Event Schedule

Sat: 8:30-9:30 AM Registration and bib pick-up at Mt. Ashwabay.

10:00 AM - 3.5k Youth Freestyle start

10:30 AM - 8k/11k Adult Pursuit; 8k Adult Classic; 11k Adult Skate start

11:30 AM - 0.5K Kids Fun Race start

Due to weather and/or course conditions, the start may be delayed, race distances changed, or the event cancelled.

Races

The Mt. Ashwabay Summit Ski Race offers a 3.5k youth, 8k/11k adult pursuit race (this is worldcup style, transition area to switch skis and poles), 8k adult classic, 11k adult skate, and 0.5k kids (8 and under) fun race. All races start and finish at the Mt. Ashwabay Chalet. Classic and skating lanes are provided throughout the skate courses. Middle School and High School racers are encouraged to do the 3.5k race.

Start

There may be wave starts for the adult races, if there are enough participants to warrant it. Wave assignment will be based on skier age on race day.

- 18 and under
- 19 to 39
- 46 and older

*Race officials may modify wave starts as needed to safely & efficiently run the event.

Awards

Homebaked cookies go to all finishers. The overall male and female winner of each race will receive a homemade pie or plate sized cookie bar. Awards will be given to the top three (3) male and top three (3)female finishers for each race in each age division. 3.5k age divisions: 8-9, 10-12, 13-15, 16-18. Adult race age divisions: 15-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+. The awards presentation will take place at Mt. Ashwabay following the race.

Timing/Results

Timing services are provided by Friends of Lake Superior Nordic Trails and 4HCANSKI members. This is an old-style race with hand timing. Results will be posted at the Mt. Ashwabay Chalet following the races and at www.ashwabaysummitskirace.com.