2026 NWANA Open 15K Nordic Walking Series
- Date Sun 12th July 2026 - Sun 13th December 2026
- Location Virtual Event
- Price $16.90 - $32.80
- Races 6 races
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting challenge as the 2026 NWANA Open 15K Nordic Walking Series kicks off on Sunday, July 12, 2026, in the vibrant city of St. Petersburg, Pinellas! This unique virtual competition is open to participants from around the globe and will run until December 13, 2026. The series features multiple official 15K stages, allowing athletes to showcase their skills and achieve personal bests while walking with Nordic poles. Each participant completes one official 15K effort per stage, submits their results online, and earns a place in the official NWANA competition record.
Athletes will be classified based on performance levels ranging from Elite to Open, with separate rankings for men and women. With strict time boundaries, every result must be achieved in one continuous effort, making this a true test of endurance and determination. Join the fun and become part of an inspiring community as you compete for points and recognition in this exhilarating Nordic walking series! Don’t miss out on the chance to challenge yourself and connect with fellow walkers from around the world!
Athletes will be classified based on performance levels ranging from Elite to Open, with separate rankings for men and women. With strict time boundaries, every result must be achieved in one continuous effort, making this a true test of endurance and determination. Join the fun and become part of an inspiring community as you compete for points and recognition in this exhilarating Nordic walking series! Don’t miss out on the chance to challenge yourself and connect with fellow walkers from around the world!
Organiser's Description
2026 NWANA OPEN 15K NORDIC WALKING SERIES
The 2026 NWANA Open 15K 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 15K stages held throughout the 2026 season.
Participants complete one official 15K 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 15K result is classified according to the following standards:
ELITE under 100
HIGH PERFORMANCE under 100
PERFORMANCE under 200
COMPETITIVE under 200
OPEN 200+
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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 15K, 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 15K 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 15K stages held throughout the 2026 season.
Participants complete one official 15K 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 15K result is classified according to the following standards:
ELITE under 100
HIGH PERFORMANCE under 100
PERFORMANCE under 200
COMPETITIVE under 200
OPEN 200+
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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 15K, 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 15K Nordic Walking Series - July 12, 2026
Incl. $1.90 Fee
$16.90
CLOSEDOfficial monthly event of the 2026 NWANA Open 15K 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 15K Nordic Walking Series - August 9, 2026
Incl. $2.20 Fee
$22.20
CLOSEDOfficial monthly event of the 2026 NWANA Open 15K 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 15K Nordic Walking Series - September 13, 2026
Incl. $2.50 Fee
$27.50
CLOSEDOfficial monthly event of the 2026 NWANA Open 15K 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 15K Nordic Walking Series - October 11, 2026
Incl. $2.50 Fee
$27.50
Official monthly event of the 2026 NWANA Open 15K 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 15K Nordic Walking Series - November 8, 2026
Incl. $2.80 Fee
$32.80
Official monthly event of the 2026 NWANA Open 15K 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 15K Nordic Walking Series - December 13, 2026
Incl. $2.80 Fee
$32.80
Official monthly event of the 2026 NWANA Open 15K 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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