2026 NWANA Open 10K Nordic Walking Series
- Date Sun 5th July 2026 - Sun 6th December 2026
- Location Virtual Event
- Price $16.90 - $32.80
- Races 6 races
- Distances 10km
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting challenge in the great outdoors! The 2026 NWANA Open 10K Nordic Walking Series kicks off on Sunday, July 5, 2026, in the beautiful city of St. Petersburg, Pinellas. This exhilarating virtual competition invites participants from around the globe to embrace the sport of Nordic walking by completing a series of official 10K stages throughout the year.
As athletes submit their results online for each stage, they will earn a place in the official NWANA competition record, with performance levels ranging from Elite to Open. Whether you're an experienced Nordic walker or just starting, this event is designed to accommodate all skill levels, with men and women ranked separately. With strict time boundaries ensuring fair competition, participants will have the chance to showcase their skills and strive for their personal best. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to connect with fellow walking enthusiasts and challenge yourself in a supportive and fun environment!
As athletes submit their results online for each stage, they will earn a place in the official NWANA competition record, with performance levels ranging from Elite to Open. Whether you're an experienced Nordic walker or just starting, this event is designed to accommodate all skill levels, with men and women ranked separately. With strict time boundaries ensuring fair competition, participants will have the chance to showcase their skills and strive for their personal best. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to connect with fellow walking enthusiasts and challenge yourself in a supportive and fun environment!
Organiser's Description
2026 NWANA OPEN 10K NORDIC WALKING SERIES
The 2026 NWANA Open 10K Nordic Walking Series is a virtual competition series organized by the Nordic Walking Association of North America.
The Series is open worldwide and consists of multiple official 10K stages held throughout the 2026 season.
Participants complete one official 10K Nordic Walking effort during each stage, submit their result online, and receive an approved result that becomes part of the official NWANA competition record.
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PERFORMANCE LEVELS
Every approved 10K result is classified according to the following standards:
ELITE under 100
HIGH PERFORMANCE under 100
PERFORMANCE under 100
COMPETITIVE under 100
OPEN 100+
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HOW IT WORKS
A Performance Level is assigned separately to every approved result. An athlete may therefore compete in different Performance Levels during the same season as performance changes.
Men and women are ranked separately within each Performance Level. LEVEL PLACE shows the athletes position within their Performance Level and gender for that stage.
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SEASON STANDINGS
Approved results earn points within the athletes Performance Level and gender. Because each result is classified independently, an athlete may accumulate points in more than one Performance Level during the season.
If athletes are tied on season points within the same Performance Level and gender, the faster approved result is used as the tie-breaker.
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STRICT TIME BOUNDARIES
All UNDER standards are strict. The result must be faster than the listed time to qualify for that level.
For 10K, 159 qualifies for Elite, while exactly 100 is classified in High Performance.
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OFFICIAL RESULT REQUIREMENTS
This is an official results-based competition series, not a flexible activity challenge. Official results must be completed as one continuous effort without rest breaks or stopped-time breaks.
Nordic Walking poles are required for official Nordic Walking results.
The 2026 NWANA Open 10K Nordic Walking Series is a virtual competition series organized by the Nordic Walking Association of North America.
The Series is open worldwide and consists of multiple official 10K stages held throughout the 2026 season.
Participants complete one official 10K Nordic Walking effort during each stage, submit their result online, and receive an approved result that becomes part of the official NWANA competition record.
-------------------------
PERFORMANCE LEVELS
Every approved 10K result is classified according to the following standards:
ELITE under 100
HIGH PERFORMANCE under 100
PERFORMANCE under 100
COMPETITIVE under 100
OPEN 100+
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HOW IT WORKS
A Performance Level is assigned separately to every approved result. An athlete may therefore compete in different Performance Levels during the same season as performance changes.
Men and women are ranked separately within each Performance Level. LEVEL PLACE shows the athletes position within their Performance Level and gender for that stage.
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SEASON STANDINGS
Approved results earn points within the athletes Performance Level and gender. Because each result is classified independently, an athlete may accumulate points in more than one Performance Level during the season.
If athletes are tied on season points within the same Performance Level and gender, the faster approved result is used as the tie-breaker.
-------------------------
STRICT TIME BOUNDARIES
All UNDER standards are strict. The result must be faster than the listed time to qualify for that level.
For 10K, 159 qualifies for Elite, while exactly 100 is classified in High Performance.
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OFFICIAL RESULT REQUIREMENTS
This is an official results-based competition series, not a flexible activity challenge. Official results must be completed as one continuous effort without rest breaks or stopped-time breaks.
Nordic Walking poles are required for official Nordic Walking results.
Races
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2026 NWANA Open 10K Nordic Walking Series - July 5, 2026
Incl. $1.90 Fee
$16.90
CLOSEDOfficial monthly event of the 2026 NWANA Continental 10K Nordic Walking Series. One official result per participant. Results count toward season standings. Official results must be completed as one continuous effort without rest breaks or stopped-time breaks. NWANA may review tracker data, including elapsed time, moving time, distance, pace, route/activity data, and heart rate when available. Unverifiable or non-compliant results may be rejected. -
2026 NWANA Open 10K Nordic Walking Series - August 2, 2026
Incl. $2.20 Fee
$22.20
CLOSEDOfficial monthly event of the 2026 NWANA Open 10K Nordic Walking Series. One official result per participant. Results count toward season standings. Official results must be completed as one continuous effort without rest breaks or stopped-time breaks. NWANA may review tracker data, including elapsed time, moving time, distance, pace, route/activity data, and heart rate when available. Unverifiable or non-compliant results may be rejected. -
2026 NWANA Open 10K Nordic Walking Series - September 6, 2026
Incl. $2.50 Fee
$27.50
CLOSEDOfficial monthly event of the 2026 NWANA Open 10K Nordic Walking Series. One official result per participant. Results count toward season standings. Official results must be completed as one continuous effort without rest breaks or stopped-time breaks. NWANA may review tracker data, including elapsed time, moving time, distance, pace, route/activity data, and heart rate when available. Unverifiable or non-compliant results may be rejected. -
2026 NWANA Open 10K Nordic Walking Series - October 4, 2026
Incl. $2.50 Fee
$27.50
CLOSEDOfficial monthly event of the 2026 NWANA Open 10K Nordic Walking Series. One official result per participant. Results count toward season standings. Official results must be completed as one continuous effort without rest breaks or stopped-time breaks. NWANA may review tracker data, including elapsed time, moving time, distance, pace, route/activity data, and heart rate when available. Unverifiable or non-compliant results may be rejected. -
2026 NWANA Open 10K Nordic Walking Series - November 1, 2026
Incl. $2.80 Fee
$32.80
Official monthly event of the 2026 NWANA Open 10K Nordic Walking Series. One official result per participant. Results count toward season standings. Official results must be completed as one continuous effort without rest breaks or stopped-time breaks. NWANA may review tracker data, including elapsed time, moving time, distance, pace, route/activity data, and heart rate when available. Unverifiable or non-compliant results may be rejected. -
2026 NWANA Open 10K Nordic Walking Series - December 6, 2026
Incl. $2.80 Fee
$32.80
Official monthly event of the 2026 NWANA Open 10K Nordic Walking Series. One official result per participant. Results count toward season standings. Official results must be completed as one continuous effort without rest breaks or stopped-time breaks. NWANA may review tracker data, including elapsed time, moving time, distance, pace, route/activity data, and heart rate when available. Unverifiable or non-compliant results may be rejected.
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