Race Director's Calendar
This calendar is being presented as a planning tool for race directors
in selecting possible race dates for the upcoming racing season.
It is an unofficial listing -- skiers should NOT use this information
to plan racing schedules, lodging plans, etc.
- Races that have a date filled in have at least tentatively planned for that date.
- Races with 'R.I.P.' have been cancelled.
- If there is a New symbol next to the race name, then this is a new event for this coming season.
- If the date is marked in blue, that denotes a race that has changed its date significantly (more than a week forward or back) from the previous year.
If you can provide specific details on any of these races, or if you'd like to submit a new race, please use our Race Listing form.
December 2025
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Dec.6
Ironbull Ring of Snow Challenge, 3-hr or 6-hr, solo or team relay, freestyle or classic
Wausau, WI Last date: Jan.25 2025
Wausau, WI Last date: Jan.25 2025
Dec.20-Feb.14
Virtual: MECCA Trails Winterfest, 20K pursuit; 5K, 15K, 30K freestyle, classic
Mercer, WI
Mercer, WI
???
Coleraine JNQ, freestyle sprints Sat; 5K, 7.5K classic Sun
Coleraine, MN Last date: Dec.21-22 2024
Coleraine, MN Last date: Dec.21-22 2024
January 2026
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Jan.2-4
Tuscobia Winter Ultramarathon, 80, 160 miles ski, bike or run
Park Falls, WI Last date: Dec.27-29 2024
Park Falls, WI Last date: Dec.27-29 2024
???
Lapham Peak Wednesday Night Race Series, 4.9K freestyle, classic
Delafield, WI Last date: Jan.8-Feb.11 2025
Delafield, WI Last date: Jan.8-Feb.11 2025
???
Frosty Freestyle, Krazy Klassic, 5K, 15K freestyle Sat; 5K, 10K classic Sun
Brighton, MI Last date: Jan.11-12 2025
Brighton, MI Last date: Jan.11-12 2025
Jan.17
MECCA Trails Winterfest, 30K freestyle, classic; 15K freestyle, classic; 5K freestyle, classic
Mercer, WI
Mercer, WI
Jan.17-18
Coleraine JNQ, classic sprints Sat; 7.5K freestyle Sun
Coleraine, MN Last date: Feb.15-16 2025
Coleraine, MN Last date: Feb.15-16 2025
???
Marine/O'Brien Ski Race, 12K, 25K classical; 12K, 25K freestyle
Marine on St. Croix, MN Last date: Jan.19 2025
Marine on St. Croix, MN Last date: Jan.19 2025
???
Coleraine JNQ/CCSA, 5K, 10K freestyle Sat; 7.5K classic Sun
Coleraine, MN Last date: Jan.20-21 2024
Coleraine, MN Last date: Jan.20-21 2024
Jan.24-25
Ariens Nordic JNQ/CCSA, 15K freestyle Sat; 10K classic, 4x5K relays Sun
Brillion, WI
Brillion, WI
Jan.24
Lumberjack Jaunt, 6K, 16K classic; 6K, 16K freestyle
Brainerd, MN Last date: Mar.8 2025
Brainerd, MN Last date: Mar.8 2025
Jan.31-Feb.1
City of Lakes Loppet, 35K, 20K classic Sat; 35K, 20K freestyle Sun
Minneapolis, MN
Minneapolis, MN
Jan.31
Mt. Ashwabay Summit Ski Race, 30K freestyle, classic, pursuit; 15K freestyle, classic
Bayfield, WI
Bayfield, WI
February 2026
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???
Pre-Birkie, 42K freestyle, classic; 26K freestyle, classic
Hayward, WI Last date: Feb.8 2025
Hayward, WI Last date: Feb.8 2025
Feb.14-15
Minneapolis JNQ/CCSA, 5K, 10K classic Sat; 5K, 10K freestyle Sun
Minneapolis, MN Last date: Jan.25-26 2025
Minneapolis, MN Last date: Jan.25-26 2025
Feb.14
Pincushion Mountain Winter Festival, 17K freestyle, classic; 6K classic
Grand Marais, MN
Grand Marais, MN
Feb.14-15
North American Vasa, 6K, 15K, 27K freestyle Sat; 6K, 15K classical Sun
Traverse City, MI
Traverse City, MI
???
CCSA Championships/JNQ, 7.5K, 15K, 20K freestyle Sat; 5K, 7.5K classic Sun
Houghton, MI Last date: Feb.15-16 2025
Houghton, MI Last date: Feb.15-16 2025
???
RASC Loopy Loppet, 10K freestyle, classic; 5K freestyle, classic
Rochester, MN Last date: Feb.15 2025
Rochester, MN Last date: Feb.15 2025
???
Ely Nordic Loppet and Candlelight Ski, 5K, 10K, 20K freestyle
Ely, MN Last date: Feb.15 2025
Ely, MN Last date: Feb.15 2025
???
Carey Lake Ski Challenge, 3K classic; 11K freestyle; 12K classic
Hibbing, MN Last date: Feb.15 2025
Hibbing, MN Last date: Feb.15 2025
Feb.28
Pepsi Challenge, 50K freestyle, classic; 25K freestyle, classic; 8K freestyle
Biwabik, MN
Biwabik, MN
March 2026
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???
Rhinelander JNQ, 5K, 10K freestyle Sat; 5K, 10K classic Sun
Rhinelander, WI Last date: Mar.2-3 2024
Rhinelander, WI Last date: Mar.2-3 2024
Mar.7
Sleeping Giant Loppet, 50K freestyle, classic, pursuit; 8K, 20K, 35K freestyle, classic
Thunder Bay, ON
Thunder Bay, ON
Mar.27-29
US Nationals Spring Series, classic sprints Fri; team relay Sat; 40K classic Sun
Lake Placid, NY
Lake Placid, NY
April 2026
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