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| Feb.4 |
Badger State Winter Games
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7K, 21K, 43K classical, freestyle
9 am |
 Wausau, WI
608-226-4780 |
| Held at Nine Mile Forest. There's also 1K, 2K, and 4K for kids and juniors, plus a blue jeans 4K for new skiers. The games are open the events to non-Wisconsin residents. |
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| Feb.4 |
Kamview Tour
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5K,15K, 30K freestyle
10 am |
 Thunder Bay, ON
807-475-7081 |
| Held on the Kamview Nordic Centre Ski Trails. Course groomed for both skate and classic. |
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| Feb.4 |
 Moraloppet
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10K, 20K freestyle
1 pm |
 Mora, MN
800-368-6672 |
| Races cancelled due to poor snow conditions -- the Cure tour is now a walk event. Race starts and finishes at the Vasaloppet Nordic Center on the north end of town. This timed event has numerous class awards. Also a 5K Ski for the Cure tour at 11 am. |
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| Feb.4-5 |
City of Lakes Loppet
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sprints Sat; 25K classical, 33K 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. Skijor, ice bike, and kids races and elite/citizen sprints on Saturday. |
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| Feb.4 |
Mt. Ashwabay Summit Ski Race
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8k classic, 11K freestyle, 19K pursuit
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. Awards are homemade pies! |
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| Feb.4 |
Copper Loppet
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15K, 30K freestyle
noon |
 Houghton, MI
906-487-2986 |
| Traverses the entire length of the Michigan Tech Trails with varied terrain and excellent grooming. |
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| Feb.4 |
Dam Phunski Race
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6K, 10K freestyle
10:30 am |
 La Farge, WI
608-625-2967 |
| Rescheduled and now cancelled to poor snow conditions. The Dam Phunski is a scenic cross country ski course around the dam berm. Proceeds benefit the Kickapoo Valley Reserve and Vernon Trails. Kids races too. |
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| Feb.4 |
 Wolf Tracks Rendezvous
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43K freestyle
8:30 am |
 Minocqua, WI
715-356-3309 |
| A one loop skate marathon encompassing many of the best trails that Winter Park has to offer. |
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| Feb.4 |
Nicolet Norski
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36K freestyle, classical; 7K freestyle
11:45 am; noon |
Lakewood, WI
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| Cancelled due to poor snow conditions. Run on the rolling trails of Lakewood. High school and middle school races as well. McCaslin Brook Club House will host registration, complementary lunch/snack and awards. |
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| Feb.4 |
Boathouse Classic Winter Triathlon
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1K snowshoe, 6K classical
10 am |
 Ely, MN
218-365-4343 |
| Beginning at the Miners Lake Public Access, ending at the Trezona Trail parking lot. Consists of a 1K snowshoe loop on Miners Lake followed by a 6K classic ski on Trezona trail. Two persons teams composed of two adults, two youth, or mixed.
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| Feb.5 |
Copper Island Classic
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5K, 10K classical
1 pm EST |
Chassell, MI
906-523-4884 |
| Varied terrain, held on the Chassell Ski Trails. |
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| Feb.5 |
Lumberjack Jaunt
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6K, 16K classical; 6K, 16K freestyle
11 am, noon |
Brainerd, MN
218-746-4413 |
| Cancelled due to poor snow conditions. One of the older races in Minnesota (started in 1972). Held at the Northland Arboretum. There's also 1K kids race. |
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| Feb.11 |
Pre-Birkie
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26K, 42K freestyle
10 am |
Hayward, WI
715-634-4994 |
| Starts on Lake Hayward and finishes at Hwy OO. One big mass start! |
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| Feb.11-12 |
North American Vasa
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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. |
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| Feb.11 |
Eldris Sprints
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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. |
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| Feb.12 |
Vasaloppet USA
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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! |
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| Feb.12 |
North End Classic
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12.5K, 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. Cookie Classic free kids races .5, 1 & 2 km. |
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| Feb.12 |
MN ASDA Ski Decay Away
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6K, 12K classical; 6K, 12K freestyle
9 am; 11 am |
Saint Paul, MN
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| The first annual University of Minnesota American Student Dental Association (MN ASDA) Nordic Ski Fundraiser to help fund the Ronald McDonald Care Mobile Dental Unit. |
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| Feb.18 |
Sawtooth International
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10K classical; 20K freestyle
10 am; 11 am |
Grand Marais, MN
218-387-1862 |
| Rescheduled from the original Dec 31 date due to low snow conditions. One of the oldest continuously run citizen race in the Midwest. Run on the beautiful Pincushion trails overlooking Grand Marais, a convenient venue for Canadian and American skiers to meet. This year there will separate combined awards for the top male and female who race both events.
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| Feb.18 |
Minnesota Finlandia
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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)! |
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| Feb.18 |
Rib Lake HinderBinder
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23K classical; 23K freestyle
10 am; 10:15 am |
Rib Lake, WI
715-427-5676 |
| 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. |
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| Feb.18 |
Stump Farm Race
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5K, 20K freestyle
10:15 am, 11:30 am |
Green Bay, WI
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| Held on the trails at Reforestation Camp. Kids races too. |
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| Feb.18 |
Book Across the Bay
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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. |
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| Feb.18 |
Snowflake and Inga-Lami Races
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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. Kids race after the womens race. Held at either Baker Park or Elm Creek, in association with Gear West. |
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| Feb.18-19 |
Madison Winter Fest SuperTour
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sprints classical, freestyle
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. Citizen, kids and high school divisions as well. |
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| Feb.18 |
Honey Bear Classic
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12K, 24K classical, freestyle
10 am |
Marquette, MI
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| Run on the Noque trail, Forestville trailhead. |
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| Feb.18 |
Winter Challenge Loppet
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7.3K classical, freestyle
1:30 pm |
Bigfork, MN
218-743-4338 |
| A low-key race at Scenic State Park, part of the Bigfork Valley Winter Challenge. Note: Skate course depends on conditions on Coon Lake. |
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| Feb.18 |
Skiers vs Cyclists TT
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6K freestyle
11 am |
Lake Elmo, MN
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| 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. |
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| Feb.19 |
Erik Judeen Classic
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10K classical
11 am |
Duluth, MN
218-525-7326 |
| Held out on the Charlie Banks ski trails at Korkki Nordic Center. One of the oldest races in Minnesota! A true test of your classic skills on the single track trails of Korkki Nordic. Kids race too. Great door prizes and medals for top 3 in age categories. Registration at Korkki from 9 am until race start.
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| Feb.19 |
Ski Out Cancer
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5K, 10K, 20K freestyle
1:30 pm; 2:50 pm |
Shell Lake, WI
715-205-4424 |
| Held on the Red Barn Ski Trails in Shell Lake. Divisions for adults, high school and kids. This race, formerly the Shell Lake Sprint, is now a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. Great prize money and also casual races for the family. |
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| Feb.19 |
SMU 10K Deux
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10K classical; 10K freestyle
10 am; 1 pm |
 Winona, MN
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| Mass start classical in the morning followed by a mass start skate race in the afternoon. |
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| Feb.25 |
American Birkebeiner
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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! |
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| Feb.25 |
Lotvola Cup
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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. |
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| Feb.26 |
Beaver Dam Classic
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5K,10K classical
1 pm |
Mora, MN
320-679-5480 |
| 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. |
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| On-Going Race Series |
| Dec.7-Feb.15 |
Elm Creek Series
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5K freestyle, 5K classical
7 pm, 7:30 pm (repeats Wednesdays) |
Maple Grove, MN
763-218-3901 |
| 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. |
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| Dec.7-Mar.7 |
Duluth XC Wednesday Night Ski Series
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4-5K
6 pm (repeats Wednesdays) |
Duluth, MN
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| 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. |
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| Jan.3-Feb.21 |
Elver Park Race Series
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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. |
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| Jan.4-Feb.15 |
Lapham Peak Series
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3.7K freestyle
6:45 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 7 weeks, additional classical events every other week. There is also an Elementary and Jr High series.
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| Jan.4-Feb.15 |
MYSL Team Sprint Series
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team sprints
6:30 pm (repeats Wednesdays) |
Minneapolis, MN
612-227-7155 |
| 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. |
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| Jan.17-Feb.7 |
Pine Valley Series
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5K classical, freestyle
6:30 pm (repeats Tuesdays) |
Cloquet, MN
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| 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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