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The Minnesota Finlandia Ski Marathon
The 34th annual Minnesota Finlandia Ski Marathon, held just north of Bemidji on the beautiful Buena Vista Ski area trail system, is set for Saturday February 27. The trail straddles the continental divide and provides diverse and challenging terrain.
The Finlandia holds 5 different ski events to satisfy every level of skier. The signature event is the 50 km Finlandia along with the 25 km Bemidjithon Freestyle and Buena Vista Classic also a 25 kilometer Pursuit style race. The Pursuit consists of a 14 km classic followed immediately by 11 km freestyle.
For all the novices and non-racers the Finlandia offers a non-competitive 10 km Northwoods Tour that still provides skiers with a challenging, beautiful course.
Following the race refreshments served in the rustic Hall of Fame building in the Buena Vista Logging village include a delicious and nutritious wild rice soup. Awards for top male and female in each event include hand painted (rosemaled) axes and custom plaid Jackets made right in Bemidji at Bemidji Woolen Mills.
The Finlandia has seen many elite, as well as novice, skiers in its 34 years. The Minnesota Finlandia Board welcomes you to the Minnesota Finlandia.