Snow and Trails Conditions

No snow yet! But the backup course for low snow conditions has been extend from 1km to 1 mile, all with man-made snow!

Score: 2 to 2

Huron Meadows Metropark has both a full 5 and 15K loops, used when Mother Nature gives us plenty of snow, and a newly extend 1 mile man-made snow loop for when Mother Nature is stingy. So far, we've had two races on each course. What will it be this year?

With a two years of snow-making experience under the belt, expect the Frosty Freestyle and Krazy Klassic to run even if Mother Nature pulls a few tricks.

REI Frosty Freestyle

Saturday's Frosty Freestyle will have skate and classic divisions for both the 5K and the 15K race. Choose your technique and distance! Want a challenge? Do the 15K! A little unsure or want a shorter distance? Do the 5K! The Frosty is a FABULOUS beginner's race!

This year we also offer shorter distance races for kids 11 and younger: the SELCRA Kid's Frosty Race presented by Green Oak Village Place Mall.

The Frosty Freestyle entry fee includes lunch, chip timing, age group awards, goodie bags, feeds on the race course, door prizes, and a T-shirt (for those 12 and older) or a medal (kids 11 and under). This is the BIG RACE!

Food and Frosty Beverages
Lunch will be provided for all racers. Non-racers may buy lunch for a nominal fee. A frosty beer or two may be purchased from the Metropark at the XC Ski Center counter.

The race features mass start waves: Kids 11 and under start at 9:00am, then at 10:30am the 15k Men go, floowed by the 15k Women, 5k Men, and 5k Women every 3 minutes.

Frosty Freestyle Registration
$29 for pre-registered skiers, age 16+
$39 day-of event registration, age 16+
$15 for kids 12-15 (pre or day of)
$10 kids under 11 (pre or day of)

• Registration form (Cash or check only)
• Online registration (Credit card)

We will also have pre-registration the evening before the race at REI Ann Arbor from 6pm-8pm.

Cash or check only at REI and on race day - we don't have a way to do credit cards.

Awards
Awards will be immediately following the races, in the XC Ski Center. "So what can I win?"

• Frosty award, ages 11 and below
• Frosty award, ages 12-20
• Frosty award, 21 & older

Krazy Klassic

Sunday's Krazy Klassic has one distance: 12k, classic skiing only. The Krazy Klassic fee includes age group awards only.

The Krazy Klassic is an interval start race: two skiers will start every 15 seconds, and do three laps around a 4k loop.

Krazy Klassic Registration
$20 for each skier, day of race registration only (no pre-registration). Cash or check only.

Like the Frosty, age-class awards go three-deep for both men and women.

Kids (& Adults):
Learn to Ski and Race!

TBD

All classes start from the Huron Meadows Metropark Ski Center.

In case you were wondering...

Michigan Cup Points
The  15k Frosty and Krazy Klassic events qualify for Michigan Cup Senior points. Classic and Skate results from the Frosty Freestyle will be combined for "Freestyle" Michigan Cup Points.

("Freestyle" means you can ski the race using either skating or classic ski technique.)

We're Endorsed!
The Frosty Freestyle and Krazy Klassic are endorsed by the Governor's Council on Physical Fitness, Health and Sports.

Where
The races will run on the frosty Huron Meadows Metropark ski trails. Huron Meadows is located just south of Brighton, Michigan, conveniently near the I-96 / US-23 interchange.

NOTE: Huron Meadows Metropark requires $5 day pass in addition to the race registration. Annual passes are available to $25 ($15 for seniors) and provide access to all 13 Huron-Clinton Metroparks. A bargain at any price!

What happens if it's not Frosty?
This is southeast Michigan and snow is not always reliable. If January 12 is not frosty enough for a race, the event will be moved to a make-up date (TBD). If there still not enough snow on that date, we'll hold a running race. Be assured, we have several frosty tricks up our sleeves to ensure we have snow on the course, including our own snow making equipment!

Proceeds
All proceeds from the race will be donated to the Huron Clinton Metroparks for cross country skiing-related capital or operational expenses. In the last three years, $6,933 was donated to support cross country skiing including money used to buy a fleet of rental skate skis. Let's thank the Metroparks for the awesome job they have done promoting cross country skiing at Huron Meadows!