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| Feb.1 |
Arrowhead 135 Winter Ultramarathon
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135 miles
7 am |
 International Falls, MN
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| 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. |
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| Feb.6 |
Badger State Winter Games
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4K, 10K, 21K, 43K classical, freestyle
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 Wausau, WI
608-226-4780 |
| Held at Nine Mile Forest. There's also 1K, 4K, and 7K races for kids and juniors. The games are open the events to non-Wisconsin residents. Quadrathlon event (run, bike, snowshoe, ski) on Sunday. |
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| Feb.6 |
Moraloppet
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10K freestyle
1 pm |
 Mora, MN
800-368-7772 |
| Race starts and finishes at the Vasaloppet Nordic Center on the north end of town. This timed event has numerous class awards. |
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| Feb.6-7 |
City of Lakes Loppet
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sprints Sat; 25K classical, 35K 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. Kids races and elite/citizen sprints on Saturday. |
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| Feb.6 |
Mt. Ashwabay Summit Ski Race
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11K freestyle
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. |
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| Feb.13 |
Pre-Birkie
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26K, 42K freestyle
10 am |
Hayward, WI
715-634-4994 |
| Starts on Lake Hayward and finishes at Hwy OO. One big mass start! |
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| Feb.13-14 |
North American Vasa
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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. |
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| Feb.13 |
 Eldris Sprints
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1K sprints
2 pm |
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. |
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| Feb.14 |
Mora Vasaloppet
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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! |
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| Feb.14 |
North End Classic
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13K, 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. Special college/HS race fees. |
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| Feb.20 |
Minnesota Finlandia
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25K classical; 50K, 25K freestyle
9:30 am; 10 am |
 Bemidji, MN
218-751-0041 |
| A challenging course with many good hills and lots of woods! One of the best run races in Minnesota (especially the wave starts)! Fun events on Sunday as well. |
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| Feb.20 |
Rib Lake HinderBinder
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22K classical; 22K freestyle
10 am; 10:15 am |
Rib Lake, WI
715-748-2307 |
| 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 8K high school and 3K jr high races and a free 1k kids race. |
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| Feb.20 |
Stump Farm Race
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5K, 20K freestyle
10:15 am, 11:30 am |
 Green Bay, WI
920-822-5791 |
| Held on the trails at Reforestation Camp. |
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| Feb.20 |
Book Across the Bay
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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. |
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| Feb.20 |
Snowflake and Inga-Lami Races
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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. Held at either Baker Park or Elm Creek, in association with Gear West. |
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| Feb.20 |
Twin Ports Championships
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10K freestyle
10 am |
Duluth, MN
218-728-4466 |
| Mass start freestyle race using the full trail system at Snowflake. |
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| Feb.20-21 |
SuperTour at Madison Winter Fest
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Sprints
2:30 pm Sat; 9:30 am Sun |
 Madison, WI
608-385-8864 |
| Cross-country sprints around the Wisconsin State Capitol in heart of downtown Madison. Team sprints relays and 100m WR attempt (freestyle) on Saturday. Classic technique sprints on Sunday. Citizen, kids and high school divisions as well. |
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| Feb.20 |
Winter Challenge Loppet
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7.3K classical
1:30 pm |
Bigfork, MN
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| A low-key classical race at Scenic State Park, part of the Bigfork Valley Winter Challenge. |
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| Feb.20 |
Skiers vs Cyclists TT
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6K freestyle
11 am |
Lake Elmo, MN
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| 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. |
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| Feb.21 |
Erik Judeen Classic
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10K classical
11 am |
Duluth, MN
218-525-7326 |
| Held out on the Charlie Banks ski trails at Korkki Nordic Center. Kids race too. |
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| Feb.26 |
Birkie Citizen Sprints
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2 pm |
Hayward, WI
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| Citizen sprints on the streets of downtown Hayward. |
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| Feb.27 |
American Birkebeiner
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22K, 51K freestyle, classical
8:20 am |
Hayward, WI
800-872-2753 |
| The benchmark race. The largest ski race in North America. Sign up early! |
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| Feb.27 |
Big Bay Honey Bear Classic
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15K, 30K classical
noon |
 Big Bay, MI
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| Mass start classic race, held on the Big Bay Pathway classic only trail in Big Bay, Michigan. |
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| Feb.27-28 |
Bearskin Wilderness Pursuit
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10K classical Sat; 10K freestyle Sun
10 am; 10 am |
Grand Marais, MN
218-388-2292 |
| Come to beautiful Bearskin Lodge during the Gunflint Trail's Winter Tracks Festival for a true wilderness ski race, the Bearskin Wilderness Pursuit. Free sprint and kids races on Friday. |
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| Feb.28 |
Beaver Dam Classic
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5K,10K classical
1 pm |
Mora, MN
320-679-3530 |
| 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 north of Mora. |
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| On-Going Race Series |
| Dec.2-Feb.17 |
Elm Creek Relays / Time Trial
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5K freestyle, 5K classical
7 pm, 7:30 pm (repeats Wednesdays) |
Maple Grove, MN
763-493-3260 |
| 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. |
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| 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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| Dec.15-Feb.16 |
Elver Park Race Series
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5K, 10K freestyle, classical
7 pm (repeats Tuesdays) |
Madison, WI
608-255-8494 |
| A series of races held on Tuesday evenings at Elver Park (no race on Dec 29th). Put on by Madison Nordic Ski club. |
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| Dec.15-Feb.16 |
Iowa City Tuesday Night Series
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7 pm |
 Iowa City, IA
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| Low-key Tuesday night race series at Univ of Iowa Ashton CC trails. |
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| Jan.6-Feb.17 |
Lapham Peak Series
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3.7K freestyle
7 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 6 weeks, additional classical events every other week. There is also a Jr High series.
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| Jan.6-Feb.17 |
MYSL Team Sprint Series
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team sprints
6:30 pm (repeats Wednesdays) |
Minneapolis, MN
612-724-4071 |
| 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. |
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| Jan.19-Feb.2 |
Pine Valley Series
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5K classical, freestyle
6:30 pm (repeats Tuesdays) |
Cloquet, MN
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| 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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