A new season. A new format. Bigger dreams.
The World Skate Marathon Tour is gearing up for an extraordinary 2026 season.
A season full of news, new athletes, new destinations and an even stronger global vision.
More than a race series, the World Skate Marathon Tour continues to be a unique platform where athletes from all over the world can aim high, compete at the highest level, earn the recognition they deserve and turn long-held dreams into reality.
The road to excellence is getting clearer, more structured and more exciting than ever.
A brand-new format for 2026
Starting in 2026, the World Skate Marathon Tour will introduce a new competitive structure:
- World Championship & World Cups – the first tier, representing the highest level of competition in the Tour
- Challenger – the second tier, created to connect regional events with the elite stages
The Challenger format is designed to bridge the gap between regional races and the elite level. These events give athletes more opportunities to compete at a high level, earn World Skate Marathon Tour ranking points and progress toward the World Championship and World Cups. Challengers also play a key role in developing Future Stars and expanding the sport’s global visibility.
2026 Calendar – confirmed events*
- March 29th – Shanghai, China | World Cup
- June 7th – Pamplona, Spain | Challenger
- October 18th – Asunción, Paraguay | World Championship
- November 8th – Jeonju, Korea | Challenger
*Due to the fact that World Skate is engaged with other potential host cities, the definitive Calendar will be announced within the next few weeks.
Prize money & recognitions
The World Skate Marathon Tour 2026 will continue to reward performance, commitment and teamwork.
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World Championship & World Cup stages
- Prize money awarded to the first 10 Pro Women and 10 Pro Men
- USD 40,000 total purse per stage
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Challenger races
- Prize money will vary from event to event. The detailed breakdown will be communicated through dedicated bulletins
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Future Stars Award
- Dedicated to athletes under 22 years old
- USD 4,000 total season prizes
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Team Ranking Award
- USD 40,000 total season prizes
- Awarded to the first 10 ranked teams at the end of the season
For full details and updates, please refer to the official World Skate Marathon Tour Bulletins and the 2026 Rulebook, available on the World Skate website:
World Skate Marathon Tour Bulletins
World Skate Marathon Tour Regulations 2026
The 2025 World Skate Marathon Tour season has already showcased top-level performances from international stars. In Shanghai, Felix Rijhnen (Powerslide Vesmaco) dominated the men’s race, while Valentina Cano (Simmons Rana World Team) delivered an outstanding victory in the women’s event. Behind them, athletes such as Juan Mantilla (Arena Geisingen Ka-Li Skate Team), Maria Jose Quiroz (Powerslide Vesmaco) and Yi Hsuan Liu (Arena Geisingen) confirmed the strength and competitiveness of the leading teams on the international stage. Moreover, recognitions like the Future Star award highlight the emergence of new talents, setting the stage for an even more exciting 2026 season.
The stage is set.
New opportunities, higher ambitions and a clearer path to the top.We are ready to experience the most exciting season ever. Welcome to the World Skate Marathon Tour 2026.