2009-2010 Racing Calendar

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Nov.29	Ware Off The Turkey Race	5K freestyle 2 pm	Dresser, WI
Burn off the turkey with a 5K sprint race at Trollhaugen.

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Dec.2-Feb.17	Elm Creek Relays / Time Trial	5K freestyle, 5K classical 7 pm, 7:30 pm (repeats Wednesdays)	Maple Grove, MN 763-493-3260
This is a great little training race series; it is held Wednesday nights. Separate skate and classical races. The 5K lighted trail at Elm Creek is a great mix of hills and flats.
Dec.2-Mar.3	Duluth XC Wednesday Night Ski Series	4-5K 6 pm (repeats Wednesdays)	Duluth, MN
A weekly Wednesday evening race series in Duluth. The venue rotates between Snowflake, Spirit Mtn, Lester Park and Pine Valley. Starts at first good snow; continues into early March, depending on conditions.
Dec.12	Hoigaards Relays	4x3K relay masters; juniors 8:45 am; 9:30 am	Minneapolis, MN 952-929-1351
Racing on manmade snow. Teams of 2, 3 or 4 persons. Two races: Masters first, then Juniors. Backup venue is Hyland Hills.
Dec.12-13	Grand View XC Ski Challenge/JOQ	5K, 10K freestyle Sat; 10K classical Sun	Ironwood, MI
The race is a Junior Olympic Qualifier with classes for Masters, Seniors and college skiers, plus shorter 1K and 3K distances. Interval starts. Held at the Wolverine Nordic Ski club trails.
Dec.13	The Preseason Physical	10K freestyle 9 am	Minneapolis, MN 612-873-9528
Early season racing on the man-made snow loop at Theodore Wirth. Kids race and 2K tour also.
Dec.15-Feb.16	Elver Park Race Series	5K, 10K freestyle, classical 7 pm (repeats Tuesdays)	Madison, WI 608-255-8494
A series of races held on Tuesday evenings at Elver Park (no race on Dec 29th). Put on by Madison Nordic Ski club.
Dec.15-Feb.16	Iowa City Tuesday Night Series	7 pm	Iowa City, IA
Low-key Tuesday night race series at Univ of Iowa Ashton CC trails.
Dec.19	Winter Solstice Pursuit	7K duathlon 6 pm	Dresser, WI
An evening race held at Trollhaugen under the lights! Skiers will start with two loops of the Troll Hollow course in classic, then enter the transition area and must change equipment (minimum of skis and poles) and complete two loops of skating.
Dec.19	Elk River Race	10K, 20K freestyle 10 am	Elk River, MN
Racing on the challenging terrain of Woodland Trails. Kids 1K and 2K races afterwards.
Dec.19	Trinordique Winter Triathlon	8:30 am	Maple Grove, MN
Held at Elm Creek, will feature run, bike and cross-country skiing legs. Individual or team relay. There will also be a kids race.
Dec.19	Tuscobia Ultramarathon	50K, 75 miles ski, bike or run	Park Falls, WI 715-518-3069
Ski, bike,or run 50k or 75 miles self-supported race. Starts in Rice Lake and finishes in Park Falls.
Dec.19-20	Wausau JOQ	sprints freestyle Sat; sprints classical Sun	Wausau, WI
New JOQ races in Wausau. Sprint races both days.
Dec.19	Short-notice: St. Mary's Race	10K freestyle 9:30 am	Winona, MN
With the great snow conditions, a short-notice race on the hilly trails at St. Mary's University.
Dec.20	Flake Race	10K freestyle 11 am	Brule, WI 218-728-4466
Update: Moved to the AfterHours Ski Trails. Mass start skate race on the Afterhours trail system, presented by Continental Ski and Bike. Plus a free afternoon ski clinic.
Dec.26	Boxing Day Classic	15K classical 1 pm	Thunder Bay, ON 807-767-1860
Held out at Lappe Nordic Center. Kids races too.
Dec.26	West Itasca Xmas-New Year Ski Fest Time Trial I	5K, 15K, 30K classical, freestyle 1 pm	Waubun, MN 612-991-4912
Cancelled the Dec 26th race, will hold only the Dec 28th race this year. This time trial is a part of the West Itasca Xmas-New Year XC Ski Festival. Cookies and coffee and door prizes are provided.
Dec.26	Como Championships	10K freestyle 9 am	St. Paul, MN
Holidays 10K race at Como Park. Separate mens and womens starts. High school 5K race as well, and a free kids race.
Dec.28	West Itasca Xmas-New Year Ski Fest Time Trial II	5K, 15K, 30K classical, freestyle 10 am	Waubun, MN 612-991-4912
This time trial is a part of the West Itasca Xmas-New Year XC Ski Festival. Cookies and coffee and door prizes are provided.
On-Going Race Series
Dec.2-Feb.17	Elm Creek Relays / Time Trial	5K freestyle, 5K classical 7 pm, 7:30 pm (repeats Wednesdays)	Maple Grove, MN 763-493-3260
This is a great little training race series; it is held Wednesday nights. Separate skate and classical races. The 5K lighted trail at Elm Creek is a great mix of hills and flats.
Dec.2-Mar.3	Duluth XC Wednesday Night Ski Series	4-5K 6 pm (repeats Wednesdays)	Duluth, MN
A weekly Wednesday evening race series in Duluth. The venue rotates between Snowflake, Spirit Mtn, Lester Park and Pine Valley. Starts at first good snow; continues into early March, depending on conditions.
Dec.15-Feb.16	Elver Park Race Series	5K, 10K freestyle, classical 7 pm (repeats Tuesdays)	Madison, WI 608-255-8494
A series of races held on Tuesday evenings at Elver Park (no race on Dec 29th). Put on by Madison Nordic Ski club.
Dec.15-Feb.16	Iowa City Tuesday Night Series	7 pm	Iowa City, IA
Low-key Tuesday night race series at Univ of Iowa Ashton CC trails.

January January 2010 S M T W T F S           1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
Jan.1	Irondale Rice Creek Classic	6K, 9K classical 10 am	New Brighton, MN
6K high school and 9K citizen race on the Rice Creek trails behind Irondale high school. Fundraiser for Irondale Nordic ski team.
Jan.2	Waukesha County X-C Ski Race	5K, 12K freestyle 11:30 am	Waukesha, WI 262-896-8074
Held at Nashotah Park. There's also a 2K kids race held earlier in the morning.
Jan.2	Blue Hills Ascent	8K, 16K freestyle 11 am	Bruce, WI 715-967-2318
Nice small wave starts. The course pretty much climbs for the first half and descends for the second.
Jan.2-3	Stormy Kromer Pursuit	10K classical Sat; 15K freestyle Sun noon; 10 am	Montreal, WI 715-561-2922
A weekend of racing in Iron County in far NE Wisconsin. The first day in Montreal with a 10km classical, and the second day in Mercer with a 15km freestyle.
Jan.2-3	Twin Cities Championships	5K, 10K classical Sat; 5K, 15K freestyle Sun noon Sat; noon Sun	Twin Cities, MN
Update: Saturday and Sunday starts delayed until noon. Two days of racing in the Twin Cities. Battle Creek on Saturday for a mass start classical race, Theodore Wirth on Sunday for pursuit start skate race. High school race with 5K courses also available.
Jan.3	Blueberry Hills Classic	10K classical 1 pm	Deer River, MN 218-328-5191
Moved from Jan 2 to Jan 3 Features the beautiful Blueberry Hills ski trails.
Jan.6-Feb.17	Lapham Peak Series	3.7K freestyle 7 pm (repeats Wednesdays)	Delafield, WI 262-646-4421
Held on the lighted trails at Lapham Peak, starting at the Evergreen shelter. Freestyle races every week for 6 weeks, additional classical events every other week. There is also a Jr High series.
Jan.6-Feb.17	MYSL Team Sprint Series	team sprints 6:30 pm (repeats Wednesdays)	Minneapolis, MN 612-724-4071
This informal Wednesday night race series at Wirth Park is based on two-person relays with a different format each week. Bring a partner or sign up to be matched with a skier of similar ability. Adult, child and adult/child divisions. Seven consecutive Wednesdays.
Jan.9-10	24 Hours of Telemark	freestyle, classical 10 am	Cable, WI 715-798-3571
In the spirit of 24 hour mountain biking events, this is a 24 hour marathon ski at Telemark trails. Many event options solo to teams for 24 & 12 hours as well as 3 and 6 hour categories for skiers of all levels. It's not a race, it's a Happening!
Jan.9	Pre-Loppet	16K freestyle 11 am	Minneapolis, MN
Test drive the opening half of the City of Lakes Loppet with a freestyle race. Mass start.
Jan.9	Valley Spur Ski Bash	12K, 24K classical, 24K freestyle 10 am EST	Munising, MI 906-439–5319
One of Upper Michigan's best kept secrets, Valley Spur offers heavenly skiing with great snow, trails, scenery and grooming of all trails for both skate and classic.
Jan.9	SISU Ski Fest	21K, 42K freestyle, classicaI	Ironwood, MI
New point-to-point marathon race starting at ABR and finishing in downtown Ironwood.
Jan.10	Sawtooth International	10K classical; 20K freestyle 10 am; 11 am	Grand Marais, MN 218-387-2902
Run on the beautiful Pincushion trails overlooking Grand Marais, a convenient venue for Canadians and Americans to meet. There will be no combined awards, but racers have done both events for the challenge. All are welcome to try!
Jan.10	Finding Rainbow	20K freestyle, classical 11 am	Waubun, MN 612-991-4912
Rolling race over the Rainbow Resort trail system.
Jan.10	Short-notice: Green Acres 5K	5K freestyle 10 am	Lake Elmo, MN
Fun, fast, and short skate race on the brand-new trails at Green Acres.
Jan.16	Coca Cola Classic	15K freestyle 11 am	Alexandria, MN 877-542-6337
Not held due to a lack of interest. Run out on the Andes Tower Hills Trails. 5K distance for high school and under.
Jan.16	Snekkevik	12K classical, freestyle 9:30 am	Wausau, WI 715-355-0821
Mass start 12K Skate & Classical Races at Nine Mile Ski Trails. 6K HS, 3.5K Junior races. Merchandise raffle for all registered racers.
Jan.16	Seeley Hills Classic	22K, 42K classical 10 am	Seeley, WI 715-798-3571
Run on the Birkie trail, it has become one of the most prestigious classical races around. High school and wooden ski divisions as well.
Jan.16-17	Mt. Itasca JOQ	sprints freestyle Sat; 10K classical Sun	Coleraine, MN
Two days of racing at the hilly Mt. Itasca venue in Coleraine (near Grand Rapids). Freestyle sprints on Saturday, classical races on Sunday.
Jan.16	Edgewood Winter Blast	5K, 10K freestyle; 5K classical 9:30 am; 11:15 am	Fargo, ND 701-241-1350
Skate and classical races. There is also youth/recreational 5K races and a 1K kids race.
Jan.16	Copper Loppet	13K, 26K freestyle noon	Houghton, MI
Traverses the entire length of the Tech Trails, including the Nara and Lower trails. Can also combine with Copper Island Classic for the Paradise Pursuit title.
Jan.16	Short-notice: Lake Minnetonka XC Ski Race	5K, 10K freestyle, classical 10 am	Excelsior, MN
On Lake Minnetonka's Excelsior Bay. A family friendly freestyle and classic races. Free 2k kids race. Sponsored by Gear West.
Jan.17	Greenbush Nordic Challenge	15K freestyle 11 am	Greenbush, WI 920-467-2099
Held on the Greenbush Trails in Kettle Moraine State Forest. There are also kids, middle and high school races.
Jan.17	Copper Island Classic	5K, 10K classical 1 pm EST	Chassell, MI 906-523-4884
Varied terrian, held on the Chassell Ski Trails. Nice combination weekend with the TalviTohinat race.
Jan.17	Boulder Lake Ski Race	11K, 31K freestyle 11 am	Duluth, MN 218-728-0610
Flat, fast and fun racing on the Boulder Lake Mgmt Trails, just north of Duluth.
Jan.19-Feb.2	Pine Valley Series	5K classical, freestyle 6:30 pm (repeats Tuesdays)	Cloquet, MN
Join the fun at Pine Valley in Cloquet every Tuesday evening for an informal nordic ski series. There's even a No-Pressure-Just-For-Fun division.
Jan.22	Montebello Niteski	6K classical, freestyle 6 pm	Bemidji, MN 218-751-0041
Yup, 6:00 in the evening! An event that uses lighted Montebello trails in Bemidji. There's a 2K kids race too.
Jan.23	Lapham Loppet	11K freestyle 11 am	Delafield, WI 262-965-2636
Held at Lapham Peak. Wave starts on outer loop. There are also 4.5K high school, and 1K kids race.
Jan.23	Balsam Vinter Fest	10K, 20K freestyle 11 am	Amery, WI 715-268-8655
Held on the Balsam Branch trails -- great rolling course with a long, gradual downhill cruise to the finish. There's also a 6K high school race and 2K kids race earlier in the morning.
Jan.23	Pepsi Challenge	24K, 50K classical; 24K, 50K freestyle; 10K freestyle 9:30 am; 10 am; 10:15 am	Biwabik, MN 800-688-7669 ext. 3409
The course runs entirely on the top notch ski trails at Giant's Ridge. There always seem to be great snow and great grooming.
Jan.23-24	Lappe Invitational	classical Sat; freestyle Sun 1pm; 11 am	Thunder Bay, ON 807-346-0607
Uses the wonderful trails at Lappe Nordic Centre. Kids events both days as well. Overall Invitational champions determined by two day total times.
Jan.23	Hormel Nature Center Ski Race	8K classical; 13K freestyle 10 am; 11 am	Austin, MN 507-319-1136
Held on the beautifully groomed trails at the Hormel Nature Center in Austin MN. This year offering a 1 mile beginners/kids race and also shorten the classical race down to 8k.
Jan.23-24	Mayor's Challenge/SuperTour/JOQ	5K, 10K freestyle Sat; 10K, 15K classical Sun	Minneapolis, MN
SuperTour and JOQ races at Theodore Wirth (with open, college and youth divisions) -- tune up for the 2011 Junior Nationals. Individual starts on Saturday, mass start on Sunday.
Jan.24	Fridtjof Nansen	15K freestyle 11 am	Eau Claire, WI
One of the longest running ski races in Wisconsin. Held at the Tower Ridge ski area. High school and middle school races and kids fun race as well.
Jan.24	Waukesha Barnelopet Kids Race	1K, 2K freestyle 1:30 pm	Waukesha, WI 262-896-8074
Kids races (ages 3-12) at Minooka Park. The event is free and part of the Waukesha Winter JanBoree Festival. Every participant receives a medal.
Jan.30	Noquemanon Ski Marathon	12K, 23K, 53K classical, freestyle 9 am EST	Ishpeming, MI 888-578-6489
A point to point race, running from Ishpeming to Marquette. Multiple wave starts. Freestyle starts 40 minutes after classical. Last half of the race is almost all downhill. Finishes at Marquette's Superior Dome.
Jan.30	Iowa Winter Games	8K classical; 10K freestyle 10 am; 2 pm	Dubuque, IA 563-583-6345
Held at Mines of Spain State Park in Dubuque. Only open to Iowa and Illinois residents.
Jan.30-31	SuperTour/JOQ at Telemark	5K, 10K classical; 10K, 15K freestyle	Cable, WI 715-462-9911
Olympic level cross country ski competition also open to high school, juniors, masters, collegiate & citizen racers. Interval starts Saturday, mass start on Sunday.
Jan.31	Iola Norseman Challenge	10K classical; 18K freestyle 9:30 am; noon	Iola, WI 715-677-3191
There's also a 6K high school race and a kids races.
Jan.31	Marine/O'Brien Ski Race	12K, 25K classical; 12K, 25K freestyle 10:30 am; 11 am	Marine on St. Croix, MN 651-644-2800
This is a great community race with scenic trails. Held at William O'Brien State Park. Once around park for 12km and twice around for 25km. There's also great kids races with age appropriate distances starting at 1:30PM! New this year is a 8km wooden ski tour that starts with the classic race.
Jan.31	Lumberjack Jaunt	6K, 16K classical; 6K, 16K freestyle 11 am, noon	Brainerd, MN 218-746-4413
One of the older races in Minnesota (started in 1972). Held at the Northland Arboretum. There's also 1K kids race.
Jan.31	SMU 10K Classic	10K classical 1 pm	Winona, MN 507-457-8740
Mass start classical race on the scenic trails at St. Mary's University. Bib to all participants and medals for top three men and women in open and recreational classes.
Jan.31	Nordic Spirit	10K classical; 13K, 25K freestyle 8:50 am; 9 am	Duluth, MN 218-727-3682
Held at the Spirit Mountain ski trails. Hosted by the Duluth XC ski club.
On-Going Race Series
Dec.2-Feb.17	Elm Creek Relays / Time Trial	5K freestyle, 5K classical 7 pm, 7:30 pm (repeats Wednesdays)	Maple Grove, MN 763-493-3260
This is a great little training race series; it is held Wednesday nights. Separate skate and classical races. The 5K lighted trail at Elm Creek is a great mix of hills and flats.
Dec.2-Mar.3	Duluth XC Wednesday Night Ski Series	4-5K 6 pm (repeats Wednesdays)	Duluth, MN
A weekly Wednesday evening race series in Duluth. The venue rotates between Snowflake, Spirit Mtn, Lester Park and Pine Valley. Starts at first good snow; continues into early March, depending on conditions.
Dec.15-Feb.16	Elver Park Race Series	5K, 10K freestyle, classical 7 pm (repeats Tuesdays)	Madison, WI 608-255-8494
A series of races held on Tuesday evenings at Elver Park (no race on Dec 29th). Put on by Madison Nordic Ski club.
Dec.15-Feb.16	Iowa City Tuesday Night Series	7 pm	Iowa City, IA
Low-key Tuesday night race series at Univ of Iowa Ashton CC trails.
Jan.6-Feb.17	Lapham Peak Series	3.7K freestyle 7 pm (repeats Wednesdays)	Delafield, WI 262-646-4421
Held on the lighted trails at Lapham Peak, starting at the Evergreen shelter. Freestyle races every week for 6 weeks, additional classical events every other week. There is also a Jr High series.
Jan.6-Feb.17	MYSL Team Sprint Series	team sprints 6:30 pm (repeats Wednesdays)	Minneapolis, MN 612-724-4071
This informal Wednesday night race series at Wirth Park is based on two-person relays with a different format each week. Bring a partner or sign up to be matched with a skier of similar ability. Adult, child and adult/child divisions. Seven consecutive Wednesdays.
Jan.19-Feb.2	Pine Valley Series	5K classical, freestyle 6:30 pm (repeats Tuesdays)	Cloquet, MN
Join the fun at Pine Valley in Cloquet every Tuesday evening for an informal nordic ski series. There's even a No-Pressure-Just-For-Fun division.

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Feb.1	Arrowhead 135 Winter Ultramarathon	135 miles 7 am	International Falls, MN
The Arrowhead Winter Ultra is an ultramarathon race on bike, foot or skis, covering 135 miles across the Arrowhead Region of Northern Minnesota from International Falls near the Canadian border to Tower, MN.
Feb.6	Badger State Winter Games	4K, 10K, 21K, 43K classical, freestyle	Wausau, WI 608-226-4780
Held at Nine Mile Forest. There's also 1K, 4K, and 7K races for kids and juniors. The games are open the events to non-Wisconsin residents. Quadrathlon event (run, bike, snowshoe, ski) on Sunday.
Feb.6	Moraloppet	10K freestyle 1 pm	Mora, MN 800-368-7772
Race starts and finishes at the Vasaloppet Nordic Center on the north end of town. This timed event has numerous class awards.
Feb.6-7	City of Lakes Loppet	sprints Sat; 25K classical, 35K freestyle Sun 9 am Sat; 9:20 am, 10:30 am Sun	Minneapolis, MN 612-715-1479
An urban point-to-point race! Starts at Theodore Wirth and finishes on the streets of Uptown Minneapolis. There's also a 10K family tour. Kids races and elite/citizen sprints on Saturday.
Feb.6	Mt. Ashwabay Summit Ski Race	11K freestyle 10 am	Washburn, WI 715-373-5611
All races start and finish at the Mt. Ashwabay Chalet. Classic and skating lanes are provided throughout the course. Youth and kids races too.
Feb.13	Pre-Birkie	26K, 42K freestyle 10 am	Hayward, WI 715-634-4994
Starts on Lake Hayward and finishes at Hwy OO. One big mass start!
Feb.13-14	North American Vasa	27K, 50K classical, freestyle Sat; 9K classical Sun 8:30 am Sat; 9 am Sun	Traverse City, MI 231-938-4400
This is the big one for lower Michigan. Race starts and finishes at Timber Ridge Resort. Beautiful and challenging trail through State Forest. Two day combined Grand Champion title as well.
Feb.13	Eldris Sprints	1K sprints 2 pm	Mora, MN 800-368-6672
The Eldris Sprints are held on Saturday of Vasaloppet weekend. Unique 1 kilometer course that traverses the Eldris housing community adjacent to the Vasaloppet Nordic Center. Elite and citizen classes. Contact the Vasaloppet race office for registration information.
Feb.14	Mora Vasaloppet	42K classical; 58K, 35K freestyle; 13K freestyle 9 am; 10 am; 12:30 pm	Mora, MN 800-368-6672
The largest race in Minnesota. The finish is the best around -- down Main street Mora with the crowds cheering!
Feb.14	North End Classic	13K, 24K classical 10 am	Cable, WI 715-798-3599
Utilizing portions of the Kortelopet course, this race starts and finishes at the North End Trail Head. Special college/HS race fees.
Feb.20	Minnesota Finlandia	25K classical; 50K, 25K freestyle 10 am; 10:30 am	Bemidji, MN 218-751-0041
A challenging course with many good hills and lots of woods! One of the best run races in Minnesota (especially the wave starts)! Fun events on Sunday as well.
Feb.20	Rib Lake HinderBinder	22K classical; 22K freestyle 10 am; 10:15 am	Rib Lake, WI 715-748-2307
A place to find snow even in snow-impoverished winters. They have a dedicated, meticulous grooming crew to deliver great ski conditions. The course is hilly and wooded. They also have 8K high school and 3K jr high races and a free 1k kids race.
Feb.20	Stump Farm Race	5K, 20K freestyle 10:15 am, 11:30 am	Green Bay, WI 920-822-5791
Held on the trails at Reforestation Camp.
Feb.20	Book Across the Bay	10K freestyle 6 pm	Ashland, WI 800-284-9484
A candlelit, evening race for skiers and snowshoers of all abilities and ages. The course runs from Ashland to Washburn, across Chequamegon Bay.
Feb.20	Snowflake and Inga-Lami Races	11K freestyle men; 11K freestyle women 8:30 am; 9:15 am	Maple Plain, MN 952-473-0377
The Snowflake race is one of the oldest in Minnesota. The Inga-lami is a special women's only race. The two events are run separately. Held at either Baker Park or Elm Creek, in association with Gear West.
Feb.20	Twin Ports Championships	10K freestyle 10 am	Duluth, MN 218-728-4466
Mass start freestyle race using the full trail system at Snowflake.
Feb.20-21	SuperTour at Madison Winter Fest	Sprints 2:30 pm Sat; 9:30 am Sun	Madison, WI 608-385-8864
Cross-country sprints around the Wisconsin State Capitol in heart of downtown Madison. Team sprints relays and 100m WR attempt (freestyle) on Saturday. Classic technique sprints on Sunday. Citizen, kids and high school divisions as well.
Feb.20	Winter Challenge Loppet	7.3K classical 1:30 pm	Bigfork, MN
A low-key classical race at Scenic State Park, part of the Bigfork Valley Winter Challenge.
Feb.20	Skiers vs Cyclists TT	6K freestyle 11 am	Lake Elmo, MN
Pairs up with their cycling time trial for skiers and cyclists held back in August. This time the skiers are in their element. Everyone is welcome, even if you didn't participate in the cycling TT.
Feb.21	Erik Judeen Classic	10K classical 11 am	Duluth, MN 218-525-7326
Held out on the Charlie Banks ski trails at Korkki Nordic Center. Kids race too.
Feb.26	Birkie Citizen Sprints	2 pm	Hayward, WI
Citizen sprints on the streets of downtown Hayward.
Feb.27	American Birkebeiner	22K, 51K freestyle, classical 8:20 am	Hayward, WI 800-872-2753
The benchmark race. The largest ski race in North America. Sign up early!
Feb.27	Big Bay Honey Bear Classic	15K, 30K classical noon	Big Bay, MI
Mass start classic race, held on the Big Bay Pathway classic only trail in Big Bay, Michigan.
Feb.27-28	Bearskin Wilderness Pursuit	10K classical Sat; 10K freestyle Sun 10 am; 10 am	Grand Marais, MN 218-388-2292
The event has been cancelled. Come to beautiful Bearskin Lodge during the Gunflint Trail's Winter Tracks Festival for a true wilderness ski race, the Bearskin Wilderness Pursuit. Free sprint and kids races on Friday.
Feb.28	Beaver Dam Classic	5K,10K classical 1 pm	Mora, MN 320-679-3530
The Beaver Dam Classic is a classic stride race/tour and is held on the Beaver Dam and Lanternloppet trail at the Vasaloppet Public Ski Area north of Mora.
On-Going Race Series
Dec.2-Feb.17	Elm Creek Relays / Time Trial	5K freestyle, 5K classical 7 pm, 7:30 pm (repeats Wednesdays)	Maple Grove, MN 763-493-3260
This is a great little training race series; it is held Wednesday nights. Separate skate and classical races. The 5K lighted trail at Elm Creek is a great mix of hills and flats.
Dec.2-Mar.3	Duluth XC Wednesday Night Ski Series	4-5K 6 pm (repeats Wednesdays)	Duluth, MN
A weekly Wednesday evening race series in Duluth. The venue rotates between Snowflake, Spirit Mtn, Lester Park and Pine Valley. Starts at first good snow; continues into early March, depending on conditions.
Dec.15-Feb.16	Elver Park Race Series	5K, 10K freestyle, classical 7 pm (repeats Tuesdays)	Madison, WI 608-255-8494
A series of races held on Tuesday evenings at Elver Park (no race on Dec 29th). Put on by Madison Nordic Ski club.
Dec.15-Feb.16	Iowa City Tuesday Night Series	7 pm	Iowa City, IA
Low-key Tuesday night race series at Univ of Iowa Ashton CC trails.
Jan.6-Feb.17	Lapham Peak Series	3.7K freestyle 7 pm (repeats Wednesdays)	Delafield, WI 262-646-4421
Held on the lighted trails at Lapham Peak, starting at the Evergreen shelter. Freestyle races every week for 6 weeks, additional classical events every other week. There is also a Jr High series.
Jan.6-Feb.17	MYSL Team Sprint Series	team sprints 6:30 pm (repeats Wednesdays)	Minneapolis, MN 612-724-4071
This informal Wednesday night race series at Wirth Park is based on two-person relays with a different format each week. Bring a partner or sign up to be matched with a skier of similar ability. Adult, child and adult/child divisions. Seven consecutive Wednesdays.
Jan.19-Feb.2	Pine Valley Series	5K classical, freestyle 6:30 pm (repeats Tuesdays)	Cloquet, MN
Join the fun at Pine Valley in Cloquet every Tuesday evening for an informal nordic ski series. There's even a No-Pressure-Just-For-Fun division.

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Mar.6	Sleeping Giant Loppet	10K, 20K, 35K, 50K freestyle, classical 10 am EST	Lake Mary Louise, ON 807-475-7081
Formerly known at the Sibley Ski Tour. Held on the trails at Sleeping Giant Provincial Park, up near Thunder Bay, Canada.
Mar.6	Lakeland Loppet	8K classical, freestyle; 25K classical, freestyle 9 am; 11 am	Minocqua, WI 715-356-3309
Held out at Minocqua Winter Park. Wave starts and separate classical and skate races. There's also high school and kids races.
Mar.6	River View Loppet	12K classical; 12K, 24K freestyle 10 am	Brule, WI 715-372-5678
Held out on the After Hours ski trails. Interval starts. There is also a 4K youth race.
Mar.6	Hoigaards Slush Rush Race	10K freestyle 8:45 am	Maple Grove, MN 763-478-9223
Updated: Moved to Elm Creek with new start time. A fun race to wind down the ski season. High school and kids races as well.
Mar.6	Buena Vista Snowjourn	12K classical, freestyle 10 am	Bemidji, MN 218-243-2231
One of the older races in Minnesota, it's run on the rolling trails at Buena Vista ski area. There is also a tour.
Mar.6	Rainbow Rendezvous	10K freestyle, 16K classical, 10 am	Waubun, MN 612-991-4912
Held on the wide trail system at Rainbow Resort. There is also a 6K tour.
Mar.6	Short-notice: Spring Fling	10K, 20K freestyle noon	Elk River, MN
Early spring race at Elk River. Proceeds help support the Macalester ski team and Woodland grooming.
Mar.6	Iceman Triathlon	6K ski, 12K bike, 5K run, sled 10 am	Grand Forks, ND 701-330-0709
The race will involve cross country skiing, biking, and running (and sledding) on and around the Greenway in Grand Forks North Dakota. Some of the skiing may involve ungroomed trail.
Mar.6	Springloppet	12K classical; 12K, 24K freestyle 11 am; 11:20 am	Grand Rapids, MN 218-256-8323
Classical and freestyle races on the trails at Sugar Hills. Also kids races in the afternoon.
Mar.7	Lotvola Cup	12K classical 11 am	Callaway, MN 800-654-7711
Held on the trails at Maplelag Resort featuring the double track classic trails. One of longest running events in Minnesota. Starts on lake and travels through wooded terrain, clearings, and follows around lakes. Custom hats for registrants. Kids race after the adults finish.
Mar.7	Short-notice: Shell Lake Sprint	2K freestyle; 5K freestyle 1:30 pm; 2:50 pm	Shell Lake, WI 715-205-4424
Both 2K and 5K races in Shell Lake on the Red Barn ski trail system. Divisions for adults, high school and kids.
Mar.7	Short-notice: Elk River Biathlon Race	12K experienced race; 2.5K, 7K novice race 9 am; 11 am	Elk River, MN 612-724-6009
Late season biathlon race at Woodlands! Open to experienced and novice (first-timers!) biathletes. Novice need to RSVP to insure spare equipment.
Mar.13	Great Bear Chase	26K classical, freestyle; 50K freestyle 9 am EST, 9:30 am EST; 9:20 am EST	Calumet, MI 906-337-4520
Held on the Swedetown Trails. There is also a Junior Bear Chase held on Friday, 1/2K - 5K distances.
Mar.13	Wooden Ski Rendezvous	5K classical 10 am	Duluth, MN 218-726-1550
Cancelled due to warm and wet conditions. Wooden skis must have wooden bottoms and authentic boots, bindings and other equipment is encouraged. Also, prizes for best vintage dress. Held out at Snowflake Nordic.
Mar.13	Pole, Pedal, Pant Winter Triathlon	10K ski, 7K bike, 7K run 9 am	Maple Grove, MN 612-991-4912
A winter triathlon that starts with 10K XC skiing, 7K biking, and a 7K run. Teams or individuals.
Mar.13	Chili Bowl Equinox	10K duathlon format 10 am	Dresser, WI 715-755-2955
Cancelled due to warm and very wet conditions. Held on the Troll Hollow course at Trollhaugen. Two laps classical then switch equipment on the fly for two laps skating. There's also a hill climb race, and chili lunch for all participants.
Mar.13	Lake Wissota Loppet	10K classical; 10K, 20K freestyle 9 am	Chippewa Falls, WI 715-726-3231
The entire race will take place on Lake Wissota in Chippewa Falls, starting at The Edge. There is also a snowshoe race.
Mar.14	Last Ditch Switch	10K duathlon format 9 am	Osseo, MN
Cancelled due to the continued warm and wet weather. Held at Elm Creek on the man-made snow trails. 5K classical then switch over on the fly to 5K skate. Can also do it as a two-person relay.
Mar.21	ABR Spring Race	19K freestyle 8:54 am	Ironwood, MI 906-932-3502
Cancelled due to the warm, wet March weather. Held out on the top notch ABR trail system. Special equalizer format handicapping based on age and sex. First one across the line wins. Also a youth 6K race, 3K kids race and 1K gorilla chase!
Mar.27-28	24 Hours of Lappe	24 hour race noon	Thunder Bay, ON 807-346-0607
Cancelled due to the lack of snow. 24 hours of ski racing -- starts noon on Saturday, wraps up noon on Sunday. Teams or individuals. Held at Lappe Nordic.
Mar.27	Short-notice: Valley Spur BYOB	15K-20k freestyle, classical 9:30 am	Munising, MI 708-624-8330
The skiing at Valley Spur in the UP is remarkably good. 15K -20K Classic and Skating and maybe make up teams and pull some relays off afterward. Will have a timer and we are asking racers to BYOB bring your own bib. No fee but donations will be appreciated as trail will be groomed.
On-Going Race Series
Dec.2-Mar.3	Duluth XC Wednesday Night Ski Series	4-5K 6 pm (repeats Wednesdays)	Duluth, MN
A weekly Wednesday evening race series in Duluth. The venue rotates between Snowflake, Spirit Mtn, Lester Park and Pine Valley. Starts at first good snow; continues into early March, depending on conditions.