badger skiathlon - follow your heart

  Badger Skiathlon - Follow Your Heart - Valetines Party

 

WEDNESDAY - FEBRUARY 14th, UM Golf Course - Event - 515 South Ave E

 

First off, what is a Skiathlon???

It's a historic event in nordic skiing that combines classic and skate skiing in one event.  You switch skis half way through.  You start with a mass start classic race and then switch skis to skate.  Skiers keep their skate skis in a coral next to a flag with their bib number.  

For the Badger Skiathlon we will offer a U18 race start and a separate adult race start.  

Classic first, Skate second.

RULES:

You must switch skisYou have to ski classic skis (waxable, grip, skins).You can only use items that are in your transition area (no going to the car or lodge)Classic then skate (two slightly different courses)Classic will include the tee box climb and stegasauras

SCHEDULE:

3:45pm - Registration opens (UM Golf Course)

4:15pm - 1km skate or classic Cookie Race

4:30pm - 7km U18 Race (3.5km classic, 3.5km skate) - Age groups: U8, U10, U12, U14, U16, U18

- Podiums, dinner begins

5:30pm - 14km Adult Race (7km classic 2 laps, 7km skate)  - Age groups: U20, 20-35, 36-45, 46-64, 65+ 

- Podiums, dinner begins

FUN STUFF:

Iron Griz Valentines theme dinner, pre-register when you sign up or buy dinner on site.All racers get a heart candy box.