Michigan Cup Calendar
Races may be added, moved, or cancelled. Check periodically for the most recent updates.
SAT, DEC 13, 2025
Forbush Opener (Freestyle)
Forbush Corner, 4971 W County Road 612, Frederic, MI 49733 (989-889-2843)
Seniors: 10k Freestyle.
(SuperMasters 70+ may optionally race the 5K for points starting at 150 for 1st place).
Juniors: 5k Freestyle
SAT, JAN 3, 2026
Winter Wolf Skiathlon
Hanson Hills Recreation Area, 7601 Old Lake Rd, Grayling, Michigan 49738 (989-348-9266)
Seniors: 10k: 5k Classic / 5k Freestyle Skiathlon
Juniors: 10k: 5k Classic / 5k Freestyle Skiathlon
SAT, JAN 10, 2026
Vasa Raptor Rush Classic
Hickory Hills Ski Area, 2000 Randolph St, Traverse City, MI 49684
Juniors: 5km for High School; 2.5km for Middle School (Baic race series)
Frosty Fest! Frosty Freestyle 5K/15K
Huron Meadows Metropark, 8765 Hammel Rd, Brighton, MI 48116
Seniors: 12km to 15km freestyle depending on man-made vs. natural snow trails.
SuperMasters age 70 and above may optionally ski the 5km race, with points starting at 150 for first place.
Juniors: 5km freestyle
SUN, JAN 11, 2026
Frosty Fest! Krazy Klassic 7K/12K
Huron Meadows Metropark, 8765 Hammel Rd, Brighton, MI 48116
Seniors: 10km or 12km depending on man-made vs. natural snow trails.
SuperMasters age 70 and above may optionally ski the 7km race, with points starting at 150 for first place.
Juniors: 7kml (Baic race series)
SAT, JAN 17, 2026
Cote Dame Marie Ski Loppet
Hanson Hills Recreation Area, 7601 Old Lake Rd, Grayling, Michigan 49738 (989-348-9266)
Seniors: 22km Freestyle (men) and 11km Freestyle (women).
SuperMasters age 70 and above may optionally ski the 5km citizen race (Freestyle), with points starting at 150 for first place.
Juniors: 5km
SUN, JAN 18, 2026
CCSC Flying Squirrel Nordic Race
Crystal Mountain, 12500 Crystal Mountain Dr, Thompsonville, Michigan, United States
Juniors: 3.5K and 5K Freestyle. (Baic Cup race)
Nub's Nob Classic 5k and 12k
Nub's Nob, 500 Nub’s Nob Road, Harbor Springs, MI 49740
Seniors: 12k Classic.
(SuperMasters age 70 and above may optionally ski the 5km citizen race, with points starting at 150 for first place).
SUN, JAN 25, 2026
Beech Nuts Junior Nordic Race
Nub's Nob, 500 Nub’s Nob Road, Harbor Springs, MI 49740
Juniors: TBD. (Baic Cup race)
SAT, JAN 31, 2026
Forbush Freestyle
Forbush Corner, 4971 W County Road 612, Frederic, MI 49733 (989-889-2843)
Seniors: 16km Freestyle
Juniors: 6km Freestyle
SUN, FEB 1, 2026
Meijer State Games - Hanson Hills Classic
Hanson Hills Recreation Area, 7601 Old Lake Rd, Grayling, Michigan 49738 (989-348-9266)
Seniors: 12K Classic
SAT, FEB 7, 2026
White Pine Stampede
Mancelona High School, 9300 W Limits Rd; Mancelona MI 49659
Seniors: Full points for 40km race; partial points (starting at 150 points for 1st place) for the 20km race. Freestyle - classic and skate racers are combined together for scoring.
Juniors: 10K Freestyle
SUN, FEB 8, 2026
Forbush Memorial Classic Race
Forbush Corner, 4971 W County Road 612, Frederic, MI 49733 (989-889-2843)
Seniors: 12km classic
(SuperMasters age 70 and above may optionally ski the 6km race, with points starting at 150 for first place).
Juniors: 6km classic. (Baic Cup race)
SAT, FEB 14, 2026
50th Annual North American Vasa Freestyle
Timber Ridge Resort, 4050 E. Hammond Road, Traverse City, MI 49686
Seniors: 27km freestyle (full points), 50km freestyle (points start at 150 for 1st place)
(SuperMasters age 70 and above may optionally ski the 12km citizen race, with points starting at 150 for first place.).
Juniors: 6km freestyle
SUN, FEB 15, 2026
50th Annual North American Vasa Classic
Timber Ridge Resort, 4050 E. Hammond Road, Traverse City, MI 49686
Seniors: 15k Classic
(SuperMasters age 70 and above may optionally ski the Citizen Racer 6K race, with points starting at 150 for first place).
Juniors: 6km Classic
SUN, FEB 22, 2026
33rd Annual Junior Muffin Race
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)
Juniors: Two-skier team relay, 1.5km laps (Baic Cup race)
FRI, FEB 27, 2026
Michigan Middle School and High School Championships
Hickory Hills Ski Area, 2000 Randolph St, Traverse City, MI 49684
Juniors: TBD
SAT, FEB 28, 2026
Michigan Middle School and High School Championships
Hickory Hills Ski Area, 2000 Randolph St, Traverse City, MI 49684
Juniors: TBD
Black Mountain 31K Classic
The Chateau at Black Mountain, 10621 Twin Lakes Road, Cheboygan, MI 49721
Seniors: 31km Classic
SUN, MAR 1, 2026
Michigan Middle School and High School Championships
Hickory Hills Ski Area, 2000 Randolph St, Traverse City, MI 49684
Juniors: TBD
Black Mountain 12km Freestyle
The Chateau at Black Mountain, 10621 Twin Lakes Road, Cheboygan, MI 49721
Seniors: 12km Freestyle
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)
Seniors: Three-skier team relay, 4-6km per leg, MI Cup Team points
Juniors: Three-skier team relay, 4-6km per leg, MI Cup Team points
