Skinny Skis Moose Chase Nordic Ski Race

About the Event

This premier Nordic race includes distances for all ages and ability levels, with a 20K, 10K, 5K, 3K, and a free 1/2K. This is a skate, or freestyle, Nordic skiing event. There is no specific classic division and no classic tracks.

Schedule:

10:15 – 20km & 10km Half Half Moose Chase
10:20 – 5km Quarter Moose Chase
10:25 – 3km Mini Moose Chase
10:26 – 1/2km Miniest Moose Chase

Course Info:

There will be marked sections for each distance at the start area. The race will start and end at the same location in the stadium by the Cabin. For those of you familiar with the course at Trail Creek, we do not have Gut Flop in the course.
Aid Stations:

There will be an aid station with snacks and liquids for racers in the start/finish area.  20k Competitors will be able to access this station at the lap, which is at the 10k mark.  There are no other aid stations on the course so if you need food at intermediate points that is your responsibility.  
Race Waxing:

Temperatures are forecasted to be 10 AM race start, will be updated before the race.  The forecasted low the night before will be updated before the race.   Wax accordingly!
Skinny Skis Race Ski Demo:

Our title sponsor Skinny Skis will have race-ready top of the line demo skis available for any competitor who wants to try out some brand new race skis!  They will have a tent set up in front of the cabin, stop by if you want to try some brand new race gear!  
Facilities:

Trail Creek Nordic Center does not have an indoor warm up area or lockers for gear storage. Port-a-john restrooms are available.

Click here for Course Map

Awards:

We welcome any prize donations. Contact Will Wicherski at 208-869-7034 or wwicherski@jhskiclub.org
The following racers will receive an award:

Podium finishers in the 20K:

1st place male & female
2nd place male & female
3rd place male & female

Podium finishers in the 10K:

1st place male & female
2nd place male & female
3rd place male & female

Podium finishers in the 5K:

1st place male & female
2nd place male & female
3rd place male & female

Podium finishers in the 3K:

1st place male & female
2nd place male & female
3rd place male & female

All competitors in the1/2K Miniest Moose Chase will receive a special award when they cross the finish line!

Racer Lunch:

Beginning at 11am near the finish line

Spectator Lunch & Hot Beverages:

For sale all day near the cabin

Awards & Raffle Drawing:

Award ceremony will follow completion of the Moose Chase.

You must be present at the raffle prizes drawing to win.

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