Bodenmais in the Bavarian Forest
Welcome to Germany's most reliable ski marathon in terms of snow conditions
The Subaru Skadi Loppet is one of the best-known ski marathon races in Central Europe. In addition to exceptional snow reliability, participants from all over the world appreciate the magnificent trails at altitudes of 1,140 m to 1,300 m in the Bodenmais cross-country skiing center Bretterschachten. The challenging route challenges every cross-country skier. The distances are 42 km and 22 km, both in free technique on Saturday and in classic technique on Sunday.
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Anna-Maria Dietze and Jakob Milz are the German champions in the classic technique ski marathon and winners of the SUBARU Skadi Loppet 2026
The second competition of the Skadi Loppet weekend in Bodenmais, the German Ski Marathon Championship in the classic technique over 42 km, also enjoyed excellent conditions. The battles for position among the men on the challenging course below the Großer Arber mountain were thrilling. Jakob Milz of the TERREX XC SKI TEAM ultimately prevailed, securing the title with a 21-second lead over local favorite Johannes Kuchl of the LÖFFLER Skadi Loppet Team Bodenmais. Christian Winker, who had become European Ski Marathon Champion in Bodenmais the day before, took third place, 2:04 minutes behind. In the women's race, Anna-Maria Dietze of Pulsschlag Neuhausen completed her double victory in Bodenmais, also claiming the German Championship title with a commanding performance. Alexandra Danner became vice-champion, ahead of her teammate Miriam Reisnecker, both from the TERREX XC SKI TEAM. Learn more
Anna-Maria Dietze (GER) and Christian Winker (GER) win the European Ski Marathon Championship titles over 42 km in the freestyle technique at the Sparkassen Jet in Bodenmais / Germany.
In good conditions in Bodenmais, the women's and men's races were both close. German World Cup skier Anna-Maria Dietze won by 13 seconds ahead of Carla Wohler of the TERREX XC SKI TEAM. Sigrid Mutscheller of WSV Isny completed the German sweep of the podium.
In the men's race, only 5 seconds separated first and third place. Christian Winker (GER) of the TERREX XC SKI TEAM became the 2026 European Ski Marathon Champion, ahead of Max Goether of VSC Klingenthal (GER) and Reid Goble of the USA National Team. Learn more
Two laps will be run for the 42 km race.
The first lap (also for the 22 km F+C runners) is 23 km, and the second lap for the long-distance races is 21 km. Conditions are good, firm, and fast.
ATTENTION: The start time for the 22 km F+C race has been moved forward to 9:40 a.m.! The start time for the Sport Weinberger Junior Cross-Country Race is 9:45 a.m.!
For non-participants, the cross-country ski trails at the Bodenmais Bretterschachten Cross-Country Ski Center are closed every Saturday and Sunday until 3:00 p.m.
Thank you for your understanding.
TOKO WAX SERVICE - 9:00 AM TO 8:00 PM FRIDAY + SATURDAY
in Bodenmais at Sport Weinberger (Jahnstr. 20) Tel. +49 9924 90 22 73
Pick-up also possible on race days, Saturday and Sunday, from 7:00 AM
(10% discount on purchases for Skadi Loppet participants)
Sunday at the Skadi Loppet Arena 7:30 AM - 10:00 AM CT
