The wait is finally over! Registration for the 46th edition of the Gatineau Loppet, Canada’s biggest cross-country skiing event, opens this Friday, September 29 at 12 p.m. !
Cross-country skiers and outdoor enthusiasts are invited to mark their calendars, as this 46th edition promises to be an exceptional event. From February 16 to 18, 2024, over 2,500 skiers of all levels, from across the country and beyond, will gather to race on the magnificent trails of Gatineau Park, one of North America’s most famous cross-country ski destination.
“We’re thrilled to invite cross-country ski enthusiasts to ski with the World, as skiers from the four corners of the globe converge on Gatineau to enjoy the Gatineau Loppet with family and friends! If you’ve never experienced the Gatineau Loppet before, now’s the time to jump in with both feet for what promises to be a memorable adventure.” Philippe Lebel, President of the Gatineau Loppet.
Participants who register before December 4th benefit from significant discounts. The priority is to offer advantageous registration packages to encourage a wide range of local, national and international athletes to take part in this major event. Take advantage of them!
New for 2024
This year, the Gatineau Loppet is introducing some exciting new features to meet participants’ expectations.
The “Discovery” waves
Launched in 2022 for the 5 km, 10 km, 15 km and 27 km races, these waves are aimed at skiers who want to discover cross-country skiing or who want to run untimed races, while benefiting from the logistics put in place by the organization (markers, safety, refreshments…). They allow you to tackle the events without any competitive spirit, just for the fun of it! In 2024, “Discovery” waves will also be offered for the two 50 km races (free technique and classic)!
The “Junior U30 Challenge”
Sanctioned by Nordiq Canada, will replace the Junior U23 category, and will take place on Sunday February 18 during the 27 km free technique race. This update is designed to attract as many young athletes as possible and encourage the next generation of Canadian cross-country skiers!
Other new features await skiers at this 46th edition and will be revealed shortly!