31.01.2027



Marcialonga Story is a revival event that celebrates the history and tradition of cross-country skiing, bringing back onto the trails the equipment and sportswear characteristic of the early 1970s.
Former Marcialonga participants, champions of yesteryear and new enthusiasts come together to share their passion for Nordic skiing and rediscover the charm, simplicity and authenticity of cross-country skiing from an unforgettable era.
Marcialonga Story is not a competitive race, but an event dedicated to all enthusiasts who wish to relive the spirit of the first editions of the Marcialonga.
To take part, you must use skis manufactured before 1976, fitted with 75 mm bindings. Boots, poles and clothing must also be in keeping with the equipment and style of cross-country skiing from that era.
RULES >
Friday 29 January 2027
Start: 4:30 pm – Lago di Tesero Cross Country Ski Stadium
The event will follow the Marcialonga route in reverse, finishing in Predazzo.
PLEASE NOTE: you must arrive at the start in good time to have your card stamped and your equipment checked.
Participation is open to anyone aged 16 or over by the day of the event.
To take part in Marcialonga Story, you must use:
The aim is to recreate as faithfully as possible the atmosphere and style of cross-country skiing in the 1970s.
You can register ONLINE (REGISTRATION OPENS ON 2 NOVEMBER 2026)
A discount of €5.00 on the registration fee is available for:
Race numbers and race packs must be collected in Cavalese, at the Palafiemme, at the following times:
You must present a valid form of identification when collecting your race number.
It includes:
Lago di Tesero Cross-Country Ski Stadium – 4.30 pm
Before the start, race numbers will be stamped and equipment checked.
All participants are therefore advised to arrive well in advance.
The Marcialonga Story route is approximately 11 km long and finishes in Predazzo.
There will be a refreshment point for participants along the route.
The finish is in Piazza SS. Apostoli, Predazzo, where participants will find:
A service is provided to transport bags containing clothing from the start to the finish.
Bags must be handed in at the designated collection point indicated by the organisers.
The Organising Committee accepts no responsibility for bags not handed in at the designated collection point.
A medical assistance service is confirmed along the route, available to participants should the need arise.
Marcialonga Story is a special opportunity to put on the skis of yesteryear once more, rediscover materials and techniques from the past, and share a passion for cross-country skiing with those who experienced the original Marcialonga and with the new generations of enthusiasts.
Not a competition, but a journey through the history of cross-country skiing.
Would you like to take part in Marcialonga Story, but don’t have the necessary vintage equipment?
You can hire equipment directly through the organisers.
The availability of skis, boots and clothing is limited: we therefore recommend that you book well in advance.
The hire fee is paid directly online at the time of registration.
The €20.00 deposit, however, is payable in Cavalese when you collect your booked equipment.
At the end of the event, all hired equipment must be returned to the designated stand in Predazzo.
The deposit will be refunded upon return of the equipment.
The history of the Marcialonga is also told through the skis that featured in its earliest editions.
You can always register with the Vintage Ski Register, a valuable collection of original equipment, certified by industry experts.
The Register now comprises over 1,392 items, preserving and promoting an important part of cross-country skiing’s history.
Relive the first Marcialonga
Relive the excitement of the first, historic start of the Marcialonga, which took place on 3 February 1971.
We had fun to interpret the cross-country skiing of the past, singing the folk '70s song La Marcialonga:
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