March 16, 2012 (Toronto, ON) – Here are the standings for the SkiTrax Fantasy FIS Marathon Cup 2011/12 International Contest after the 42km FR Engadin Skimarathon, the penultimate race of the FIS Marathon Cup, held in Switzerland on March 11th. With one more race to go Team marko16 may hold on for the victory.

The top three positions remained unchanged as Team marko16 continues to lead with 743 points and a 25-point lead over bondin in second with 718 points while Team Sampo  sits in third with 693 points. The maximum number of points after the Engadin Skimarathon is 854 points. The final race in the series is the 54km Classic Birkebeinerrennet in Norway on March 17.

For the full contest standings after Engadin click HERE.

FIS Fantasy Marathon Cup Prizes

* 1st Prize – OneWay Premio 10 WCup Skis, Diamond Storm Premio 10 Poles, SNS Premio Pilot Bindings. (value $1,350)
* 2nd Prize – Nipika 4-nights for 2 people in luxurious cabin, including Trail Fees (value up to $1,160)
* 3rd Prize – Alpina ESK Ski Boots (value $449)
* 4th Prize –Halti XC Race Suit Hemmo Set (value $269)
* 5th Prize –  Fischer RCS QF poles  (value $225)
* 6th Prize – Cross Country Canada e-Store Gift Certificate (value $200)
* 7th Prize – Fresh Air Experience or High Peaks Cyclery Gift Certificate (value $150)
* 8th Prize – Rottefella Xcelerator Skate/Classic Bindings (value $120)
* 9th Prize – Auclair Micro Mountain Olympic Gloves + Earbags (value $65)
* 10th Prize – Buff Headware (value $40)

Thanks to all of our great sponsors, including One Way, Nipika, Alpina, Halti, Fischer, Cross Country Canada, Fresh Air Experience, High Peaks Cyclery, Rottefella, Auclair, and Buff.

SkiTrax is North America’s leading Nordic skiing publication and the official magazine of the United States Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA) and Cross Country Canada (CCC).