2023 Junior Noque FREE to participants!

The race committee is excited to announce that a generous supporter has been working with our organization for several months with the goal of supporting the event as well as youth skiing at the Noquemanon Ski Marathon.

Moving forward there will be NO COST for Junior Noque skiers to participate as registration fees, and some primary operational expenses, will be covered annually through this generous gift in memory of Cheri Rundman. Cheri, who skied the Noque for several years under the last name of Uelmen, was an elite level skier from Ishpeming who often placed in the top 5 or 10 places. Cheri spent a lot of time skiing at Al Quaal which is now the location of the Junior Noque.

To further commemorate Cheri’s legacy, the Junior Noque will officially be known as the Rundman Jacobson Junior Noquemanon!

Pre-registration, with no fee, is still strongly recommended for all Junior skiers. Those already registered will be contacted regarding a registration fee refund if they choose.

The 2023 Rundman Jacobson Junior Noquemanon will be held at Al Quaal Recreation area in Ishpeming and share the same start area as the 50K ski marathon!

Race Information

All Junior Noque events are Classic

5K Classic – starts at 4:00pm and is for skiers ages 14-19
3K Classic – starts at 4:30pm and is for skiers ages 8-13
1K Classic (untimed) – starts at 5:00pm and is for skiers ages 7 and under

Age Groups/Awards

5K Classic – 14-15, 16-17, 18-19
3K Classic – 8-9, 10-11, 12-13
1K Classic – overall only

All racers will receive a ribbon with their bibs.

Parents

Parents are allowed to ski with small children ad the back of the race. The Al Quaal venue has great sightlines throughout for the 1K and 3K events. Full sightlines at all times in the 1K.