2025 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
*schedule is subject to change
In the event that the contingency plan should be implemented, the schedule will remain the same.
Friday February 7
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM - Packet Pick-Up at Timber Ridge
Saturday, February 8
FREESTYLE | FAT BIKE | JUNIOR VASA
8AM -11AM Packet Pick-Up , Timber Ridge * It is strongly suggested to pick up packets on Friday.
9:00 AM High School 6K Boys Freestyle
9:05 AM High School 6K Girls Freestyle
9:15 AM Okerstrom 15K Freestyle Ski Race
9:40 AM George Kuhn 27K Freestyle Ski Race
12:10 PM FAT BIKE 40K
12:15 PM FAT BIKE 20K
12:20 PM Junior Vasa (various distances)
12:50 PM All Abilities & *Adaptive Ski Race
(Please note that the NAV does not currently own Adaptive Nordic rigs, but we are actively seeking a source).
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Vasa Community Celebration @ Park Place Hotel - (must register for party with race registration)
Sunday, February 9
CLASSIC | TOUR | SNOWSHOE
8:00 AM- 10 AM Packet Pick Up , Timber Ridge
* It is strongly suggested to pick up packets on Friday.
9:30 AM High School Boys 6K Classic
9:35 AM High School Girls 6K Classic
9:50 AM 15K Lombard Loppet Classic Ski Race
10:35 AM Vasa 6K Tour - Classic
10:45 AM Vasa 6k Tour - Freestyle
11:00 AM Vasasaurus Stomp Snowshoe Race 6K
Michigan Cup Challenge Awards and crowing of the KING and QUEEN VASA
27K George Kuhn Half Marathon Freestyle - Join hundreds of skiers in the marquis race of the day with a hot lap of the world-famous Vasa Pathway. Combining elevation and long stretches of winding, flat and fast trails, it’s one you’ll enjoy even as you suffer! You’ll do one lap clockwise on the standard Vasa course, with trail segments including The Nipple, Headwaters, and Jack Pine - all your favorites! The course is approximately 27 kilometers and is a full Michigan Cup points race. Looking for more? Add the 15K Lombard Loppet Classic on Sunday to be entered into the Michigan Cup Challenge.
15K Okerstrom Kortelopet Freestyle - Hop into the action for a fun freestyle event! The 15 kilometer is a great race for first timers, skier enthusiasts and focused competitors. This race will run clockwise. If you’re a collegiate, add the 15K Lombard Loppet classic on Sunday to be entered into the Collegiate Challenge.
Fat bike races are a part of the Tour De Fat | Michigan Fat Bike Race Series (tourdefatmi.com)!
40K Fat Bike Race - The Fat Bike Race is a celebration of some of the best-maintained single track fat bike trails in the state! The fat bike races feature an all new course, featuring a wide open start, flowing singletrack and jumps, off camber turns, punchy short climbs and banked turns with about 60% singletrack. The course will be a fast 12 mile loop through the Pere Marquette Forest, one lap for beginners and two laps for competitive racers. It is also the last race in the Northern Michigan Fat Bike Series sponsored by Brick Wheels and Keen Technical Solutions.
20K Fat Bike Race - This race is a fun ride for anyone. The course is one lap of the Grand course.
Junior Vasa - The Junior Vasa Races are designed to inspire the next generation of Vasa Skiers by providing all the fun of the longer Vasa events in shorter distances, ideal for children who are new to the sport.
Bring your cowbell and cheer on the future of the Vasa.
All Abilities/Adaptive Skiers Race - This race is intended for all abilities. The North American Vasa currently does not own an adaptive Nordic ski equipment, however we are actively seeking this equipment so that we can offer the experience of Nordic skiing for all. If you have a questions regarding the Adapative/All Abilities race, please contact vasainfo@vasa.org
15K Lombard Loppet Classic - Go back to the roots of the sport! Get out your skins or wax-up for this approximately 15 kilometer clockwise course on the traditional Grand Travers Course. This is a Michigan Cup full points race.
6K Vasa Tour - Get in on the fun! Classic and freestyle waves in this approximately 6 kilometer course are open to all abilities! The tour is not timed or awarded.
6k-Snowshoe Race - This approximately 6 kilometer (2 laps) race runs through the rolling hills Timber Ridge and the scenic Pierre Marquette State Forest.
Combo Races
● Michigan Cup Challenge - The George Kuhn 27K Freestyle Ski Race (Saturday) + the Lombard Loppet 15K Classic (Sunday) combine to make up the Michigan Cup Challenge. This race awards the best all-round XC skiers! You don’t need to be on a Michigan Cup team to be eligible. Michigan Cup Challenge entrants will receive an automatic $20 registration discount. Note: You must register for the combo events at the same time (Run SignUp payment step) in order to receive the discount. The top male and female winners will be crowned King and Queen Vasa and be given cash awards - $550 for the winner, $300 for 2nd place and $150 for 3rd. Rank is determined by combined times of the two races. You get a price break if you register for both races of the Michigan Cup Challenge.
● Collegiate Challenge - The Okerstorm 15K freestyle race on Saturday + the 15K Lombard Loppet Classic on Sunday is for college teams and individual collegiates. Receive a $20 discount for registering in both events www.runsignup.com/vasa
Registration
Online Registration opens October 15th, 2024, and closes Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 6 PM.
Cancelation policy: Registration fees are non-refundable.
WAVE assignments are self selected and finals will be available at 12 PM on Friday, February 9th at Run Sign Up or during packet pick up in the Banquet Hall.
Once registered, you may transfer to a different event before February 5th, 6:00 PM, but you may not transfer your registration to another person. There are no refunds.
Packet Pick-up
You are highly encouraged to pick up packets on FRIDAY. Packet pick-up is held in the Timber Ridge on Friday, February 7 from 4 PM -7 PM; Saturday, February 8 from 8 AM -11 AM; and Sunday, February 9 from 8:30 AM -10 AM.
THERE IS NO DAY-OF REGISTRATION. P
Packets include racing bib, 2025 North American Vasa hat and several surprises from our sponsors.
Aid stations
Saturday - Bunker Hill and The Rock
Sunday - Bunker Hill
Restroom facility available at The Rock
MORE INFORMATION TBA.
PARKING and more?
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Art by Paul Welch