On Wednesday, 14 January 2026, the second stage of the Jõulumäe Cross-Country Ski Series took place at Jõulumäe, where athletes competed in classic technique races. The winter weather provided good competition conditions – the air temperature was –10.3 °C at the time of the youth start and –11.1 °C at the time of the adult start.
A total of 56 participants registered for Stage II of the series, of whom 54 successfully finished the race. In the youth categories, 28 athletes finished, and in the adult categories, 26 athletes crossed the finish line. The youth start was given at 5:30 PM, and the adult start at 7:00 PM. The competition was held on 1 km and 1.25 km artificial snow loops, with race distances varying according to age groups.
Stage II was raced using the classic technique, and based on the combined results of Stages I and II, the Pärnumaa cross-country skiing champions in different age categories were also determined.
Pärnumaa Cross-Country Skiing Champions (overall standings):
- M10 – Lukas Valma
- W10 – Elisabeth Roosmaa
- M12 – Uko-Pärt Talvik
- W12 – Marie Mengel
- M14 – Sergo Mengel
- W14 – Elise Aleksandra Peterson
- M16 – Remo Teearu
- W16 – Maria-Emilia Luik
- Men – Rico-Marcus Luik
- Women – Helen Tamm
- M40 – Rait Mänd
- W40 – Hiie Laimets
- M50 – Veikko Savvest
- W50 – Merje Luik
Many thanks to all the athletes who took part in Stage II of the Jõulumäe Cross-Country Ski Series, as well as to the organising team, course crew and volunteers whose contribution ensured the smooth running of the competition. We also thank all the supporters who encouraged and cheered on the athletes along the course.
