Marcialonga Story

23.01.2026

Marcialonga Story is the revival event that celebrates the history of cross country ski, using the equipment and the clothing of the 70's.

ABOUT THE EVENT

Marcialonga Story was born as the event to celebrate the 40 years of Marcialonga but it was such a big success that it has been confirmed for the next years and it has become a regular appointment for the Nordic Ski lovers. 

THE EVENT WILL BE HELD ON FRIDAY 23.01.2026 IN VAL DI FASSA. THE START IS AT 4.30 PM.

USEFUL INFORMATION

PARTICIPATION

All male and female skiers - 16 years and older -  may enter this event which has not an agonistic or competitive purpose. In order to participate it is mandatory to have old equipment: skis older than 1976 with bindings of 75 mm, shoes, poles and cross-country ski clothing corresponding to that period. A special team of experts will check the status of the global equipment.

ENTRY

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ENTRY FEE

• 35,00€ until 31.12.2025
• 40,00€ from 01.01.2026 until 22.01.2026 (upon bibs availability)

The fee includes: bib, gadget, diploma, clothing transport to the finish, refreshments, shuttle bus (booked in advance).

A discount of 5,00€ is reserved to:

• competitors already registered in the 53rd Marcialonga
• competitors born in 1966 or before

NUMBER COLLECTION

Bibs and race packs must be collected IN CAVALESE, AT THE PALAFIEMME:
- THURSDAY 22.01.2026 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
- FRIDAY 23.01.2026 9:00 - 13:00

You must present your IDENTITY DOCUMENT when collecting your bib.

START
Val di Fassa at 4:30 p.m..
It is necessary to be at the start beforehand in order to punch in and check your equipment.
NEW!!!
In the non-competitive spirit of the event, competitors must proceed at a controlled pace. For this purpose, a time gate will only be opened from 17:15 to allow passage to the finish line.

ROUTE AND REFRESHMENTS
The event in 2026 will take place in Val di Fassa.

ARRIVAL
A marquee with the final refreshments and changing rooms will be set up at the finish line.

TRANSPORT OF COMPETITORS
A transport service is provided for the competitors before the start (service by reservation only).

TRANSPORT OF CLOTHING BAGS
A garment bag transport service is provided from the start to the finish (the organising committee is not responsible for bags not handed in at the indicated collection point).

MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
The medical assistance service along the route is confirmed.

READ THE RACE RULES FOR MORE INFORMATION OR SEND YOUR REQUEST [email protected] 

RACE RULES >>
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Exhibition and Rental

Good news for those who would like to participate in the Marcialonga Story but cannot find the right equipment! Mr. Giuliano Boninsegna, together with his team mates, exhibits his own collection of historical and ski equipment Nynsen, produced between the 70s and 80s by him and his brothers. Part of the stuff is available also to be rented in order to participate in the Marcialonga Story. Marcialonga also recovered various equipment so that those who are interested can have the possibility to experience the enthusiasm and authenticity of the 70s cross-country skiing.*
* the number of shoes and clothing is limited and it is recommended to reserve it in advance. 

COST:
- skis + shoes 30€ + poles + 20€ as a caution
- skis or shoes 15€ + 20€ as a caution 
- poles 10€ + 20€ as a caution
- Clothing 15€ + 20€ as a caution

You can pay the rental directly at the race office in Cavalese when you pick up the equipment. The equipment should be returned after the race at the dedicated stand in Predazzo, where you will be returned the caution. 

HOW TO RESERVE THE EQUIPMENT: write an email [email protected] 

Vintage Cross-Country Skis Book

Register your personal skis and old equipment and get the official certification by Marcialonga! At the moment the book includes 1392 pieces.
The creation of a register of vintage cross-country skis has the purpose of gathering news, data and pictures of skis constructed in different periods, but still functional, so that everyone can see and appreciate their peculiarities, their history and their unique beauty.
The service is available at the Marcialonga Story Village in Cavalese and after the arrival of the Marcialonga Story in Predazzo.
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Videos

Back to the past! Watch the first start of Marcialonga in 1971...

We had fun to interpret the cross-country skiing of the past, singing the folk '70s song La Marcialonga:

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