Due to weather conditions, the 3rd stage of the Jõulumäe Cross-Country Ski Series, which had been cancelled earlier, was held at a later date and took place after the 4th stage of the series. Despite the adjusted schedule, the competition offered athletes good conditions and provided a valuable contribution both to the overall series and to the standings of the Pärnu Open City Championships.
A total of 65 participants registered for the 3rd stage of the cup competition, of whom 60 successfully finished. In the youth categories, 35 competitors finished, while 25 athletes completed the race in the adult categories. The youth start was given at 17:30 and the adult start at 19:00. The air temperature at the time of the youth start was –8.1 °C and –8.3 °C at the time of the adult start.
The competition took place on a 1.5 km artificial snow loop, with distances varying according to age categories. Good track conditions and true winter weather created excellent prerequisites for a sporty and fast-paced race day.
Although the 3rd stage was held after the 4th stage in terms of timing, together the 3rd and 4th stages of the Jõulumäe Cross-Country Ski Series formed the overall standings of the Pärnu Open City Championships, on the basis of which the Pärnu city champions in different age categories were determined. See the overall results table of the Pärnu Open City Championships HERE.
