February 10, 2012 (Toronto, ON) – We are pleased to announce the standings for the SkiTrax Fantasy FIS Marathon Cup 2011/12 International Contest after the 50km CL Koenig Ludwig Lauf in Germany. In an exciting development, Team Maffe has taken over the lead and is tied with SkiingwithIan, both with 350 points. Team jesters has leapt into the top three with 340 points. Note the maximum number of available points after the Koenig Ludwig Lauf is 463.

Apologies for the error in the Marcialonga standings. Points have been recalculated and standings have been updated accordingly.

View the full contest standings after the Koenig Ludwig Lauf HERE.

The next event on the FIS Marathon Cup calendar is the 76km FT La Transjurassienne in France this weekend. Remember, following La Transjurassienne on Feb. 12/12 (previously the Koenig Ludwig Lauf prior to the cancellation of La Sgambeda), we’ll allow contestants to swap one male and one female skier from their team for added excitement leading into the final six (6) races. Note: we may update the skier menu lists at that time depending on the red group of skiers racing.

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).