UPDATED: Winter Wolf 2x5k Skiathlon

Date:

SATURDAY, JANUARY 4, 2025

Time:

10:00 AM

Where:

Forbush Corner, 4971 W Co Rd 612, Frederic, MI 49733

What:

DEC 30, 2024: Winter Wolf Skiathlon - Race Update

New Location: Forbush Corner (moved from Hanson Hills Recreation Area)

Registration: Online only via: https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/Grayling/WinterWolfSkiathlon

Check-In:
8:30 AM – 9:30 AM  Location: The YURT
Receive BIB and sign a Forbush release form

Race Start: 10:00 AM

Course:
TBD, aiming for Snowmaking Loops to ensure perfect conditions.
Format: Approx. 12km total (6km Classic, 6km Skate) with self-seeded wave starts (4 racers every 5 seconds)

Awards: Overall male/female winners (Senior & Junior categories)

Director’s Note:
Special thanks to Forbush Corner for co-hosting and ensuring this inaugural event happens!

Justin Andre
Grayling Recreation Authority – Hanson Hills
Director of Operations
[email protected]
989-348-9266

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The Winter Wolf skiathlon is a mass-start race that begins with 5 kilometers of classic skiing. After one lap around the 5-kilometer course, racers came through the transition area and quickly switch to skate skis before heading out for another lap.

Course: If you are familiar with Hanson Hills Nordic Trail system, course route will start in the field behind the softball field, course will run M-93 hills, Blue to Sues Return and back to the transition area. Transition area will be located along the backside of the softball outfield fence. Set tracks and groomed corduroy throughout entire course.

**Course may change due to snow conditions.

Awards: TBD

Fee: Adult = $30, Junior = $15

ONLINE REGISTRATION ONLY!