The Michigan Cup Committee had a short but productive meeting this summer. Here are the highlights!
Skiathlon!
The Winter Wolf 2x6k Skiathlon replaces the team ski day at Hanson Hills Recreation Area. This was a suggestion by members of the Committee and Race Director Justin Andre jumped at the chance to hold the Michigan Cup's first skiathlon. There will be a 6km classic leg, a transition zone, and a 6km skate leg.
Ethan Goss, new coach for Traverse City
Ethan Goss has been named the new head coach for the Traverse City Raptors high school team. Goss moved to Traverse City in 2019 and raced at the University of Vermont, graduating in 2016. Goss more recently won the 2019 and 2020 34k North American Vasa Classic.
Goss asked if Michigan Cup race directors could standardize junior races distances to 5-7K and to reduce fees to $10-$15.
27k Classic returns to the North American Vasa
By popular demand, The 27k Classic returns to the North American Vasa on Sunday. The 16k classic is still the designated Michigan Cup points race - no points will be awarded for the 27k Classic.
Junior National Qualifiers added to Michigan Cup
Typically, Junior National Qualifiers (US Ski & Snowboard races) are not on the Michigan Cup calendar. A main reason is that they are never held in the Michigan's Lower Peninsula. This year is different: JNQ races will be held in Traverse City the last weekend on January. Since they will be local, and non-US Ski & Snowboard skiers can purchase a one-day membership to US Ski & Snowboard, the committee voted to add the races to the calendar. These will be full point races.
Beech Nuts Jr. Nordic Race added to schedule
A kid's race (participation points only) has been added February at Nubs Nob. We're going to pull together a list of all the local kid's races a publish it later.
2022-23 Michigan Cup Calendar
Races may be added, moved, or cancelled. Check the official Michigan Cup Calendar periodically for the most recent updates.
SAT, DEC 10, 2022
Winterstart: Lakes of the North Freestyle 7.5km
Lakes of the North, 8151 Pineview Drive, Mancelona, MI
Seniors: 7km freestyle
Juniors: 7km freestyle
SUN, DEC 11, 2022
Forbush Time Trial
Forbush Corner, 4971 W Co Rd 612, Frederic, MI 49733
Seniors: 7K Freestyle
Juniors: 7K Freestyle
SAT, JAN 7, 2023
Winter Wolf 2x6k Skiatholon
Hanson Hills Recreation Area, Grayling, MI
Seniors: 2x6k
Juniors: 2x6k
SAT, JAN 14, 2023
Frosty Fest! Frosty Freestyle 5/15K
Huron Meadows Metropark, Brighton, MI
Seniors: 12km or 15km depending on man-made vs. natural snow trails
Juniors: 5km freestyle
SUN, JAN 15, 2023
Frosty Fest! Krazy Klassic 7K/10K
Huron Meadows Metropark, Brighton, MI
Seniors: 10km or 12km depending on man-made vs. natural snow trails
Juniors: 7km
SAT, JAN 21, 2023
Cote Dame Marie
Hanson Hills Recreation Area, Grayling, MI
Seniors: Men: 26km; Women: 13km. Freestyle
Juniors: 7.5km freestyle
SUN, JAN 22, 2023
Flying Squirrel Freestyle Junior Race
Crystal Mountain, 2500 Crystal Mountain Dr., Thompsonville, Michigan 49683
Juniors: 3.5 and 5.0km Freestyle
Boyne Vistas Classic 11k
Boyne Mountain, Boyne Falls, MI
Seniors: 11k Classic
SAT, JAN 28, 2023
Noquemanon Ski Marathon
Marquette, MI
Seniors: Classic: 50K gets full points, 24k points start at 150 points for 1st.
Freestyle: 50k starts at 175 points, 24K starts at 130 for 1st place.
Salomon CXC Cup
Great Lakes Divisional Junior National Qualifier - Classic Individual Distance
Hickory Hills, Traverse City, MI
Juniors: 5km U16, 10km U18/U20
SUN, JAN 29, 2023
Salomon CXC Cup
Great Lakes Divisional Junior National Qualifier - Freestyle Individual Distance
Hickory Hills, Traverse City, MI
Juniors: 5km U16, 10km U18/U20
SAT, FEB 4, 2023
White Pine Stampede
Mancelona High School, 9300 W Limits Rd., Mancelona, MI
Seniors: 30K freestyle (full points race); 20K Freestyle (partial points starting at 175 points)
Juniors: 10k FS ski
SUN, FEB 5, 2023
Forbush Corner Classic
Forbush Corner, I-75 Exit # 264 - head East 1/4 mile, 4971 County Road 612, Frederic, MI 49733
Seniors: 10K Classic
Juniors: 6K Classic
Beech Nuts Jr. Nordic Race
Nubs Nob, Harbor Springs, MI
Juniors: Participation points
SAT, FEB 11, 2023
North American Vasa Freestyle
Timber Ridge Resort, 4050 Hammond Rd East, Traverse City, MI 49696
Seniors: 27k (Full points), 15K (Partial points, starting at 175 for first place)
Juniors: 6k Freestyle
SUN, FEB 12, 2023
North American Vasa Classic
Timber Ridge Resort, 4050 Hammond Rd East, Traverse City, MI 49696
Seniors: 15K Classic
Juniors: 6K Classic
SAT, FEB 18, 2023
Forbush Freestyle (Michigan Cup Freestyle Championships / Meijer State Games Of Michigan)
Forbush Corner, 4971 W Co Rd 612, Frederic, MI 49733
Seniors: 17km Freestyle
Juniors: 5km Freestyle
SUN, FEB 19, 2023
Hanson Hills Classic (Michigan Cup Classic Championships and Meijer State Games of Michigan)
Hanson Hills Recreation Area, Grayling, MI
Seniors: 14km Classic
SUN, FEB 26, 2023
30th Annual Junior Muffin Race
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653
Juniors: 9km
FRI, MAR 3, 2023
Michigan High School Championships
Hickory Hills, Traverse City, MI
Juniors: Junior points only
SAT, MAR 4, 2023
Michigan High School Championships
Hickory Hills, Traverse City, MI
Juniors: Junior points only
Black Mountain 31K Classic and 10km Tour
Bluffs Bar and Grill, 10905 High Bluffs Drive, Cheboygan, MI 49721
Seniors: 31km Classic
SUN, MAR 5, 2023
Black Mountain 10km Freestyle
Bluffs Bar and Grill, 10905 High Bluffs Drive, Cheboygan, MI 49721
Seniors: 12km Freestyle
SUN, MAR 12,2023
Michigan Cup Relays at XC Ski HQ
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653
Seniors: 3 x 4-6km legs
Juniors: 3 x 4-6km legs
