2012-2013 Racing Calendar

December 2012 December 2012 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
Dec.5-Feb.20	Elm Creek Series       |   |   |  Dec.5, Dec.12, Dec.19, Dec.26, Jan.2, Jan.9, Jan.16, Jan.23, Jan.30, Feb.6, Feb.13, Feb.20,	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.
Dec.5-Mar.6	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.5-Mar.13	Fresh Air Series       |   |  Dec.19,	5K freestyle 7 pm (repeats Wednesday)	Thunder Bay, ON
Tuesday night race series at Lappe Nordic.
Dec.8	Hoigaards Relays       |  Dec.8,	4x2K relay masters; juniors 6:45 am; 7:30 am	Bloomington, MN 952-929-1351
Racing on manmade snow. Teams of 2, 3 or 4 persons. Two races: Masters first, then Juniors. Held at Hyland Hills downhill area.
Dec.8-9	Wolverine Challenge JOQ       |	5K, 10K freestyle Sat; 5K, 10K classical Sun	Ironwood, MI 906-932-4750
Cancelled due to poor snow conditions. 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.15-16	Wausau JOQ       |   |  Dec.15, Dec.16,	1K sprints freestyle Sat; 1K sprints classical Sun 9am; 9 am	Wausau, WI 715-842-3678
Aspirus JNQ Sprint races at Greenwood Hills Country Club. Open to CXC Juniors, College, HS/MS, Youth, Adaptive, and Open Class.
Dec.15	Test The Lungs Race       |   |	5K, 10K freestyle 10 am	Lake Elmo, MN
Cancelled due to poor snow conditions. Fun, fast, and short skate race on the brand-new trails at Green Acres. And get free testing for exercise induced asthma.
Dec.16	SMU 10K       |   |	10K classical; 10K freestyle 10 am; 1 pm	Winona, MN
Cancelled due to lack of snow and short prep time. Mass start classical race on the scenic trails at St. Mary's University. Freestyle race in the afternoon.
Dec.22	Lotvola Cup       |   |	12K classical 11 am	Callaway, MN 800-654-7711
Event was cancelled for this weekend, plan to reschedule later this winter. 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 keepsake for registrants. MYSL race after the adults finish.
Dec.22	Skinny Santa Solstice Ski       |   |   |  Dec.22,	10K, 20K freestyle 10 am	Elk River, MN
New course for 2012! Racing on the challenging terrain of Woodland Trails. Kids 1K and 2K races afterward.
Dec.23	West Itasca Xmas-New Year Ski Races       |   |   |  Dec.23,	5K, 20K classical, freestyle 10 am	Waubun, MN 612-991-4912
Part of the West Itasca Xmas-New Year XC Ski Festival. Cookies and coffee and door prizes are provided. Tour options as well.
Dec.26	Boxing Day Classic       |   |  Dec.26,	15K classical 1 pm	Thunder Bay, ON 807-346-0607
Held out at Lappe Nordic Center. Kids races too.
Dec.28-30	Tuscobia Ultramarathon	25K, 50K, 75, 150 miles ski, bike or run	Park Falls, WI 715-518-3069
Ski, bike or run 25k, 50k, 75 miles, or 150 miles self-supported race. Starts in Rice Lake and finishes in Park Falls.
Dec.29	Blueberry Hills Classic       |   |	5K, 10K classical 10:30 am	Deer River, MN 218-328-5191
Cancelled due to poor trail conditions. Features the beautiful Blueberry Hills ski trails.
Dec.29	Como Championships       |   |   |  Dec.29,	5K, 10K freestyle 9 am	Saint Paul, MN 651-964-8442
Holiday race at Como Park. Separate mens and womens starts. High school race as well, and a free kids race.
Dec.29-30	Hidden Valley Holiday Games       |   |   |  Dec.29,	sprints Sat; 15K freestyle, classical Sun 2 pm Sat; 10 am Sun	Ely, MN
A wide variety of events for the whole family, including sprints, in-laws relays, obstacle course on Saturday, and freestyle or classical adult, kids races on Sunday.
On-Going Race Series
Dec.5-Feb.20	Elm Creek Series       |   |   |  Dec.5, Dec.12, Dec.19, Dec.26, Jan.2, Jan.9, Jan.16, Jan.23, Jan.30, Feb.6, Feb.13, Feb.20,	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.
Dec.5-Mar.6	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.5-Mar.13	Fresh Air Series       |   |  Dec.19,	5K freestyle 7 pm (repeats Wednesday)	Thunder Bay, ON
Tuesday night race series at Lappe Nordic.

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Jan.2-Feb.13	Lapham Peak Series       |   |   |  Jan.2, Jan.9, Jan.16, Jan.23, Jan.30, Feb.6, Feb.6, Feb.13,	3.7K freestyle 7:40 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 are also youth and high school series, which start earlier in the evening.
Jan.2-Feb.13	MYSL Team Sprint Series       |   |   |  Jan.2, Jan.9, Feb.6, Feb.13,	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.
Jan.5	Waukesha County X-C Ski Race       |   |   |  Jan.5,	5K, 12K freestyle 11:30 am	Waukesha, WI 262-896-8074
Held at Nashotah Park. There's also a 1 mile kids race held earlier in the morning.
Jan.5	Valley Spur Eki Loppet       |   |   |  Jan.5,	7K, 14K freestyle, classical 10 am EST	Munising, MI 906-387-2323
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.5	Finding Rainbow       |   |   |  Jan.5,	20K freestyle, classical 10 am	Waubun, MN 612-991-4912
Rolling race over the Rainbow Resort trail system.
Jan.5-6	Twin Cities Championships       |   |  Jan.5, Jan.6,	5K, 10K classical Sat; 7.5K, 15K freestyle Sun 10 am Sat; 10 am Sun	Twin Cities, MN
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.8-Mar.5	Elver Park Race Series       |   |   |  Jan.8,	5K, 10K freestyle, classical 7 pm (repeats Tuesdays)	Madison, WI 608-255-8494
A series of races held on Tuesday evenings at Elver Park. Put on by Madison Nordic Ski club. Team racing.
Jan.12	Seeley Hills Classic       |   |	22K, 42K classical 10 am	Seeley, WI 715-798-3571
Cancelled due to poor snow conditions. 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.12	Pre-Loppet       |   |   |  Jan.12,	17K freestyle, classical 10 am	Minneapolis, MN
Test drive the opening half of the City of Lakes Loppet with a freestyle (or classical) race. Mass start.
Jan.12	Dammen Nordic Ski Race       |   |	8K classical; 13K freestyle 10 am; 11 am	Austin, MN 507-440-0449
Cancelled due to rain. Held on the beautifully groomed trails at the Hormel Nature Center in Austin MN. There is also a 1 mile beginners/kids race earlier.
Jan.12	SISU Ski Fest       |   |	21K, 42K freestyle, classicaI	Ironwood, MI 906-932-4850
Cancelled due to poor snow conditions. Point-to-point marathon race starting at ABR and finishing in downtown Ironwood. Kids races too.
Jan.13	King Boreas       |   |   |  Jan.13,	7.5K, 15K freestyle 9 am	Saint Paul, MN
Part of the St. Paul Winter Carnival. Demos, free lessons, and kids race too.
Jan.15-Feb.5	Pine Valley Series       |   |   |  Jan.29,	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.19	Snekkevik       |   |	12K, 24K freestyle; 12K classical 9:30 am	Wausau, WI 715-845-5121
Cancelled due to poor snow conditions. Mass start races at Nine Mile Ski Trails. 6K high school, 3.5K junior races. Merchandise raffle for all registered racers.
Jan.19	Lapham Loppet       |   |   |  Jan.19,	11K freestyle 11:15 am	Delafield, WI 262-965-2035
Held at Lapham Peak. Wave starts on outer loop. There are also 4.5K high school, and 1K kids race. Snowmaking loop is the start.
Jan.19	Balsam Vinter Fest       |   |	10K, 20K freestyle 11 am	Amery, WI 715-268-8655
Cancelled due to poor snow conditions. 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.19-20	Tour de Twin Cities Battle Creek SuperTour/JOQ       |   |   |  Jan.19, Jan.20,	5K, 10K freestyle Sat; 5K, 10K, 15K, 20K classical Sun	Saint Paul, MN
Freestyle individual starts on Saturday, and mass start classical format on Sunday, sprints on Monday. SuperTour and JOQ divisions, plus open to citizen racers.
Jan.19	Eckerbeiner       |	5K freestyle noon	Trempealeau, WI
Mass start freestyle race through the orchard of Ecker's Apple Farm. Kids race in the afternoon.
Jan.20	Fridtjof Nansen       |   |	15K freestyle 11 am	Eau Claire, WI 715-839-8111
Cancelled due to poor snow conditions. 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.20	Greenbush Nordic Challenge       |   |	15K freestyle 10 am	Greenbush, WI 920-467-2099
Adult race has been cancelled due to poor snow conditions. Held on the Greenbush Trails in Kettle Moraine State Forest. There are also kids, middle and high school races.
Jan.20	Chassell Classic       |   |	5K, 10K classical 12:50 pm EST	Chassell, MI 906-523-4884
Race on hiatus in 2013 as they look for new volunteers. Varied terrain, held on the Chassell Ski Trails.
Jan.20	Waukesha Barnelopet Kids Race       |	1K, 2K freestyle 1:30 pm	Waukesha, WI 262-896-8074
Cancelled due to poor snow conditions. 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.25	Montebello Niteski       |   |   |  Jan.25,	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.25-27	Tour de Twin Cities Wirth SuperTour/JOQ       |   |   |  Jan.25, Jan.26, Jan.27,	classical sprints Fri; 5K, 10K classical Sat; 10K, 15K, 20K freestyle Sun	Minneapolis, MN 612-604-5330
SuperTour and JOQ races at Theodore Wirth (with open, college and youth divisions). Individual starts Saturday, pursuit format on Sunday.
Jan.26	Noquemanon Ski Marathon       |   |  Jan.26,	12K, 24K, 50K 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.26-27	Lappe Invitational       |	classical Sat; freestyle Sun 1pm; noon	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.26	Dam Phunski Race       |	5K, 10K freestyle 10:30 am	La Farge, WI 608-625-2960
Cancelled due to poor snow conditions. The Dam Phunski is a scenic point-to-point classic and freestyle cross country ski course along the scenic Old Highway 131 Trail. Proceeds benefit the Kickapoo Valley Reserve Education and Events Program. Kids 1K race too.
Jan.27	Iola Norseman Challenge       |   |   |  Jan.27,	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.27	Marine/O'Brien Ski Race       |   |   |  Jan.27,	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 1:45PM! Again this year is a 8km wooden ski tour that starts with the classic race.
Jan.27	SMU 10K Classic       |   |	10K classical; 10K freestyle 10 am; 1 pm	Winona, MN 507-457-8740
Race has been cancelled. Mass start classical race on the scenic trails at St. Mary's University. Freestyle race in the afternoon.
Jan.27	Nordic Spirit       |   |   |  Jan.27,	13K, 25K, 38K classical 10:30 am	Duluth, MN 218-208-8018
Held at the Spirit Mountain ski trails. Hosted by the Duluth XC ski club. Kids race also offered.
Jan.28	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.
On-Going Race Series
Dec.5-Feb.20	Elm Creek Series       |   |   |  Dec.5, Dec.12, Dec.19, Dec.26, Jan.2, Jan.9, Jan.16, Jan.23, Jan.30, Feb.6, Feb.13, Feb.20,	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.
Dec.5-Mar.6	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.5-Mar.13	Fresh Air Series       |   |  Dec.19,	5K freestyle 7 pm (repeats Wednesday)	Thunder Bay, ON
Tuesday night race series at Lappe Nordic.
Jan.2-Feb.13	Lapham Peak Series       |   |   |  Jan.2, Jan.9, Jan.16, Jan.23, Jan.30, Feb.6, Feb.6, Feb.13,	3.7K freestyle 7:40 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 are also youth and high school series, which start earlier in the evening.
Jan.2-Feb.13	MYSL Team Sprint Series       |   |   |  Jan.2, Jan.9, Feb.6, Feb.13,	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.
Jan.8-Mar.5	Elver Park Race Series       |   |   |  Jan.8,	5K, 10K freestyle, classical 7 pm (repeats Tuesdays)	Madison, WI 608-255-8494
A series of races held on Tuesday evenings at Elver Park. Put on by Madison Nordic Ski club. Team racing.
Jan.15-Feb.5	Pine Valley Series       |   |   |  Jan.29,	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.2	Badger State Winter Games       |   |   |  Feb.2,	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.
Feb.2	Moraloppet       |   |  Feb.2,	10K, 20K freestyle 11 am	Mora, MN 800-368-6672
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 1 pm.
Feb.2	Iowa Winter Games       |   |   |  Feb.2,	8K classical; 10K freestyle 10 am; 2 pm	Dubuque, IA 563-583-6345
Rescheduled to Feb 2 due to poor snow conditions in January. Held at Mines of Spain State Park in Dubuque. Only open to Iowa and Illinois residents.
Feb.2-3	City of Lakes Loppet       |   |   |  Feb.3,	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.
Feb.2	Mt. Ashwabay Summit Ski Race       |   |   |  Feb.2,	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!
Feb.2	Wolf Tracks Rendezvous       |   |   |  Feb.2,	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.
Feb.2	Nicolet Norski       |   |   |  Feb.2,	36K freestyle, classical; 7K freestyle 11:45 am; noon	Lakewood, WI 920-609-5654
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.
Feb.3	Erik Judeen Classic       |   |   |  Feb.3,	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.
Feb.3	Lumberjack Jaunt       |   |   |  Feb.3,	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.
Feb.9	Kamview Tour       |   |   |  Feb.9,	5K,15K, 30K freestyle 10 am	Thunder Bay, ON 807-475-7081
Rescheduled from original Feb 2 date due to cold weather. Held on the Kamview Nordic Centre Ski Trails. Course groomed for both skate and classic.
Feb.9	Pre-Birkie       |   |   |  Feb.9,	26K freestyle, classical 10 am	Hayward, WI 715-634-4994
Starts on Lake Hayward and finishes at Hwy OO. One big mass start!
Feb.9-10	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.9	Eldris Sprints       |	1K sprints 11 am	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.9	Boathouse Classic Winter Triathlon	1K snowshoe, 6K classical 10 am	Ely, MN 218-365-4343
Rescheduled due to cold conditions. 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.
Feb.10	Vasaloppet USA       |   |   |  Feb.10,	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.10	North End Classic       |   |   |  Feb.10,	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.
Feb.16	Sawtooth International       |   |  Feb.16,	10K classical; 20K freestyle 10 am; 11 am	Grand Marais, MN 218-387-1862
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. Again there will separate combined awards for the top male and female who race both events.
Feb.16	Minnesota Finlandia       |   |   |  Feb.16,	25K classical; 50K, 25K freestyle 10 am; 10:30 am	Bemidji, MN
A challenging course with many good hills and lots of woods! One of the best run races in Minnesota (especially the wave starts)!
Feb.16	Rib Lake HinderBinder       |   |   |  Feb.16,	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 7K high school and 3K junior high races and a free 1k kids race.
Feb.16	Book Across the Bay       |  Feb.16,	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.16	Snowflake and Inga-Lami Races       |   |   |  Feb.16,	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.
Feb.16-17	Madison Winter Fest SuperTour       |   |  Feb.16, Feb.17,	sprints freestyle, classical 2:30 pm Sat; 9:30 am Sun	Madison, WI 608-385-8864
Cross-country sprints featuring some of the best skiers in the nation racing around the Wisconsin State Capitol in heart of downtown Madison. Citizen, kids and high school divisions as well.
Feb.16	Honey Bear Classic       |	12K, 24K classical, freestyle 10 am	Marquette, MI
Run on the Noque trail, Forestville trailhead (may change).
Feb.16	Winter Challenge Loppet       |   |  Feb.16,	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.
Feb.16	Skiers vs Cyclists TT       |   |   |  Feb.16,	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.16	Woodland Loppet       |   |   |  Feb.16,	10K, 20K freestyle 10 am	Elk River, MN
The 20 km course will take full advantage of the new trail system; winding through the hilltop loop, triple hills, up Big Tooth Shoot to Top-of-the-World and back through the city park's trails to start the second loop. The 10 km courses will follow the same path with only one loop.
Feb.17	Boulder Lake Ski Race       |   |   |  Feb.17,	11K, 31K freestyle 11 am	Duluth, MN 320-492-1275
Rescheduled to Feb 17th due to poor snow conditions in January. Flat, fast and fun racing on the Boulder Lake Mgmt Trails, just north of Duluth. Also features a snowshoe race.
Feb.17	Ski Out Cancer	2K, 5K, 10K freestyle, classical 2 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 is a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. Great prize money and also casual races for the family.
Feb.17	SMU 10K Deux       |   |	10K classical; 10K freestyle 10 am; 1 pm	Winona, MN
Cancelled due to poor snow conditions. Mass start classical in the morning followed by a mass start skate race in the afternoon.
Feb.23	American Birkebeiner       |   |  Feb.23,	23K, 50K freestyle; 54K classical 8:20 am	Hayward, WI 800-872-2753
The benchmark race. The largest ski race in North America. Sign up early!
Feb.23	Edgewood Winter Blast       |   |   |  Feb.23,	6K, 12K freestyle; 5K classical 9 am; 11:15 am	Fargo, ND 701-499-6088
Rescheduled from original Jan 12th date. Skate and classical races. There is also youth/recreational 3K races and a 1K kids race.
Feb.24	Beaver Dam Classic       |	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, roughly 15 miles north of Mora. Start and finish near the Mora Ski Club Beaver Lodge.
Feb.28	Sleeping Giant Sprints       |	200m sprints 6:30 pm	Thunder Bay, ON 807-475-7081
Head to head sprints on a fast, 200m track at Kamview Nordic. Sudden death format, cash prizes! Part of the big Sleeping Giant weekend celebrations.
On-Going Race Series
Dec.5-Feb.20	Elm Creek Series       |   |   |  Dec.5, Dec.12, Dec.19, Dec.26, Jan.2, Jan.9, Jan.16, Jan.23, Jan.30, Feb.6, Feb.13, Feb.20,	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.
Dec.5-Mar.6	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.5-Mar.13	Fresh Air Series       |   |  Dec.19,	5K freestyle 7 pm (repeats Wednesday)	Thunder Bay, ON
Tuesday night race series at Lappe Nordic.
Jan.2-Feb.13	Lapham Peak Series       |   |   |  Jan.2, Jan.9, Jan.16, Jan.23, Jan.30, Feb.6, Feb.6, Feb.13,	3.7K freestyle 7:40 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 are also youth and high school series, which start earlier in the evening.
Jan.2-Feb.13	MYSL Team Sprint Series       |   |   |  Jan.2, Jan.9, Feb.6, Feb.13,	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.
Jan.8-Mar.5	Elver Park Race Series       |   |   |  Jan.8,	5K, 10K freestyle, classical 7 pm (repeats Tuesdays)	Madison, WI 608-255-8494
A series of races held on Tuesday evenings at Elver Park. Put on by Madison Nordic Ski club. Team racing.
Jan.15-Feb.5	Pine Valley Series       |   |   |  Jan.29,	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.2	Sleeping Giant Loppet       |   |   |  Mar.2,	8K, 20K, 35K, 50K freestyle, classical 10 am EST	Lake Mary Louise, ON 807-475-7081
Held on the trails at Sleeping Giant Provincial Park, up near Thunder Bay, Canada. Formerly known at the Sibley Ski Tour. Expertly groomed for both classic and skating techniques.
Mar.2	River View Loppet       |   |   |  Mar.2,	12K, 24K classical, freestyle 10 am	Brule, WI 715-372-5678
Held out on the After Hours ski trails. Mass start events by gender. There is also a 5K family tour.
Mar.2	Hoigaards Slush Rush Race       |   |   |  Mar.2,	10K freestyle 8:45 am	Maple Grove, MN 612-374-9028
A fun family race to wind down the ski season. High school/juniors races, and kids races (untimed) as well.
Mar.2	Buena Vista Snowjourn       |   |   |  Mar.2,	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.2	Rainbow Rendezvous       |   |   |  Mar.2,	10K freestyle, classical 10 am	Waubun, MN 612-991-4912
Held on the wide trail system at Rainbow Resort. There is also a 6K tour.
Mar.2	Lake Wissota Loppet       |	10K classical; 10K, 20K freestyle 9 am	Chippewa Falls, WI 715-726-1125
The entire race will take place on Lake Wissota in Chippewa Falls, starting at The Edge. There is also a snowshoe race.
Mar.2-3	Midwest Junior Championships       |   |  Mar.2, Mar.3,	1-5K classical Sat; 1-5K freestyle Sun	Minneapolis, MN
Young skiers from across the Midwest race on the 2011 Junior Olympic course at Theodore Wirth Park in Minneapolis. Also a skiball tournament and skixc course.
Mar.2	Squirrel Hill Pursuit       |   |   |  Mar.2,	10K, 24K continuous pursuit 9 am	Minocqua, WI 715-356-3309
Classic (4K/10K) on a course groomed strictly for classic skiing then ski into an exchange zone, change on the fly to skating equipment and head out for the skate leg (6K/14K) on a groomed skate course. Individual or two person relay divisions. 2K kids race to follow.
Mar.3	Minnesota State Pursuit Championships       |   |   |  Mar.3,	10K duathlon format noon	Minneapolis, MN
Held at Theodore Wirth 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. Separate mens and womens races.
Mar.3	Black Lake Loppet       |   |  Mar.3,	12K freestyle, classical 11:30 am	Bemidji, MN 218-766-2882
Held on the private Black Lake Trails. Handicap start roughly calculated in an effort to create a mass finish. Coffee, doughnuts and bonfire. Unique prizes and divisions. No entry fee.
Mar.3	Cloquet City Meet       |	5.5K classical, freestyle 2:30 pm	Cloquet, MN
Kids and adult races, with ski jumping around noon.
Mar.9	Kamview Classic       |	5K, 10K classical 7 pm	Thunder Bay, ON 807-475-7081
Held on the Kamview Nordic Centre Ski Trails, evening races on lighted trails.
Mar.9	Pepsi Challenge       |   |   |  Mar.9,	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.
Mar.9	Great Bear Chase       |   |  Mar.9,	14K freestyle, 26K classical, freestyle, 50K freestyle, classical 8:30 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.9	Pole, Pedal, Pant Winter Triathlon       |   |   |  Mar.9,	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.10	Springloppet       |   |	12K classical; 12K, 24K freestyle 11 am; 11:20 am	Grand Rapids, MN 218-999-5046
Cancelled due to too much new snowfall. Classical and freestyle races on the trails at Sugar Hills. Also kids races in the afternoon.
Mar.16	Short-Notice: White Out Graystone Race       |   |   |  Mar.16,	10K freestyle 11 am	Saint Cloud, MN
A fundraiser race in honor of late member Jim White. A donation only race to benefit two charities and promoting the fun and camaraderie of skiing and ski racing.
Mar.16	Short-Notice: Luck of the Woodlands Loppet       |   |   |  Mar.16,	10K, 20K freestyle 10 am	Elk River, MN
Final race of the season at Woodlands, come out and celebrate winter! Separate 10K division for high school/college skiers. There will also be a free kids race.
On-Going Race Series
Dec.5-Mar.6	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.5-Mar.13	Fresh Air Series       |   |  Dec.19,	5K freestyle 7 pm (repeats Wednesday)	Thunder Bay, ON
Tuesday night race series at Lappe Nordic.
Jan.8-Mar.5	Elver Park Race Series       |   |   |  Jan.8,	5K, 10K freestyle, classical 7 pm (repeats Tuesdays)	Madison, WI 608-255-8494
A series of races held on Tuesday evenings at Elver Park. Put on by Madison Nordic Ski club. Team racing.

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Apr.6-7	24 Hours of Lappe       |   |	24 hour race noon	Thunder Bay, ON 807-346-0607
24 hours of ski racing -- starts noon on Saturday, wraps up noon on Sunday. Teams or individuals. Held at Lappe Nordic.
Apr.10	Short-Notice: April Snowflake Race       |   |	4 km freestyle 6:30 pm	Duluth, MN
Last Wednesday Night Ski Race at Snowflake! George will groom so give him a couple of dollars.
Apr.13	Lappe Run and Ski       |	5K, 10K duathlon 11 am	Thunder Bay, ON 807-346-0607
Ski on trails, transition in stadium and then run on concession road and finish off with year end party!