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| Mar.6 |
Sleeping Giant Loppet
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10K, 20K, 35K, 50K freestyle, classical
10 am EST |
 Lake Mary Louise, ON
807-475-7081 |
| Formerly known at the Sibley Ski Tour. Held on the trails at Sleeping Giant Provincial Park, up near Thunder Bay, Canada. |
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| Mar.6 |
Lakeland Loppet
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8K classical, freestyle; 25K classical, freestyle
9 am; 11 am |
 Minocqua, WI
715-356-3309 |
| Held out at Minocqua Winter Park. Wave starts and separate classical and skate races. There's also high school and kids races. |
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| Mar.6 |
River View Loppet
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12K classical; 12K, 24K freestyle
10 am |
 Brule, WI
715-372-5678 |
| Held out on the After Hours ski trails. Interval starts. There is also a 4K youth race. |
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| Mar.6 |
Hoigaards Slush Rush Race
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10K freestyle
8:45 am |
 Maple Grove, MN
763-478-9223 |
| Updated: Moved to Elm Creek with new start time. A fun race to wind down the ski season. High school and kids races as well. |
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| Mar.6 |
Buena Vista Snowjourn
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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. |
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| Mar.6 |
Rainbow Rendezvous
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10K freestyle, 16K classical,
10 am |
Waubun, MN
612-991-4912 |
| Held on the wide trail system at Rainbow Resort. There is also a 6K tour. |
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| Mar.6 |
 Short-notice: Spring Fling
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10K, 20K freestyle
noon |
Elk River, MN
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| Early spring race at Elk River. Proceeds help support the Macalester ski team and Woodland grooming. |
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| Mar.6 |
Iceman Triathlon
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6K ski, 12K bike, 5K run, sled
10 am |
 Grand Forks, ND
701-330-0709 |
| The race will involve cross country skiing, biking, and running (and sledding) on and around the Greenway in Grand Forks North Dakota. Some of the skiing may involve ungroomed trail. |
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| Mar.6 |
Springloppet
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12K classical; 12K, 24K freestyle
11 am; 11:20 am |
 Grand Rapids, MN
218-256-8323 |
| Classical and freestyle races on the trails at Sugar Hills. Also kids races in the afternoon. |
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| Mar.7 |
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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| Mar.7 |
Short-notice: Shell Lake Sprint
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2K freestyle; 5K freestyle
1:30 pm; 2:50 pm |
Shell Lake, WI
715-205-4424 |
| Both 2K and 5K races in Shell Lake on the Red Barn ski trail system. Divisions for adults, high school and kids. |
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| Mar.7 |
Short-notice: Elk River Biathlon Race
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12K experienced race; 2.5K, 7K novice race
9 am; 11 am |
Elk River, MN
612-724-6009 |
| Late season biathlon race at Woodlands! Open to experienced and novice (first-timers!) biathletes. Novice need to RSVP to insure spare equipment. |
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| Mar.13 |
Great Bear Chase
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26K classical, freestyle; 50K freestyle
9 am EST, 9:30 am EST; 9:20 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. |
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| Mar.13 |
 Wooden Ski Rendezvous
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5K classical
10 am |
Duluth, MN
218-726-1550 |
| Cancelled due to warm and wet conditions. Wooden skis must have wooden bottoms and authentic boots, bindings and other equipment is encouraged. Also, prizes for best vintage dress. Held out at Snowflake Nordic. |
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| Mar.13 |
Pole, Pedal, Pant Winter Triathlon
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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. |
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| Mar.13 |
Chili Bowl Equinox
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10K duathlon format
10 am |
Dresser, WI
715-755-2955 |
| Held on the Troll Hollow course at Trollhaugen. Two laps classical then switch equipment on the fly for two laps skating. There's also a hill climb race, and chili lunch for all participants. |
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| Mar.13 |
Lake Wissota Loppet
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10K classical; 10K, 20K freestyle
9 am |
Chippewa Falls, WI
715-726-3231 |
| The entire race will take place on Lake Wissota in Chippewa Falls, starting at The Edge. There is also a snowshoe race. |
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| Mar.14 |
Last Ditch Switch
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10K duathlon format
9 am |
Osseo, MN
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| Held at Elm Creek 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. |
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| Mar.21 |
ABR Spring Race
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19K freestyle
8:54 am |
Ironwood, MI
906-932-3502 |
| Held out on the top notch ABR trail system. Special equalizer format handicapping based on age and sex. First one across the line wins. Also a youth 6K race, 3K kids race and 1K gorilla chase! |
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| Mar.27-28 |
24 Hours of Lappe
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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. |
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| On-Going Race Series |
| Dec.2-Mar.3 |
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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