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Drew Moore and Eric O'Hearn alphas at Winter Wolf Skiathlon
Drew Moore and Eric O'Hearn alphas at Winter Wolf Skiathlon

Drew Moore and Eric O'Hearn alphas at Winter Wolf Skiathlon

1/4/2026 12:48:37 AM - By Mike Muha

Predators where aplenty at the Winter Wolf Skiathlon. Drew Moore and Erica O'Hearn easily clawed their way to the top.

When should you adjust your binding position?
When should you adjust your binding position?

When should you adjust your binding position?

12/16/2025 2:00:00 AM - By Ian Harvey

Binding position on Nordic racing skis can be changed to improve stability, glide, or kick depending on how the skis are feeling. On any given day, binding position for both skate and classic has a whole lot to do with ski performance in terms of both speed and handling.

Jorden Wakeley and Kaitlyn Vanias win Forbush Opener
Jorden Wakeley and Kaitlyn Vanias win Forbush Opener

Jorden Wakeley and Kaitlyn Vanias win Forbush Opener

12/14/2025 12:23:04 AM - By Mike Muha

Forbush Corner kicked off the 2025-2026 Michigan Cup race season in high gear: Immaculate trails, firm but covered in packed new snow, a great course.

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Wax recommendations for the Forbush Opener
Wax recommendations for the Forbush Opener

Wax recommendations for the Forbush Opener

12/11/2025 3:14:16 AM - By Mike Muha

Wax recommendations for the this weekend's Forbush Opener, the first Michigan Cup race of the season!

Jessie Diggins announces her retirement after this season
Jessie Diggins announces her retirement after this season

Jessie Diggins announces her retirement after this season

11/20/2025 10:33:40 AM - By Leann Bentley, USSSB

Jessie Diggins, the most decorated US XC skier in history, formally announces her retirement from cross country ski racing following the end of the 2025-26 season.

North American Vasa celebrates 50th Anniversary in Traverse City
North American Vasa celebrates 50th Anniversary in Traverse City

North American Vasa celebrates 50th Anniversary in Traverse City

10/16/2025 - By North American Vasa

This year's festival will revive the 50-kilometer classic and freestyle races in honor of the event's 50-year history.

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MI Cup Committee: Equal points for all
MI Cup Committee: Equal points for all

MI Cup Committee: Equal points for all

10/3/2025 3:41:00 PM - By Mike Muha

The Michigan Cup Committee made some big changes to scoring the Michigan Cup at this year's Committee Meeting, plus special options for Super Masters, and partial points for Vasa's 50th anniversary 50k marathon!

Copper Country Ski Tigers seek new Head Coach
Copper Country Ski Tigers seek new Head Coach

Copper Country Ski Tigers seek new Head Coach

10/3/2025 3:33:34 PM - By Amy Hamlin

The Copper Country Ski Tigers are looking for a passionate, motivated HEAD COACH to lead our junior Nordic Ski program in Michigan’s snowy Upper Peninsula!

MI Cup Committee meets Sunday, Sep 28
MI Cup Committee meets Sunday, Sep 28

MI Cup Committee meets Sunday, Sep 28

9/12/2025 - By Ernie Brumbaugh

The Michigan Cup Committee annual meeting will review the upcoming season, including the tentative race schedule (attached).

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UPDATED 3/25/2025: Cross Country Ski Headquarters wins 2025 Michigan Cup
UPDATED 3/25/2025: Cross Country Ski Headquarters wins 2025 Michigan Cup

UPDATED 3/25/2025: Cross Country Ski Headquarters wins 2025 Michigan Cup

3/25/2025 - By Mike Muha

UPDATED 3/25/2025: Age class winners! The Cross Country Ski Headquarters has won the overall Michigan Cup, finishing head and shoulders above second place Grand Rapids Nordic Ski Team. Team NordicSkiRacer takes third.

UPDATED! MI CUP CHAMPIONS: Davis, Wakeley, Zeratsky, and Kasperowic
UPDATED! MI CUP CHAMPIONS: Davis, Wakeley, Zeratsky, and Kasperowic

UPDATED! MI CUP CHAMPIONS: Davis, Wakeley, Zeratsky, and Kasperowic

3/25/2025 - By Mike Muha

UPDATED 3/25/2025! We have the overall male and female winners for the 2025 Michigan Cup...and UPDATED the Girls Podium!

Black Mountain: We are looking for input to make our race weekend better
Black Mountain: We are looking for input to make our race weekend better

Black Mountain: We are looking for input to make our race weekend better

3/24/2025 12:36:07 AM - By John Gravlin

Black Mountain Nordic is committed to growing XC skiing & racing in Northern Michigan and keeping our event on the Michigan Cup race calendar! Whether you raced this year, or in prior years, or never raced here before, we value your feedback on our event.

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UPCOMING RACES

SUN, FEB 15, 2026

Loppet Junior Qualifier & SuperTour (JNQ) - Freestyle Individual Star
Theodore Wirth Park, Minneapolis, MN

50th Annual North American Vasa Classic
Timber Ridge Resort, 4050 E. Hammond Road, Traverse City, MI 49686

2026 Winter Olympics - Men's 4x7.5 km Relay
Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium, Italy

WED, FEB 18, 2026

American Birkebeiner, Kortelopet & Prince Haakon Open Track
Hayward, WI

2026 Winter Olympics - Team Sprint Women's/Men's Qual.+ Final
Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium, Italy

FRI, FEB 20, 2026

Kortelopet 29K Race
Samuel C. Johnson Family Outdoor Center, 12205 County Hwy-B W, Hayward, WI 54843 (OO Trailhead)

Prince Haakon 15K
Phipps Road, north of Hayward, WI

SAT, FEB 21, 2026

American Birkebeiner 53k Classic Race / 50k Skate Race
Cable to Hayward, WI

2026 Winter Olympics - 50 km classic style women
Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium, Italy

2026 Winter Olympics - 50 km classic style men
Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium, Italy

SUN, FEB 22, 2026

33rd Annual Junior Muffin Race
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)

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

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