The 2026 NWANA Open Nordic Walking Series is an international virtual competition and participation series organized by the Nordic Walking Association of North America. It brings together official Nordic Walking divisions, supporting walking and running participation options, teams, sponsors, fundraisers, and community supporters.

The Series is open to participants worldwide. Athletes may complete their registered distance from any country during the official event period and submit their result online according to the rules of their distance series.

RunSignup determines the displayed country from the address entered during registration. Participants may also indicate which country they wish to represent in the NWANA Series.

The series includes Nordic Walking distances of 1K, 3K, 5K, 10K, 15K, and 20K. Participants can choose the distance series that best fits their level, goals, and schedule.

This page is the main hub for the NWANA Nordic Walking Series. From here, participants can choose a specific distance series, such as 1K, 3K, 5K, 10K, 15K, or 20K. Each distance series has its own registration page, events, results, and standings.

Yes. The NWANA Nordic Walking Series is structured as a virtual series. Participants complete their registered distance during the official event period and submit results through RunSignup according to the rules for that specific distance series.

Yes, Nordic Walking poles are required for official Nordic Walking results. Official Nordic Walking standings are separate from supporting walking or running participation.

Use the distance buttons on this page to choose your series. You can register for the 1K, 3K, 5K, 10K, 15K, or 20K Nordic Walking Series from the main series page.

Official results may be reviewed before approval. NWANA may review submitted activity data such as GPX/FIT files, Garmin, Strava, Coros, Polar, Suunto, Apple Watch data, screenshots, elapsed time, moving time, distance, pace, route data, and heart rate when available.

For official Nordic Walking Series results, the activity should be completed as one continuous effort without rest breaks or stopped-time breaks. If you prefer flexible participation with breaks, a non-competitive activity option may be more appropriate.

Approved results can earn points toward the overall season standings. Final series recognition is based on cumulative points earned across the season within the applicable distance series.

No. Official Nordic Walking results, rankings, and championship standings remain separate from supporting walking and running series. Supporting participants can still join the event experience and help grow the visibility of Nordic Walking.

A NWANA Athlete License is not required to register unless stated for a specific event. However, licensed NWANA athletes may receive benefits such as registration discounts, rankings eligibility, education access, and other benefits as NWANA programs expand.

NWANA Athlete License holders may receive registration benefits, including 10% off NWANA race registrations, plus access to future athlete development, rankings, education, and competition pathway opportunities as programs expand.

Yes. Teams, clubs, employers, schools, Nordic Walking groups, sponsors, and community supporters can participate, fundraise, sponsor, or help bring more people into the NWANA Series.

Yes. Participants and supporters can create fundraisers or team fundraisers through RunSignup to support the growth of the NWANA Nordic Walking Series and related development programs.

Use the Results or Results / Standings links on the series or distance-specific pages. Each distance series may have its own results and standings page.

Use the Contact Us form on the RunSignup page for questions about the series, teams, sponsorship, fundraising, or registration. You can also contact NWANA at info@nwaofna.org.

Yes. NWANA is a U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Donations may be tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Please consult your tax advisor.