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70 oz.'s of Water & Not a Drop To Drink
70 oz.'s of Water & Not a Drop To Drink

70 oz.'s of Water & Not a Drop To Drink

1/2/2004 - By Mike Muha

It happens every year: some racer ends up carrying frozen water around the course with them. Here's tips on keep your hydration system from freezing during the big race.,

Chestnut Valley & Boyne Highlands' Races Have Snow

1/1/2004 12:12:00 PM

The Chestnut Valley Freestyle and the Boyne Highlands Classic on Saturday and Sunday, Jan 3-4, WILL be held. Race organizers ask that racers who are planning to attend call or e-mail the race organizers so they can insure they have enough food for lunch.

Holly Cup Cancelled

12/22/2003 7:40:00 PM

The Holly Cup on Saturday, December 27, 2003, has been cancelled due to lack of snow and low registrations.

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Crystal Mtn Preseason Opener is a GO!

12/18/2003 1:54:00 PM

Mother Nature helped out Crystal Mountain, and the race is definately a go!

Crystal Mtn Race on the 20th is Iffy.

12/12/2003 7:50:00 PM

Crystal mountain has received snow, but an expected warming trend may force a cancellation of the Pre-Season Opener race on Saturday, December 20.

MI Cup Committee Minutes & Club Letter

11/14/2003 7:35:00 PM

The Michigan Cup Committee meeting minutes and letter to Racing Clubs posted on the Michigan Cup home page. The minutes include rule or other changes. The letter provides instructions for fee and roster sumbission.

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Duathlon moves to 10:00 am

11/2/2003 10:29:00 AM

The second (Sunday Nov 9) and third (Sunday Dec 7) races in the '1st Annual Team NordicSkiRacer.Com Fall Duathlon Series' will start at 10:00am instead of 9:00am as previously announced.

National Masters Just 13 Weeks Away

10/21/2003 9:55:00 AM

Skiers down to age 25 are considered "masters", and skiers 20-24 can race in non-Championship category. Also, news about the team competition

Tentative Michigan Cup Race Schedule

9/13/2003 5:54:00 PM

Tentative race schedule for the Michigan Cup and Great Lakes Marathon Series (among other races) now in the Calendar.

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The Big Bonk!
The Big Bonk!

The Big Bonk!

2/23/2002 - By Mike Muha

A racer in a blue suit came to a stop a couple hundred feet away, and simply collapsed into the snow bank. I initially thought it was someone who had finished who was just clowning around. But he wasn't moving. I decide I better check him out.,

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UPCOMING RACES

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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