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Black Mountain race changes; new course for skate race
Black Mountain race changes; new course for skate race

Black Mountain race changes; new course for skate race

2/23/2026 7:00:00 AM - By John Gravlin

The Skate race on Sunday will feature a New 12km Skate Course located entirely on the Presque Isle Side of the trail system. It will be shorter, but nobody said it had to be easier.

2026 Muffin Results, Recap, and Pictures
2026 Muffin Results, Recap, and Pictures

2026 Muffin Results, Recap, and Pictures

2/23/2026 2:00:00 AM - By Cross Country Ski Headquarters

We had 42 young skiers compete at the 33rd Annual Junior Muffin races this year! Some truly fast skiers out there, and everyone competed with Heart!!

Reid Goble wins Super Tour 10K Classic in Minneapolis
Reid Goble wins Super Tour 10K Classic in Minneapolis

Reid Goble wins Super Tour 10K Classic in Minneapolis

2/22/2026 4:00:15 AM - By Jim Pryor

Michigan native and former Michigan Cup skier Reid Goble was the overall winner of the Men’s Super Tour 10K Classic mass start race held at Wirth Park in Minneapolis MN.

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A Korteloppet struggle
A Korteloppet struggle

A Korteloppet struggle

2/21/2026 1:00:00 AM - By Carol Mueller-Brumbaugh

Ernie and I agreed to start and finish the 2026 Korteloppet together as our first XC ski race skiing together in our 45 years of racing.

Muffin Race wax recommendations
Muffin Race wax recommendations

Muffin Race wax recommendations

2/19/2026 11:00:00 AM - By Mike Muha

Wax recommendations for this weekend's Muffin Race at the Cross Country Ski Headquarters.

A Small Town Dream
A Small Town Dream

A Small Town Dream

2/19/2026 12:02:50 AM - By Jake Ellis

This morning would be the 50th edition of the White Pine Stampede, one of the oldest cross country ski marathons in North America. For decades the race has started in my home town of Mancelona, MI. It is a true cross country race because you actually ski, well, cross country.

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Latest update on the upcoming Muffin Race
Latest update on the upcoming Muffin Race

Latest update on the upcoming Muffin Race

2/18/2026 5:02:41 AM - By George Frye

After the warm up this week, it looks like we will possibly get some more snow later this week, so count on solid, fast conditions.

Weston Willoughby and Rebecca Davis win Vasa Classic
Weston Willoughby and Rebecca Davis win Vasa Classic

Weston Willoughby and Rebecca Davis win Vasa Classic

2/18/2026 12:10:06 AM - By Mike Muha

Weston Willoughby and Rebecca Davis were the top seniors. Bode Dykstra and Lindsay Smith won the junior titles.

Dawson and Nemeth win 50K Vasa; Davis and Ditty take 27K
Dawson and Nemeth win 50K Vasa; Davis and Ditty take 27K

Dawson and Nemeth win 50K Vasa; Davis and Ditty take 27K

2/17/2026 12:52:10 AM - By Mike Muha

In celebration of its 50th anniversary, the North American Vasa brought back the 50k Freestyle and 50k Classic. In a salute to her father - co-race director Ken Dawson - Natalie Dawson won the women's 50k in 2:42:36.

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HHCCSS leads Brumbaugh Cup as of Feb 12, 2026
HHCCSS leads Brumbaugh Cup as of Feb 12, 2026

HHCCSS leads Brumbaugh Cup as of Feb 12, 2026

2/15/2026 5:07:42 AM - By Ernie Brumbaugh

With four races left, two each at the Vasa and Black Mountain, HHCCSS has a 132-point lead over Team NordicSkiRacer.

Michigan Cup standings as of Feb 12, 2026: XCHQ still in lead
Michigan Cup standings as of Feb 12, 2026: XCHQ still in lead

Michigan Cup standings as of Feb 12, 2026: XCHQ still in lead

2/15/2026 12:00:28 AM - By Mike Muha

The Cross Country Ski Headquarters has a commanding lead over all the other teams with 19,801 points. Over 3,00 points behind in second place is Team NordicSkiRacer, with Grand Rapids Nordic sitting on their tail with 15,075 points.

It's Vasa weekend! Let's Wax!
It's Vasa weekend! Let's Wax!

It's Vasa weekend! Let's Wax!

2/12/2026 5:38:41 AM - By Mike Muha

Toko and Rex wax recommendations for the 2026 North American Vasa.

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UPCOMING RACES

FRI, FEB 27, 2026

Michigan Middle School and High School Championships - Classic
Hickory Hills Ski Area, 2000 Randolph St, Traverse City, MI 49684

SAT, FEB 28, 2026

Michigan Middle School and High School Championships - Freestyle and Classic Pursuit
Hickory Hills Ski Area, 2000 Randolph St, Traverse City, MI 49684

Black Mountain 31K Classic
The Chateau at Black Mountain, 10621 Twin Lakes Road, Cheboygan, MI 49721

SUN, MAR 1, 2026

Michigan Middle School and High School Championships - Mixed Relay
Hickory Hills Ski Area, 2000 Randolph St, Traverse City, MI 49684

Black Mountain 12km Freestyle
The Chateau at Black Mountain, 10621 Twin Lakes Road, Cheboygan, MI 49721

SAT, MAR 7, 2026

Great Bear Chase
Calumet, MI 49913

SUN, MAR 8, 2026

Michigan Cup Relays at XC Ski HQ
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)

MON, MAR 9, 2026

2026 Cross Country Junior National Championships - 7.5/5K Freestyle Interval Start
American Birkebeiner Trailhead, Cable, WI

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