A Traverse City Tradition Since 1977
The North American Vasa is a two-day festival of cross-country ski and fatbike races on the Vasa Pathway, held annually, the second weekend in February.
Register Today!
51st Annual North American Vasa
February 13 - 14, 2027
Registration opens at 6pm on Tuesday, October 20th.
2026 Race Photos
Commemorate your 2026 Vasa with photos of your experience on the course!
King Vasa Speaks 2027 Race Bulletin
Coming Soon! Everything you need to know for race weekend: parking, packet pickup times and locations, bag drop, course maps, awards, and more for the 2027 Vasa.
2027 Race
Mark Esper 27K Classic Race
Price:
$85
Date Range:
02/13
Time:
9:00AM EST
Registration Opens October 20, 2026 at 6:00pm EDT
6K Freestyle High Schoolers
Price:
$20
Date Range:
02/13
Time:
9:10AM EST
Registration Opens October 20, 2026 at 6:00pm EDT
6k Freestyle Citizen Racer (Not High Schoolers)
Price:
$55
Date Range:
02/13
Time:
9:20AM EST
Registration Opens October 20, 2026 at 6:00pm EDT
Okerstrom 15K Freestyle Race
Price:
$75
Date Range:
02/13
Time:
9:35AM EST
Registration Opens October 20, 2026 at 6:00pm EDT
George Kuhn 27k Freestyle Race
Price:
$85
Date Range:
02/13
Time:
9:55AM EST
Registration Opens October 20, 2026 at 6:00pm EDT
Jr Vasa
Price:
$5
Date Range:
02/13
Time:
12:30PM EST
Registration Opens October 20, 2026 at 6:00pm EDT
Adaptive Skiers
Price:
$5
Date Range:
02/13
Time:
1:00PM EST
Registration Opens October 20, 2026 at 6:00pm EDT
6k Classic High School Race
Price:
$20
Date Range:
02/14
Time:
9:30AM EST
Registration Opens October 20, 2026 at 6:00pm EDT
6k Classic Citizen Race (Not High Schoolers)
Price:
$55
Date Range:
02/14
Time:
9:40AM EST
Registration Opens October 20, 2026 at 6:00pm EDT
Lombard Loppet 15 K Classic Race
Price:
$75
Date Range:
02/14
Time:
10:00AM EST
Registration Opens October 20, 2026 at 6:00pm EDT
Vasa 6k Classic/Freestyle Tour (Not Timed)
Price:
$40
Date Range:
02/14
Time:
10:30AM EST
Registration Opens October 20, 2026 at 6:00pm EDT
Start & Finish
Timber Ridge Resort
4050 E. Hammond Road
Traverse City, MI 49686 US
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