Although a fairly new competition, Totenrullen is regarded as one of the most beautiful roller ski races around and is highly sought after, both, by Ski Classics athletes and WC-athletes. This is also due to the fact that among the organisers of Totenrullen is famous roller ski manufacturer IDT, who develops skis in collaboration with people like Johannes Høsflot Klæbo and Frida Karlsson, and well-known Ski Classics participants Team Kaffebryggeriet.

The 50K Totenrullen competition counting as a Challengers event is usually part of a three-day roller ski event called Toten Skifestival. This year, due to Covid-19 restrictions the focus is on the 50K main event.