2026 NWANA Open 1K Nordic Walking Series
- Date Sat 4th July 2026 - Sat 19th December 2026
- Location Virtual Event
- Price $11.60 - $27.50
- Races 14 races
- Distances 1km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your shoes and grab your Nordic walking poles for the exciting 2026 NWANA Open 1K Nordic Walking Series! Kicking off on Saturday, July 4th, 2026, and running through December 19th, 2026, this virtual competition series invites participants from around the globe to take part in a thrilling journey of fitness and camaraderie. Each athlete will tackle multiple official 1K stages throughout the season, submitting their results online to be part of the official NWANA competition record.
Whether you're an elite athlete aiming for times under 6:00 minutes or a newcomer aiming to complete your first 1K, this event accommodates all performance levels. With strict time boundaries and separate rankings for men and women, participants can track their progress, accumulate points, and celebrate personal bests in a supportive environment. Don’t miss out on this chance to be part of a vibrant community while enjoying the great outdoors in beautiful St. Petersburg, Pinellas! Join the fun and challenge yourself in the 2026 NWANA Open 1K Nordic Walking Series!
Whether you're an elite athlete aiming for times under 6:00 minutes or a newcomer aiming to complete your first 1K, this event accommodates all performance levels. With strict time boundaries and separate rankings for men and women, participants can track their progress, accumulate points, and celebrate personal bests in a supportive environment. Don’t miss out on this chance to be part of a vibrant community while enjoying the great outdoors in beautiful St. Petersburg, Pinellas! Join the fun and challenge yourself in the 2026 NWANA Open 1K Nordic Walking Series!
Organiser's Description
2026 NWANA OPEN 1K NORDIC WALKING SERIES
The 2026 NWANA Open 1K 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 1K stages held throughout the 2026 season.
Participants complete one official 1K 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 1K result is classified according to the following standards:
ELITE under 6:00
HIGH PERFORMANCE under 6:30
PERFORMANCE under 7:00
COMPETITIVE under 7:30
OPEN 7:30+
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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 1K, 5:59 qualifies for Elite, while exactly 6:00 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 1K 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 1K stages held throughout the 2026 season.
Participants complete one official 1K 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 1K result is classified according to the following standards:
ELITE under 6:00
HIGH PERFORMANCE under 6:30
PERFORMANCE under 7:00
COMPETITIVE under 7:30
OPEN 7:30+
-------------------------
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 1K, 5:59 qualifies for Elite, while exactly 6:00 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 1K Nordic Walking Series - July 4, 2026
Incl. $1.60 Fee
$11.60
CLOSEDOfficial event of the 2026 NWANA Open 1K 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 1K Nordic Walking Series - July 18, 2026
Incl. $1.60 Fee
$11.60
CLOSEDOfficial event of the 2026 NWANA Open 1K 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 1K Nordic Walking Series - August 1, 2026
Incl. $1.90 Fee
$16.90
CLOSEDOfficial event of the 2026 NWANA Open 1K 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 1K Nordic Walking Series - August 15, 2026
Incl. $1.90 Fee
$16.90
CLOSEDOfficial event of the 2026 NWANA Open 1K 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 1K Nordic Walking Series - August 23, 2026
Incl. $1.90 Fee
$16.90
CLOSEDOfficial event of the 2026 NWANA Open 1K 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 1K Nordic Walking Series - September 5, 2026
Incl. $2.20 Fee
$22.20
CLOSEDOfficial event of the 2026 NWANA Open 1K 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 1K Nordic Walking Series - September 19, 2026
Incl. $2.20 Fee
$22.20
CLOSEDOfficial event of the 2026 NWANA Open 1K 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 1K Nordic Walking Series - October 3, 2026
Incl. $2.20 Fee
$22.20
CLOSEDOfficial event of the 2026 NWANA Open 1K 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 1K Nordic Walking Series - October 17, 2026
Incl. $2.20 Fee
$22.20
CLOSEDOfficial event of the 2026 NWANA Open 1K 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 1K Nordic Walking Series - November 7, 2026
Incl. $2.50 Fee
$27.50
Official event of the 2026 NWANA Open 1K 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 1K Nordic Walking Series - November 21, 2026
Incl. $2.50 Fee
$27.50
Official event of the 2026 NWANA Open 1K 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 1K Nordic Walking Series - November 28, 2026
Incl. $2.50 Fee
$27.50
Official event of the 2026 NWANA Open 1K 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 1K Nordic Walking Series - December 5, 2026
Incl. $2.50 Fee
$27.50
Official event of the 2026 NWANA Open 1K 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 1K Nordic Walking Series - December 19, 2026
Incl. $2.50 Fee
$27.50
Official event of the 2026 NWANA Open 1K 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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