Race

The winners of the men’s competition were Petter Stakston and Max Novak, both from Team Aker Dæhlie, winning the race with a total time of 3:17:33.0 and the same time at the finish line.

Mathias Aas Rolid, Team Ragde Charge, finished 41.8 seconds back and completed the podium in third place. 

Top 5 – Men

1. Petter Stakston, Team Aker Dæhlie, 3:17:33.0
   1. Max Novak, Team Aker Dæhlie, 3:17:33.0
   3. Mathias Aas Rolid, Team Ragde Charge, +41.8
   4. Amund Hoel, Team Engcon, +41.9
   5. Magnus Vesterheim, Team Aker Dæhlie, +3:30.2

Complete results can be found HERE

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You can re-watch the race on SC PLAY

As Klarälvsloppet is a Ski Classics Challengers event, Pro Team registered athletes could collect points for the Ski Classics Champion and Youth competitions in their respective genders. 

Full results of Klarälvsloppet can be found here and here, and a list of Ski Classics Challengers events with confirmed dates for the season 2024/2025 can be found at Ski Classics. The list is updated continuously with new events.

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