Cross Country Ski Racing News

RESULTS: 2026 Beech Nuts Junior Nordic Race

1/26/2026 4:00:00 AM - By Mike Muha

Thirty-two juniors raced in the 2026 Beech Nuts Junior Nordic Race at Nubs Nob. The race is part of the Baic Cup for the best Junior Team on the Michigan Cup Race Series.

RESULTS: Flying Squirrel racers and tough conditions

1/24/2026 3:00:00 AM - By Beth Major

The race dawned with a foot of heavy new snow on both the JACK RABBIT 3.5k and FLYING SQUIRREL 5k racecourses. Middle and High School skiers from Nubs Nob, Vasa Raptor and Crystal Nordic teams showed their grit and strength in these tough conditions. (Video and results)

Wax recommendations: Noque, Reid Goble, Beech Nuts Junior races

1/23/2026 7:03:01 AM - By Mike Muha

Wax recommendations for this weekend's COLD races! Toko and Rex recommendations.

Noquemanon issues cold weather protocols, race updates

1/20/2026 8:01:03 AM - By Noquemanon Ski Marathon

ATTENTION – Cold Weather Protocols in place. Please review below! Junior Noque may cancel. 50k may postpone.

Haberkorn, Smith, Davis, and Davis+Dufour lead MI Cup

1/20/2026 4:05:00 AM - By Mike Muha

The leaders of the Michigan Cup have largely remained the same, but there are several strong racers who have not yet completed five races. Who are we watching?

Erica O'Hearn and Ryan Harris win Nub's Nob Classic

1/19/2026 7:00:00 AM - By Mike Muha

The snow and racing were excellent at the 2026 Nub's Nob Classic on the three-lap course on the upper cross country ski trails at Nub's Nob.

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Cote Dame Marie: Wakeley and O'Hearn ski away from competition

1/19/2026 3:00:00 AM - By Mike Muha

Jorden Wakeley (Hanson Hills / Cross Country Ski Shop) and Erica O'Hearn (Vasa Ski Club) showed who's boss - both skied away from the competition.

Dick Fultz to receive plaque in honor of Cross Country Ski Shop 50th anniversary

1/16/2026 6:11:05 AM - By Heather Compton

Northbound Outfitters / Cross Country Ski Shop will be having party immediately after the Cote Dame Marie Loppet, with special star, Dick Fultz! The shop turns 50 and Dick will be receiving a special plaque on behalf of the shop in celebration of the wonderful shop.

Haberkorn, Smith, Davis, and Davis lead 2026 Michigan Cup

1/14/2026 11:58:39 AM - By Mike Muha

We are five races into the 2025-2026 Michigan Cup season - one junior race and four senior races - and Ken Dawson has released the individual standings to date.

Cote Dame Marie Ski Loppet – New Course, Big Giveaways

1/13/2026 1:43:10 AM - By Justin Andre

We are excited to welcome you back to Hanson Hills for the Cote Dame Marie Ski Loppet on Saturday, January 17th! Trail conditions are looking great, and we can’t wait to host another memorable race day with all of you.

Photos from 2026 Winter Wolf Skiathlon

1/8/2026 6:17:12 PM - By Mike Muha

Photos from the Winter Wolf Skiathlon were taken by Chris Larner! Lots of photos.

Frosty Freestyle and Krazy Klassic: Damn the Torpedoes!

1/8/2026 4:07:00 AM - By Mike Muha

We fully expect the Buck's Run to survive the weather. The trail has a solid ice base and the cold ground is keeping it frozen. There are piles of man-made snow ready for action.