Cross-country skiing / Topic 08
Course and overtaking
FIS · 2026 / 2027In short
Follow the course · Passing safely
Follow the course
Competitors must follow the marked route, pass every checkpoint and propel themselves on skis. A route mistake can be corrected by returning safely without obstructing other skiers.
Passing safely
In interval races, an overtaken skier must give way on the first request. In other formats, the leading skier may choose a line but must not obstruct; passing must also be safe.
Independent explanations and translations, not official federation publications. References: ICR = sporting competition rules; Equipment = technical equipment specifications. Numbers refer to PDF viewer pages. Topic numbers are editorial. This guide combines the supplied FIS cross-country competition rules with the cross-country equipment specifications. It covers snow racing, not ski jumping, Nordic combined or roller skiing.
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