MARCIALONGA: SHADES OF CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING

Marcialonga on 30th January, Story on Saturday 29th second cult event
Date set for the youngest: Baby, Mini and Young, also Stars with LILT
New ambassador ‘Soreghina’ Silvia Zorzi will crown every winner
Among recognitions for the ski-marathon queen, “Aquila di San Venceslao”

The 49th edition of Marcialonga takes place on 30th January 2022, Fiemme and Fassa valleys (Italy) are ready to welcome 7500 cross-country skiers, classic technique specialists, among the two tracks: the traditional one of 70 km from Moena to Cavalese and the one for Marcialonga Light, shorter but no less spectacular: 45 km from Moena to Predazzo.
Marcialonga, since 2011, represents a fundamental stage of the international circuit Visma Ski Classics and was awarded twice as “Event of the year Visma Ski Classics” due to the excellent organisation. Also Trento, as a government, wanted to honor Marcialonga by conferring “Aquila di San Venceslao”, acknowledging the great work of the 1500 volunteers in these first 50 years since the first race (1971).
The second most important event is Marcialonga Story, ready to celebrate its 10th edition. It represents a fascinating revival, taking place on 29th January starting in Lago di Tesero cross-country stadium and finishing in Predazzo. Skiers possessing ante 1976 equipment and clothes can take part. It is such a special and enthusiastic event for those who will be quick to catch one of the 300 available bibs. Fiemme and Fassa valleys represent the perfect frame for this event, a place that has been welcoming Nordic skiing champions and amateurs since many years, able to attract tourists from all over the world.
Marcialonga’s heart also beats for many other collateral events. On Friday 28th, children up to 6 years can make their first moves on the skis in Predazzo, having fun with the mascots Fondolo and Skiri.
In Lago di Tesero, MiniMarcialonga takes place on Saturday 29th for its 36th edition. Children from 6 to 12 years can take part to this non-competitive event, created for 500 participants in order to have fun.
Marcialonga Young is a competition dedicated to U14, U16, U18 and U20 categories and takes place on Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th in Lago di Tesero.
The ski-marathon also plays a central role in solidarity: Marcialonga Stars is a charity event promoted together with LILT (an Italian association for the fight against cancer). Many important names from politics and sport take part in order to raise funds for ill people. Invitations are open to anyone keen to contribute to this fundraising, both skiing and snowshoeing at the cross-country stadium in Lago di Tesero.
Special mention to Silvia Zorzi, ambassador and “godmother” to Marcialonga, a young girl from Panchià, outdoor sports-lover. She has already crowned the winners of the Running Coop this September (2022 edition is on 4th September) and she is in charge to award, beyond the first skiers on the 30th, the winners of Marcialonga Cycling Craft on 29th May 2022.
Marcialonga is also merchandising, with exclusive collections and casual clothes, perfect for outdoor sports lovers. Visit the website www.marcialonga.it, perfect for Christmas presents and because of the upcoming Black Friday, always holding special sales.

© Newspower