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
December 2025
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Dec.10-Feb.18
DXC Wednesday Night Race Series, 4-6K
Duluth, MN   
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Dec.11-Apr.2
Fresh Air Series, 5K freestyle
Thunder Bay, ON   Last date: Feb.6-Apr.3 2025
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Dec.13-14
Duluth JNQ/CCSA, freestyle sprints Sat; 5K, 7.5K classic Sun
Duluth, MN   
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Dec.13
Skadi's Chase, 8K freestyle; 4K freestyle
Maple Grove, MN   
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Dec.20-21
Cable JNQ/CCSA, classic sprints Sat; 10K classic Sun
Cable, WI   
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Dec.20-Feb.14
Virtual: MECCA Trails Winterfest, 20K pursuit; 5K, 15K, 30K freestyle, classic
Mercer, WI   
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Dec.20
NewWinMan Early Bird, 10K freestyle
Winchester, WI   
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Dec.20
Hoigaards Relays, 6 x 1.5K relay (masters); 6 x 1.5K relay (juniors)
Maple Grove, MN   
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Dec.21
Santa Ski Race, 5K, 10K freestyle, classic
Brillion, WI   
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Dec.26
Boxing Day Classic, 5K, 10K classic
Thunder Bay, ON   
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Dec.27
Winter Warm-up, 10K freestyle; 5K freestyle
Maple Grove, MN   
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January 2026
January 2026
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Jan.2-4
Tuscobia Winter Ultramarathon, 160mi run, ski; 160mi bike; 80mi run, bike, ski
Park Falls, WI   Last date: Dec.27-29 2024
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Jan.3
First Chance Race, 10K freestyle; 5K freestyle
Mora, MN   
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Jan.4
Battle Creek Fifty K, 50K freestyle
Saint Paul, MN   
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Jan.4-9
US Nationals,
Lake Placid, NY   
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Jan.6-27
MadNorSki Tuesday Night Race Series, 5K, 10K freestyle, classic
Madison, WI   
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Jan.7-Feb.11
Lapham Peak Wednesday Night Race Series, 4.9K freestyle, classic
Delafield, WI   
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Jan.7-Feb.25
MYSL Team Sprints & Family Night, team sprints
Minneapolis, MN   
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Jan.10-11
Frosty Freestyle, Krazy Klassic, 5K, 15K freestyle Sat; 5K, 12K classic Sun
Brighton, MI   
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Jan.10
Snekkevik, 6K, 12K, 24K freestyle; 6K, 12K classic
Wausau, WI   
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Jan.10
Seeley Hills Classic, 42K classic, 22K classic
Seeley, WI   
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Jan.10
SISU Ski Fest, 30K freestyle, classic; 15K freestyle, classic
Ironwood, MI   
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Jan.11
Low-pet Law-pet Challenge, 5K freestyle; 10K freestyle
Minneapolis, MN   
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Jan.17-18
Coleraine JNQ, classic sprints Sat; 7.5K freestyle Sun
Coleraine, MN   Last date: Feb.15-16 2025
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Jan.17
Lapham Loppet, 11K freestyle, classic
Delafield, WI   
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Jan.17
Ski de She, 20K classic; 30K freestyle; 10K freestyle; 5K freestyle
Cable, WI   
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Jan.17
MECCA Trails Winterfest, 30K freestyle, classic; 15K freestyle, classic; 5K freestyle, classic
Mercer, WI   
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Jan.17
River View Loppet, 10K, 18K classic; 10K, 28K freestyle
Brule, WI   
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Jan.18
Buena Vista Snowjourn, 14K classical, freestyle
Bemidji, MN   Last date: Mar.2 2025
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Jan.20-Mar.31
Citizen's Night Ski Race Series, 2.5K, 5K freestyle, classic
Houghton, MI   
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Jan.24-25
Brillion JNQ/CCSA, 5K, 15K freestyle Sat; 7.5K, 10K classic, 4 x 5K relays Sun
Brillion, WI   
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Jan.24
Noquemanon Ski Marathon, 50K classic; 12K classic; 50K freestyle; 12K freestyle; 24K classic; 24K freestyle
Ishpeming, MI   
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Jan.25
Marine/O'Brien Ski Race, 12K, 25K classical; 12K, 25K freestyle
Marine on St. Croix, MN   
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Jan.25
NewRademacher Rush, 5k, 10k freestyle
Winona, MN   
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Jan.26-28
Arrowhead Winter Ultramarathon, 135 miles
International Falls, MN   
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Jan.31
Mt. Ashwabay Summit Ski Race, 30K freestyle, classic, pursuit; 15K freestyle, classic
Bayfield, WI   
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Jan.31
Wolf Tracks Rendezvous, 48K freestyle, classic; 24K freestyle, classic
Minocqua, WI   
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Jan.31
Moraloppet, 10K, 20K freestyle
Mora, MN   
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Jan.31-Feb.1
City of Lakes Loppet, 35K, 20K classic Sat; 35K, 20K freestyle Sun
Minneapolis, MN   
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February 2026
February 2026
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Feb.1
Iola Norseman Challenge, 10K classic; 20K freestyle
Iola, WI   
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Feb.1
Lumberjack Jaunt, 6K, 16K classic; 6K, 16K freestyle
Brainerd, MN   Last date: Mar.8 2025
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Feb.7
Pre-Birkie, 42K freestyle; 42K classic; 26K freestyle; 26K classic
Hayward, WI   
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Feb.7-8
Vasaloppet USA, 48K freestyle Sat; 36K freestyle Sat; 12K freestyle Sat; 42K, 21K classic Sun
Mora, MN   
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Feb.7
Valley Spur Classic, 5K, 10K classic
Munising, MI   
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Feb.8
North End Classic, 12.5K, 25K classic
Cable, WI   
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Feb.14
NewGreenbush Challenge, 6-8K, 12-16K freestyle
Greenbush, WI   
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Feb.14-15
Minneapolis JNQ/CCSA, 5K, 10K classic Sat; 5K, 10K freestyle Sun
Minneapolis, MN   Last date: Jan.25-26 2025
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Feb.14
Minnesota Finlandia, 25K classical; 50K, 25K freestyle
Bemidji, MN   
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Feb.14
Book Across the Bay, 11K freestyle, classic
Ashland, WI   
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Feb.14-15
North American Vasa, 50K freestyle, classic Sat; 12K freestyle Sat; 27K freestyle Sat; 6K classic Sun; 15K classic Sun
Traverse City, MI   
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Feb.14
Founders Classic, 6K, 12K, 24K classic
Mora, MN   Last date: Jan.25 2025
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Feb.14
Carey Lake Ski Challenge, 3K classic; 11K freestyle; 12K classic
Hibbing, MN   
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Feb.14
Ely Nordic Loppet, 5K, 10K, 20K freestyle
Ely, MN   
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Feb.14
RASC Loopy Loppet, 10K freestyle, classic; 5K freestyle, classic
Rochester, MN   
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Feb.15
Lappe Invitational, 5K, 10K freestyle
Thunder Bay, ON   Last date: Mar.8-9 2025
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Feb.20
Kortelopet, 29K freestyle, classic
Hayward, WI   
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Feb.21
American Birkebeiner, 50K freestyle; 53K classic
Hayward, WI   
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Feb.28
Pepsi Challenge, 25K, 50K classic; 50K freestyle; 25K freestyle; 8K freestyle
Biwabik, MN   
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Feb.28
Rainbow Rendezvous, 6K, 9K freestyle, classical
Waubun, MN   
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Feb.28
Squirrel Hill Loopy Loppet, 6K, 12K freestyle, classic
Minocqua, WI   
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March 2026
March 2026
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Mar.1
Erik Judeen Classic, 10K classic
Duluth, MN   
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Mar.7
Sleeping Giant Loppet, 35K freestyle, classic; 50K classic, pursuit; 50K freestyle, 8K, 20K freestyle, classic
Thunder Bay, ON   
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Mar.7
Great Bear Chase, 10K, 24K, 53K freestyle, classic; 20K, 53K skiathlon
Calumet, MI   
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Mar.7
Ski North Ultramarathon, 38K, 100K classic
Lutsen, MN   
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Mar.9-14
Canadian Nationals,
Beaupré, QC   
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Mar.9-14
Junior Nationals, 5K, 7.5K freestyle Mon; classic sprints Wed; 7.9K, 11.2K, 14.5K classic Fri; team relays Sat
Cable, WI   
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Mar.21
NewEast Bluff Meltdown, 20K freestyle
Copper Harbor, MI   
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Mar.27-29
US Nationals Spring Series, classic sprints Fri; 4 x 5K relay Sat; 40K freestyle Sun
Craftsbury Common, VT   
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April 2026
April 2026
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Apr.4
Lappe Run and Ski , 5K, 10K duathlon
Thunder Bay, ON   
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Apr.11
Easter Bunny Hoppet, 13K, 18K freestyle
Calumet, MI   
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December 2026
December 2026
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Coleraine JNQ, freestyle sprints Sat; 5K, 7.5K classic Sun
Coleraine, MN   Last date: Dec.21-22 2024
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January 2027
January 2027
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Hiihto Relays, 4 x 2.5K two person relay
Saint Paul, MN   Last date: Jan.1 2025
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Woodland Loppet, 10K, 20K freestyle
Elk River, MN   Last date: Jan.18 2025
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Tower Ridge 10K, 5K, 10K freestyle
Eau Claire, WI   Last date: Jan.18 2025
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Coleraine JNQ/CCSA, 5K, 10K freestyle Sat; 7.5K classic Sun
Coleraine, MN   Last date: Jan.20-21 2024
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Birkie Tour Night Race, 10K, 20K freestyle
Cable, WI   Last date: Jan.25 2025
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February 2027
February 2027
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CCSA Championships/JNQ, 7.5K, 15K, 20K freestyle Sat; 5K, 7.5K classic Sun
Houghton, MI   Last date: Feb.15-16 2025
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R.I.P.
Pincushion Mountain Winter Festival, 17K freestyle, classic; 6K classic
Grand Marais, MN   Last date: Feb.16 2025
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March 2027
March 2027
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Nordic Spirit, 18K freestyle
Duluth, MN   Last date: Mar.1 2025
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Lotvola Cup, 12K classical
Callaway, MN   Last date: Mar.2 2025
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Rhinelander JNQ, 5K, 10K freestyle Sat; 5K, 10K classic Sun
Rhinelander, WI   Last date: Mar.2-3 2024
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Brewskibeiner, 9K, 20K freestyle
Bloomington, MN   Last date: Mar.14 2025
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April 2027
April 2027
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MTU Spring Loppet, 5K, 10K, 15K, 20K freestyle
Houghton, MI   Last date: Apr.12 2025
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