2026 NWANA Open 20K Nordic Walking Series
- Date Sun 19th July 2026 - Sun 20th December 2026
- Location Virtual Event
- Price $16.90 - $32.80
- Races 6 races
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your walking shoes for the 2026 NWANA Open 20K Nordic Walking Series, taking place from Sunday, July 19, 2026, to Sunday, December 20, 2026, in the beautiful setting of St. Petersburg, Pinellas. This exciting virtual competition series invites participants from around the globe to engage in a thrilling challenge of endurance and skill. Each athlete will complete an official 20K Nordic Walking stage during the season, submit their results online, and have their achievements recognized in the official NWANA competition record.
With multiple performance levels to cater to all abilities, from Elite to Open, this series promises to motivate and inspire. Athletes will compete separately by gender within each performance category, accumulating points and striving for personal bests in a friendly yet competitive atmosphere. The unique format of the series allows for ranking based on performance across different stages, creating dynamic opportunities for participants to showcase their progress. Don’t miss out on this chance to be part of a global community and elevate your Nordic Walking experience!
With multiple performance levels to cater to all abilities, from Elite to Open, this series promises to motivate and inspire. Athletes will compete separately by gender within each performance category, accumulating points and striving for personal bests in a friendly yet competitive atmosphere. The unique format of the series allows for ranking based on performance across different stages, creating dynamic opportunities for participants to showcase their progress. Don’t miss out on this chance to be part of a global community and elevate your Nordic Walking experience!
Organiser's Description
2026 NWANA OPEN 20K NORDIC WALKING SERIES
The 2026 NWANA Open 20K 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 20K stages held throughout the 2026 season.
Participants complete one official 20K 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 20K result is classified according to the following standards:
ELITE under 200
HIGH PERFORMANCE under 200
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 20K, 259 qualifies for Elite, while exactly 200 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 20K 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 20K stages held throughout the 2026 season.
Participants complete one official 20K 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 20K result is classified according to the following standards:
ELITE under 200
HIGH PERFORMANCE under 200
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 20K, 259 qualifies for Elite, while exactly 200 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 20K Nordic Walking Series - July 19, 2026
Incl. $1.90 Fee
$16.90
CLOSEDOfficial monthly event of the 2026 NWANA Open 20K 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 20K Nordic Walking Series - August 16, 2026
Incl. $2.20 Fee
$22.20
CLOSEDOfficial monthly event of the 2026 NWANA Open 20K 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 20K Nordic Walking Series - September 20, 2026
Incl. $2.50 Fee
$27.50
CLOSEDOfficial monthly event of the 2026 NWANA Open 20K 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 20K Nordic Walking Series - October 18, 2026
Incl. $2.50 Fee
$27.50
CLOSEDOfficial monthly event of the 2026 NWANA Open 20K 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 20K Nordic Walking Series - November 15, 2026
Incl. $2.80 Fee
$32.80
Official monthly event of the 2026 NWANA Open 20K 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 20K Nordic Walking Series - December 20, 2026
Incl. $2.80 Fee
$32.80
Official monthly event of the 2026 NWANA Open 20K 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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