RACE SCHEDULE

This is still a preliminary schedule. While most dates are confirmed there will be final changes and updates.

PRINTABLE CALENDAR

 

DECEMBER 2009

KIRKWOOD 10K: CANCELLED

Date: Sunday December 6, 2009
Time: CANCELLED
Start: Kirkwood XC (meadow)
Distance: 10 km (short course 5 km)
Cost: Pre Reg: $15 (Jrs: free) by 12/5; Late Reg $20 (Jrs: $10)
Fun, Easy 2 lap flat course in rolling meadow
Info: www.kirkwood.com

ROYAL GORGE FREESTYLE

Date: Sunday December 13, 2009
Time: 10 AM
Start: Royal Gorge XC (Van Norden)
Distance: 10 km (short course 5 km)
Cost: Pre Reg: $15 (Jrs: $5) by noon 12/12; Late Reg $25 (Jrs: $10)
Info: www.royalgorge.com

TANNENBAUM 10K CLASSIC: CANCELLED

Date: Sunday December 13, 2009
Time: 10 AM
Start: Tamarack Lodge XC (start at Packstation)
Distance: 10 km (short course 5 km)
Cost: Reg: $20 (Jrs: $5)
DIAGONAL STRIDE ONLY
ESNSA Fundraiser
Info: www.tamaracklodge.com

SIERRA NORDIC DUATHLON

Date: Sunday December 20, 2009
Time: 10 AM
Start: ASC Training Center
Interval Starts
Distance: 4.5 km Classic / 4.5 km Freestyle Continuous Pursuit
Cost: Pre Reg: $25 (Jrs: $15); Late Reg on race day $30 (Jrs.$20)
ASC members $5 discount for preregistration
FIRST LEG DIAGONAL STRIDE ONLY
MASTERS CHALLENGE
Sponsored by Sierra Nordic
Info: www.auburnskiclub.org

SNOWSHOE THOMPSON CLASSIC

Date: Sunday December 27, 2009
Time: 10 AM Interval Starts
Start: ASC Training Center
Distance: 10 km Adult / 5 km J2s
Cost: Pre Reg: $25 (Juniors $25); Late Reg: $30 on race day (Juniors $25)
ASC members $5 discount for preregistration
DIAGONAL STRIDE ONLY
MASTERS CHALLENGE
FISCHER CUP EVENT
JUNIOR OLYMPICS QUALIFIER
Preregistration required for JO Qualification
Sponsored by Silver Sage Sports Performance
Info: www.auburnskiclub.org

 

JANUARY 2010

PACO'S FUN RACE

Date: Sunday January 3, 2010
Time: 10 AM
Start: ASC Training Center
Interval Starts
Distance: 10 km ( 5 km short course)
Cost: Pre Reg $25 (Juniors $15); Late Reg on race day $30 (Juniors $20)
ASC members $5 discount for preregistration
MASTERS CHALLENGE
Sponsored by Paco's Bike and Ski
Info: www.auburnskiclub.org

TAHOE DONNER NIGHT RACE

Date: Wednesday January 6, 2010
Time: 6 PM
Start: Tahoe Donner XC
Distance: 5 km
Cost: $14 (Juniors $7)
4 Race Series
DIAGONAL STRIDE ONLY
Info: www.tahoedonner.com

LAKES BASIN 15 K

Date: Sunday January 10, 2010
Time: 10 AM
Start: Tamarack Lodge XC (start at Packstation)
Distance: 15 km (5 km short course)
Cost: Pre Reg $15 (Juniors $5) by noon 1/1/2010; Late Reg $20 (Juniors $10)
JUNIOR OLYMPIC QUALIFIER
Info: www.tamaracklodge.com

SIERRA SKOGSLOPPET

Date: Monday January 18, 2010
Time: 10 AM
Start: Tahoe Donner XC
Wave Starts
Distance: 15 km
Cost: Reg $25 (Juniors $18)
MASTERS CHALLENGE
JUNIOR OLYMPIC QUALIFIER
Fundraiser for the Truckee Schools Nordic Teams
Info: www.tahoedonner.com

TAHOE RIM TOUR & RACE

Date: Sunday January 24, 2010
Time: Classic Wave 9:00 AM; Skate and Snowshoe Wave 9:30 AM
Start: North Tahoe High School, Tahoe City Finish: Northstar Resort XC Center
Distance: 26 km (Classic, Skate); 21 km (Snowshoe)
Cost: Pre Reg: $45 (Jrs $10) postmarked by 1/15 or online by midnight 1/23
Pre Reg and Bib Pickup available at Tahoe XC on Saturday 1/23 from noon to 4pm
Reg: $60 ( Jrs $15) race day 7:00am-8:15am at North Tahoe High School
Aid Stations: At Starratt Pass at half way point.
Transportation: Buses will run finishers back to Tahoe City between 11:30 AM and 2:30 PM.
MASTERS CHALLENGE
FISCHER CUP EVENT

Fundraiser for the Far West Nordic Junior Ski Program
Registration: www.farwestnordic.org or active.com or register by mail
Info: www.tahoerimtour.com

TAHOE DONNER NIGHT RACE

Date: Wednesday January 27, 2010 (Rescheduled from Jan 20th)
Time: 6 PM
Start: Tahoe Donner XC
Distance: 5 km
Cost: $14 (Juniors $7)
4 Race Series
Info: www.tahoedonner.com

ALPENGLOW FREESTYLE 20K

Date: Sunday January 31, 2010
Time: 10 AM
Start: Tahoe XC
Wave Starts
Distance: 20 km (short course 5 km)
Cost: Pre Reg by Friday Jan 29th: $20 (Jrs: $5); $25 with race shirt
Reg: $25 (Jrs: $5)
MASTERS CHALLENGE
Sponsored by Alpenglow Sports
Info & Registration: www.tahoexc.org

 

FEBRUARY 2010

TAHOE DONNER NIGHT RACE

Date: Wednesday February 3, 2010
Time: 6 PM
Start: Tahoe Donner XC
Distance: 5 km
Cost: $14 (Juniors $7)
4 Race Series
Info: www.tahoedonner.com

ALLAN BARD MEMORIAL CLASSIC

Date: Sunday February 7, 2010
Time: 10 AM
Start: Tamarack Lodge XC (start at Packstation)
Distance: 20 km (short courses 15/10/5 km)
Cost: Pre Reg: $15 (Jrs: $5) before 1/23; Late Reg $20 (Jrs $5)
DIAGONAL STRIDE ONLY
MASTERS CHALLENGE
FISCHER CUP EVENT
Info: www.tamaracklodge.com

ASC CLASSIC SPRINTS JOQ

Date: Sunday February 14, 2010
Time: 10 AM
Start: ASC Training Center
Interval Starts
Distance: 1 km
Cost: Pre Reg: $25 (Jrs: $25); Late Reg $25 (Jrs. $25)
ASC members $5 discount on preregistration
DIAGONAL STRIDE ONLY
JUNIOR OLYMPIC QUALIFIER
Preregistration required for JO Qualification
USAA Sanctioned Event
Info: www.auburnskiclub.org

PACO'S XC PRESIDENT'S CUP

Date: Monday February 15, 2010
Time: 10 AM
Start: Tahoe Donner XC
Wave Starts
Distance: 15 km (short course: 7km)
Cost: Reg $25 (Juniors $18)
MASTERS CHALLENGE
FISCHER CUP EVENT
Sponsored by Paco's Bike and Ski
Info: www.tahhoedonner.com

TAHOE DONNER NIGHT RACE

Date: Wednesday February 17, 2010
Time: 6 PM
Start: Tahoe Donner XC
Distance: 5 km
Cost: $14 (Juniors $7)
4 Race Series
Info: www.tahoedonner.com

YOSEMITE NORDIC HOLIDAY RACE

Date: Saturday February 20, 2010
Time: 10:30 AM
Start: Badger Pass, Yosemite National Park
Distance: 17 km (Juniors 10 km)
Cost: Pre Reg $30 (Juniors $20) by 2/8; Late Reg $40 (Juniors $30)
Price includes both Saturday and Sunday races plus Tele Race on Saturday and half day lift ticket
DIAGONAL STRIDE ONLY
Info: www.yosemitepark.com

GLACIER POINT SKATE RACE

Date: Sunday February 21, 2010
Time: 9 AM
Start: Badger Pass, Yosemite National Park
Distance: 36 km (Juniors 10 km)
Cost: Pre Reg $30 (Juniors $20) by 2/8; Late Reg $40 (Juniors $30)
Price includes both Saturday and Sunday races plus Tele Race on Saturday and half day lift ticket
Info: www.yosemitepark.com

SIERRA NORDIC RELAYS

Date: Sunday February 21, 2010
Time: 10 AM
Start: Tahoe Donner XC
Distance: 3 person x 5 km
Cost: $18 per person (Jrs $9)
FIRST LEG DIAGONAL STRIDE
Sponsored by Sierra Nordic
Info: www.tahoedonner.com

ROYAL GORGE MIDSEASON FREESTYLE

Date: Sunday February 28, 2010
Time: 10 AM
Start: Royal Gorge XC
Mass Start
Distance: 10 km (short course 5 km)
Cost: Pre Reg $20/$15 for passholders/$10 juniors by 2/26
Reg $25/$20 passholders/$15 juniors
Registration includes trail pass; checks preferred
Registration: www.active.com or download registration form
FISCHER CUP EVENT
Info: www.royalgorge.com

 

MARCH 2010

THE GREAT SKI RACE

Date: Sunday March 7, 2010
Time: 9 AM Wave Starts
Start: Tahoe XC to Truckee
Distance: 30 km
Cost: $45 by 3/4/10 ($25 if under 18 yo); $55 March 5-6; $65 on race day (in person by 8:30 am)
FISCHER CUP EVENT
Benefit for the Tahoe Nordic Search & Rescue Team
Info: www.thegreatskirace.com

 

BJORNLOPPET FREESTYLE RACE

Date: Saturday March 13, 2010
Time: 10:30 AM
Start: Bear Valley Cross Country
Distance: 10 km or 20 km
Cost: Pre Reg $35 (Juniors $25) by 2/28; Late Reg $40 (Juniors $30)
Fee includes T-shirt, party, prizes, food and music
Info: www.bearvalleyxc.com

BJORNLOPPET CLASSIC RACE

Date: Sunday March 14, 2010
Time: 10 AM
Start: Bear Valley Cross Country
Distance: 10 km
Cost: Pre Reg $25 by 2/28; Late Reg $28
Fee includes T-shirt, party, prizes, food and music
DIAGONAL STRIDE ONLY
Info: www.bearvalleyxc.com

10TH MOUNTAIN DIVISION BIATHLON

Date: Sunday March 21, 2010
Time: 11 AM
Start: Northstar XC
Interval Starts
Distance: 9 km (short courses 3km or 6km)
Cost: Pre Reg: $30 (Jrs: $25); Late Reg on race day $40 (Jrs. $25)
ASC members $10 discount on preregistration.
Safety Clinic required. 10 AM Saturday
Sponsored by the 10th Mountain Division Veterans
Info: www.auburnskiclub.org

GOLD NUGGETS/SUPERCROSS KIDS RACES

Date: Saturday March 27, 2010
Time: 10:30 AM and 11:30 AM
Start: Royal Gorge XC
Distance: 500m and 1km fun kids courses
Sponsored by Salomon, Fischer, and Royal Gorge
Info: www.royalgorge.com

CALIFORNIA GOLD RUSH

Date: Sunday March 28, 2010
Time: 9 AM
Start: Royal Gorge XC
Distance: 45 km
Cost: Early Reg $45 entries postmarked by 2/15/10; Reg: $55 entries postmarked by 3/21/10;
$65 entries received after 3/21. Under 20yrs old pay half price.
No race day registration
MASTERS CHALLENGE
FISCHER CUP EVENT
Benefit for Far West Nordic Ski Association and ASC Junior program
Info: www.goldrushskirace.com
Register at active.com or download registration forms

CALIFORNIA SILVER RUSH

Date: Sunday March 28, 2010
Time: 9 AM
Start: Royal Gorge XC
Distance: 30 km
Cost: Early Reg $45 entries postmarked by 2/5/10; Reg: $55 entries postmarked by 3/21/10;
$65 entries received after 3/21. Under 20yrs old pay half price.
No race day registration
MASTERS CHALLENGE
FISCHER CUP EVENT
Benefit for Far West Nordic Ski Association and ASC Junior program
Info: www.goldrushskirace.com
Register at active.com or download registration forms

CALIFORNIA BRONZE RUSH

Date: Sunday March 28, 2010
Time: 9 AM
Start: Royal Gorge XC
Distance: 15 km
Cost: Early Reg $45 entries postmarked by 2/5/10; Reg: $55 entries postmarked by 3/21/10;
$65 entries received after 3/21. Under 20yrs old pay half price.
No race day registration
MASTERS CHALLENGE
Benefit for Far West Nordic Ski Association and ASC Junior program
Info: www.goldrushskirace.com
Register at active.com or download registration forms

MAMMOTH WINTER BIATHLON

Date: Sunday March 28, 2010
Time: 9 AM
Start:
Distance: 10k, 6k, and 3k
Cost:
Rifles/Ammunition Provided
Skiing with rifle not required
Info: Eastern Sierra Nordic Ski Association | http://esnsa.org/ |(760) 934-7665 | w6sx@arrl.net

 

APRIL 2010

TOMS RACE

Date: Saturday April 3, 2010
Time: 10 AM
Start: Bear Valley Cross Country
Distance: 10 km
Cost: Pre Reg $25 by 3/21; Late Reg $28
DIAGONAL STRIDE ONLY
Info: www.bearvalleyxc.com

MAMMOTH MARATHON

Date: Sunday April 4, 2010
Time: 9 AM
Start: Tamarack Lodge XC
Distance: 42 km or 21 km (short course 10 km + kids race)
Cost: Pre Reg: $50 (Jrs: $20) before 3/24; Late Reg $60 (Jrs $20)
Price includes Saturday Trail Pass, T-shirt, raffle, and banquet
MASTERS CHALLENGE
Info: www.tamaracklodge.com

BILLY DUTTON UPHILL

Date: Sunday April 11, 2010
Time: 8 AM
Start: Squaw Valley USA
Distance: 3.2 km Uphill
Cost: Registration at 7 am race day only $20
Fundraiser for the Far West Nordic Junior Program
Info: www.billyduttonuphill.com

 

photo by Mark Nadell