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Dec.9-10
Duluth JNQ/CCSA (Duluth, MN) | | | Dec.9, Dec.10
freestyle sprints Sat; 7.5K, 5K classic Sun
Junior National Qualifier racing for the Midwest and Great Lakes divisions, and a CCSA invitational. Held on the snowmaking trails at the Grand Avenue Nordic Center, hosted by the Duluth Ski Club.
Dec.9
Skadi's Chase (Maple Grove, MN) | | | Dec.9
8K freestyle; 4K freestyle
8 am; 8:40 am
Welcome winter with Skaği (Skaw-Dee), Norse goddess of skiers, in Skaği's Chase Nordic ski race. Choose from the citizen 8K race or the high school and middle school 4K race. The Loon Award will be presented to the top finisher in each category. Random door prize drawings for both races will be also be awarded.
Dec.9
NewCancelledSeason Opener (Calumet, MI) | |
7.5K freestyle
10 am EST
Cancelled due to low snow. Season Opener freestyle ski race on the Swedetown Trails.
Dec.13-Feb.21
4-6K
6:30 pm (repeats Wednesdays)
A weekly Wednesday evening race series in Duluth. Technique alternates between Classic and Freestyle from week to week. The venue rotates between Grand Avenue Nordic Center, Snowflake Nordic Center, Upper Spirit Campground Loop, Lester Park, and Cloquet/Pine Valley. Starts at first good snow; continues into early March, depending on conditions.
Dec.16
Hoigaards Relays (Maple Grove, MN) | | | Dec.16
6x1.5K relay masters; juniors
8 am; 8:45 am
Racing on manmade snow. Two races: Masters first, then Juniors. Masters race teams of 2, juniors race can have teams of 2 to 6 skiers. Elite juniors have option to compete in masters race.
Dec.16
CancelledSkinny Santa Solstice Ski (Elk River, MN) | |
10K, 20K freestyle
10 am
Cancelled due to the lack of snow. Early season race taking full advantage of the outer loop trail system. Racing on the challenging terrain of Woodland Trails. Two laps for the 20k, one lap for 10k. Registration will open only once snow arrives if it is groomable and in good condition.
Dec.16-17
Cable JNQ/CCSA (Cable, WI) | | | Dec.16, Dec.17
classic sprints; 10K freestyle
Junior National Qualifier racing for the Midwest and Great Lakes divisions, and a CCSA invitational. Individual starts on Sunday. Held on the Birkie trails, hosted by the American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation.
Dec.16-Feb.19
11K pursuit; 5K, 15K, 30K freestyle, classic
A virtual event featuring the Claire de Loon 5K, the Flowage 15K, the MECCA 30K, and the Turtle River Pursuit (11K classic, 11K skate, 2 legs combined time).
Dec.23
Winter Warm-up (Plymouth, MN) | | | Dec.23
10K freestyle; 5K freestyle
8:30 am, 9:15 am
Open to all skiers, divisions include Master and Junior/High School. Freestyle race but classic skiers may race and tracks will be set. The 5km race is a memorial event in honor of Osseo Coach Brad Rosch. Register online (limited race day registration).
Dec.26
Boxing Day Classic (Thunder Bay, ON) |
5K, 10K classic
1 pm
Held out at Lappe Nordic Center. Kids races too.
Dec.29-31
80, 160 miles ski, bike or run
Ski, bike or run self-supported race on the Tuscobia State Trail. Start locations and times dependent on race entered. All races finish at the KC Hall, Park Falls, WI.

Ongoing Race Series

Nov.30-Mar.28
Fresh Air Series (Thunder Bay, ON) |
5K freestyle
7 pm (repeats every other Thursday)
Thursday night race series at Lappe Nordic (generally every other Thursday). Events include: relays, obstacle course, sprints, as well as some standard race formats.
View a full list of Race Series and combined awards.
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