500 + 3000 Race day 1
30+ Classes
Distances500 m, then 3000 m
StartPairs · quartet starts possible in the 3000 m
DaySat 15 January
2Distances
2Blocks
1Day
MedalsSaturday 15 January
14–18 January 2028Lahti · KisapuistoREGISTRATION OPENS FOR PRE-REGISTERED 2 NOVEMBER 14:00 CET
Speed Skating
Outdoor ice. in the middle of everything.
Register from 9 November →See the programme
Long track on a 333.3 m outdoor oval. Six distances over three race days, up to four per skater. Entry is 225 €, up to three sports.
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Speed Skating at a glance
Six distances. Open sky.
Long track the way it began: outdoors, on a temporary 333.3 m oval built for the Games on the cooled Kisapuisto ice field in central Lahti. Two distances a day over three race days.
Host city
Lahti
Games Centre and Masters Village
Venue
Kisapuisto Sports Park
333.3 m outdoor oval · temporary track
Dates
14–18 Jan 2028
Training Fri, races Sat, Sun, Tue
Distances
500 · 1000 · 1500 m
Single distances
3000 · 5000 · 10 000 m
Quartet starts possible
Rules
ISU + IMSSC
Track to ISU Rule 204
Classes
W/M 30 to 80+
Five-year classes
Entry
225 €
Up to 3 sports
Limit
4 distances
Per skater
The events
Pick your distances.
Two distances a day, sprint first, then the longer race. Mixed ages skate in the same pairs, medals go by age class. Pick any four of the six.
1500 + 5000 Race day 2
30+ Classes
Distances1500 m, then 5000 m
StartPairs · quartet starts for the 5000 m
DaySun 16 January
2Distances
2Blocks
1Day
MedalsSunday 16 January
1000 + 10 000 Race day 3
30+ Classes
Distances1000 m, then 10 000 m
StartPairs · quartet starts for the 10 000 m
DayMon 17 January
2Distances
2Blocks
1Day
MedalsMonday 17 January
No heats and no finals: the ranking is by time within your class. Tuesday 18 January is a reserve day in case the weather forces a postponement..
Programme
Your week outdoors.
Official training and the athletes information meeting on Friday, then two race days, a reserve Monday, and the last race day on Tuesday. The first half of the Games, done by 18 January.
Speed Skating in the 10 Games days
14.1.
15.1.
16.1.
17.1.
18.1.
19.1.
20.1.
21.1.
22.1.
23.1.
GamesTrainingCeremonies, free
| Day | Programme | Also on |
|---|---|---|
| Fri 14 JanDAY 0 | Training Kisapuisto · Training | Opening Ceremony Lahti Sports Center |
| Sat 15 JanDAY 1 | 500 / 3000 m Kisapuisto | Winner’s Celebration · medals and social night Masters Hub |
| Sun 16 JanDAY 2 | 1500 / 5000 m Kisapuisto | Winner’s Celebration · medals and social night Masters Hub |
| Mon 17 JanDAY 3 | 1000 / 10000 m Kisapuisto | Winner’s Celebration · medals and social night Masters Hub |
| Tue 18 JanDAY 4 | — | Winner’s Celebration · medals and social night Masters Hub |
| Wed 19 JanDAY 5 | — | Winner’s Celebration · medals and social night Masters Hub |
| Thu 20 JanDAY 6 | — | Winner’s Celebration · medals and social night Masters Hub |
| Fri 21 JanDAY 7 | — | Winner’s Celebration · medals and social night Masters Hub |
| Sat 22 JanDAY 8 | — | Winner’s Celebration · medals and social night Masters Hub |
| Sun 23 JanDAY 9 | — | Farewell Party Lahti Sports Center |
Blocks
09:00–12:30 · 14:00–18:00
Group A skates in the morning, group B in the afternoon.
Reserve day
Tue 18 Jan
No racing. Used only if the weather forces a postponement.
Track
333.3 m
An outdoor oval to ISU Rule 204. Lap counts per distance are in the regulations.
Programme status 23 September 2026. Preliminary, subject to entries and the final start lists. Sport dates are confirmed before registration opens.
How it is raced
ISU rules. but 333.3 m oval.
The races follow the ISU speed skating rules and the IMSSC masters regulations, on a 333.3 m track approved by World Masters Sports. What matters on the ice:
Outdoor ice, Finnish January. The oval is built on the Kisapuisto ice field for the Games.
Track
333.3 m outdoor oval, built to ISU Rule 204 and approved by World Masters Sports in May 2026. Not a 400 m track.
Distances
500, 1000, 1500, 3000, 5000 and 10 000 m, raced as single distances.
Starts
Pairs for the shorter distances. Quartet starts are possible from 3000 m.
Limit
Up to four distances per skater over the three race days.
Ranking
No heats or finals. Ranking by time within your class, medals by age class.
Classes
Five-year classes from 30 to 70+, women and men.
Weather
Outdoor ice. Tuesday 18 January is a potential reserve day due extreme cold temperatures.
Fair play
WMS anti-doping rules and the WADA Code apply.
Entry & price
225 €. Up to three sports.
One fee for the whole Games. Enter Speed Skating and add up to two more sports on the same registration, schedule permitting, at no extra fee.
Game entry225 €per athlete, VAT 13.5 % included
2nd and 3rd sport0 €on the same entry, schedule permitting
Good to knowSpeed Skating counts as one of your three sports. Short track counts as a separate sport.
Register from 9 November→
- Pre-registration — closedFree, not binding. Pre-registered athletes can register from 2 November, one week before everyone else.
- Register and pay — from 9 November 2026Create your account, add Speed Skating to the basket and pay. Add up to two more sports on the same entry.
- Pick your eventsChoose your events inside the sport. You can change them from your own page until entries close.
- Your entry is confirmedTell us your club, your national federation and, if you want, your personal best for each distance. Pairs are drawn on those times.
- Official training — 14 January 2028Training on the oval, the Athlete Information Meeting, and the first pair on Saturday.
Opens2 November 2026The first week is reserved for pre-registered athletes, then open to everyone. First come, first served.
ClosesSet sport by sportThe entry deadline for speed skating is published with the competition regulations in October 2026.
Late entriesUntil 14 January 2028After 1 Oct 2027: Late fee +50 €. After 31 Dec 2027: Last-minute fee +100 €. Only where places remain.
What is included
One registration. The whole Games.
The same package in every sport.
- Competition entryYour events and the official training
- AccreditationAthlete pass for the whole Games period
- Welcome packageCollected at the Games Centre in Lahti
- Opening and Farewell Ceremony14 and 23 January, also open for your companions
- Medal ceremoniesAt the Winner's Celebration in Lahti
- Timing & resultsOfficial results online
- Transport ratesLocal transport at WWMG rates, more info to follow
Extra services, photos and evening tickets are sold as add-ons in the shop. Full list of what every registration includes.
Venue
Outdoor ice at Kisapuisto.
A 333.3 m oval built on the Kisapuisto ice field in central Lahti for the Games. Racing under the open sky, the way long track began in the venue that hosted Olympic football back in 1952.
Kisapuisto · 333.3 mLahtiA masters oval in the middle of the city.
Kisapuisto is a permanent outdoor ice field with its own cooling system. The 333.3 m speed skating track is temporary, custom-made and adapted to the ice field for these Games, and the cooling technology keeps the ice quality high.
Changing rooms are at Kisapuisto, with a heated waiting and warm-up space next to the track. The track is lit.
Track333.3 m outdoor (ISU Rule 204)
From the Masters Center (Lahti Sports Center)500 m
StayLahti centre
SpectatorsFree entry
Host cityLahtiGames Centre, Opening Ceremony, Masters Village and the Winner's Celebration every night.Lahti host city page →Plan the tripVisit LahtiHotels, restaurants, saunas and the Salpausselkä Geopark, one hour from Helsinki Airport.visitlahti.fi ↗
BookOfficial accommodation & transportReserved Games inventory in Lahti and the region. Airport transfers and the Games Mobility Pass.Host City Marketplace →
Downloads
Files for your race.
Everything you need before you enter, in one place. Files are updated here, and the version date is on the first page of every file.
- PDF Speed Skating invitation and sports information Events, age classes, eligibility, rules and entry limits. Version 1, October 2026. Download
- PDF Venue guide · KisapuistoGetting there, layout, warm-up, food, spectators and the shuttle timetable. Autumn 2027
- PDF Athlete information sheet · Games timeDaily practical information during the Games. Published in January 2028. Jan 2028
- T&C General terms and conditionsRegistration, cancellation, refunds, late fee and insurance for all sports. Read
Questions about speed skating?Write to the speed skating team:
[email protected]
Put "Speed Skating" in the subject line and the sport team answers within a few days.
Speed Skating FAQ
Before you enter.
The questions speed skaters ask us most. General Games questions are in the main FAQ.
Do I need a licence or a club membership?
It depends on the sport. You need one in:
- alpine Slalom and Super-G: a national licence with a FIS Masters code
- biathlon: a ski or biathlon club under your national federation
- ski jumping and Nordic combined: a ski club and a national ski federation licence for 2027–28
- speed skating, short track, figure skating and synchro: a skating club under an ISU member federation
Open to everyone: alpine Giant Slalom, cross-country, curling, ice hockey, winter swimming, winter trail run and disc golf.
Why is the oval 333.3 m and not 400 m?
The oval is fitted to the ice field in central Lahti and built to ISU Rule 204. Three laps make 1000 m. Times on this track do not count for records.
What if the weather turns?
Monday 17 January is a reserve day. If a race day has to move, it moves there.
How many distances can I skate?
Up to four of the six, over the three race days.
Can I also skate short track?
Yes. Long track ends on Tuesday 18 January and short track starts the same day with open ice. Short track counts as a separate sport on your entry.
Do times count for records?
No. Results on a 333.3 m temporary track are not eligible for records.
Who do I skate against?
Pairs are seeded by time, so you skate against someone of your speed, whatever their age. Medals are awarded by age class.
What should I bring?
Long track skates, racing suit, gloves, and warm layers for waiting outdoors in January.
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Next
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All sports Add a second sport Fourteen winter sports in ten days. Up to three sports on one entry. See all sports→
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