FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

2025 Noquemanon Ski Marathon - CANCELED

The 2025 Mommaerts and Mahaney Financial Services Noquemanon Ski Marathon, presented by Honor Credit Union is Marquette’s Cross Country Ski race that is in its 27th year. Noted for the amazing vistas along the wooded course, racers of all kinds have been traveling this way for a quarter century to this event that falls on the third weekend in January.

The Noquemanon Ski Marathon’s mission is to host a high-quality one-of-a-kind winter experience with both safety and enjoyment at the forefront. These factors are paramount in our decision making as we evaluate our ability to safely host the Noquemanon each year. As the Race Committee prepared for the 2025 marathon, we paid a great deal of attention to the safety of our volunteers, our racers, our team, and the safety of our course options. It is important to the Race Committee that should any of these things come into question we would err on the side of caution to ensure the Noquemanon Ski Marathon’s legacy was one of healthy enjoyment of a sport and trail system we love.

“Although we have received some snow recently, we do not at this time have enough snow, or a quality base, upon which to safely cover rock outcroppings & set consistent classic track for an event of our size. With over 800 racers registered, the course safety would deteriorate within the first 100 racers. Additionally, there is no impactful snow in the extended forecast that would resolve our current trail conditions, for these reasons we have made the decision to cancel the Noquemanon Ski Marathon for 2025.” states, Jason Rolling, Noquemanon Ski Marathon Race Director.

The race intends on deferring registrations to next year and will have additional information on that process in the very near future. “It is humbling how many sponsors, volunteers and participants support this race each year. We would like to encourage skiers to come and experience all the things perhaps you haven’t been able to do in the past. Our downtown areas of Marquette, Ishpeming and Negaunee all have plenty of dining experiences. Our ski trails are open, and a full weekend of skiing is very attainable. Think about heading up to the Big Bay Trails, the Saux Head Trails or over to Valley Spur in Munising." says Nicole Swenson, Race Coordinator.

We will be regrouping our focus to make the 2026 Mommaerts and Mahaney Financial Services Noquemanon Ski Marathon, presented by Honor Credit Union the event that you have all come to love and embrace. We appreciate your support, and we look forward to seeing you on the trail.

The Mommaerts and Mahaney Financial Services Marathon, presented by Honor Credit Union is part of the Noquemanon Trail Network (NTN), a non-profit 501 (c) 3 organization that promotes development of integrated, multi-use, non-motorized trails. For more information on the NTN visit www.noquetrails.org.