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Women: 10k Skate, Men: 15k Skate. Why the difference?

11/18/2008 - By Karl Saidla

The above might be a typical excerpt from a race notice. It's become so normal to see this that we don't tend to question it. But why not?

Green light for Gällivare
Green light for Gällivare

Green light for Gällivare

11/18/2008 - By FIS

We are ready for the World Cup. We have cold temperatures around - 10 C and it will stay cold also over the next week.

Athlete Q&A: Kikkan Randall

11/17/2008 - By US Ski Team

World Cup winner Kikkan Randall has had a few other loose ends to tie up before heading out on the road for this season's World Cup.

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Muonio Skate Pics
Muonio Skate Pics

Muonio Skate Pics

11/17/2008 - By Pete Vordenberg

There are so many skiers here trying to make the first period of world cups for their country. This is no game - skiing is it and this is their shot. This is the competition. We are ready.

Andy Newell wins qualifying round, then crashes

11/16/2008 - By USST

The U.S. Cross Country Ski Team's Andy Newell (Shaftsbury, VT) dominated qualifying against a World Cup caliber field before crashing in the semi-final round in a pre-season FIS sprint Friday in Muonio, Finland.

Muonio Pictures - Classic Race
Muonio Pictures - Classic Race

Muonio Pictures - Classic Race

11/16/2008 - By Pete Vordenberg

There are a lot of racers working very hard to get under the big top. Think you are working hard? Have no illusions, there are a lot of people working very hard. What did you do today to make sure you get there?

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The good new is I raced like crap

11/16/2008 - By Zach Caldwell

And the bad news is...

Short Report from Muonio

11/14/2008 - By Pete Vordenberg

Hello from Muonio. We have been here since Monday/Tuesday. Today (Friday) we had the first race of the season - a classical sprint.

20 nations to race the 3rd FIS Tour de Ski
20 nations to race the 3rd FIS Tour de Ski

20 nations to race the 3rd FIS Tour de Ski

11/13/2008 - By Sandra Spitz

Only 45 days remain until the 3rd Viessmann FIS Tour de Ski performance by Craft Sportswear and the preparations and promotion for the unique event are at full speed

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Bjorn Daehlie Will Ski 2009 Birkie Classic Race

11/12/2008 - By Cherie Morgan

Bjorn Daehlie, the most accomplished cross country skier of all time, has announced his intent to ski the 2009 Birkie 54K Classic. Bjorn will participate in additional American Birkebiner events as an Ambassador for Multiple Sclerosis Research.

Novice biathlon clinic and race at Yellowstone Ski Festival

11/11/2008 - By Yellowstone Ski Festival

The Yellowstone Ski Festive will host two biathlon events: a standard IBU sprint race, and a novice biathlon clinic and race (no previous biathlon or shooting experience is necessary).

Yellowstone Ski Festival: SuperTour registration

11/10/2008 - By Yellowstone Ski Festival

Details about registering for the SuperTour races on Friday and Saturday, November 29-29 at the Yellowstone Ski Festival

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UPCOMING RACES

SAT, FEB 14, 2026

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

Loppet Junior Qualifier & SuperTour (JNQ) - Classic Mass Start
Theodore Wirth Park, Minneapolis, MN

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

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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