Cross-country skiing / Topic 01

Cross-country skiing rules

FIS · 2026 / 2027
Last checked: 21 October 2026
Source: FIS Cross-Country ICR June 2026 + Nordic Competition Equipment 2026/27 (cross-country sections) · Source pages: ICR: 1, 5, 45–46; Equipment: 1, 7–9
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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.

Formats and scope

Classical and free technique appear in distance races, sprints, skiathlon, pursuits and relays. Special competition regulations and the published programme determine the exact event format.

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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