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.

Season Opener ski race on the Swedetown Trails. Interval starts.

Junior National Qualifier racing for the Midwest and Great Lakes divisions, and a CCSA invitational and SuperTour race. Individual starts on Sunday, mass start on Tuesday. Held on the Birkie trails, hosted by the American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation.

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.

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).

Dress up in your best Santa garb for this festive holiday event. Santa hats will be provided. There is also a 1K race for kids, with equipment available as needed.

Junior National Qualifier racing for the Midwest division. Held on the Mt. Itasca Winter Sports Center's Nordic ski trails, hosted by Mt. Itasca.

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.