After assessing the conditions at Woodland Trails, we have decided the race tomorrow (February 25th) will be a running race. There clearly not enough snow to ski – indeed, the ski trails are closed – but too much snow and ice still on trails to safely rollerski the entire course.
The race distance will be five laps of an approximately 1km loop, on pavement, with an interval (time-trial) start. Younger athletes can run a shorter race.
You are cordially invited to Mount Itasca on March 3rd for some biathlon racing. Rest assured this event will be on skis and on snow! See attached for the invite and details.
While the recent snowfall at Elk River has provided some B-ski conditions, the persistent warm temperatures and lack of forecasted precipitation ensure we will not be skiing for the race on the 25th.
At this point, racers should plan for either rollerskis or running. An exact determination will be made later this week.
If we’re running, we will of course shorten the distances, aiming for approximately the same race times. The exact course and distance would be determined by trail conditions, with both paved and unpaved options on the table.
Your invitation for MN Cup #6 is attached to this post!
We intend to hold a race on-snow or otherwise. If the the park trails are open in some fashion, we will adjust the race to perhaps be a running biathlon, or possibly a rollerski biathlon. We are all hoping for a proper on-snow biathlon, of course!
Immediately following the race will be a novice clinic for newcomers interested in trying the sport. We need volunteers to stay afterwards, ideally with their rifles, to help out with this clinic. The club will provide ammunition. Racers that stay for the clinic receive discounted race admission.
Thanks to all who came to our race, and a special thanks to Mount Itasca’s trail and facilities crew for putting together the course. Attached to this post are the results from both days of competition.
Date: Sunday, January 6, 2013
Location: Snowflake Nordic, 4348 Rice Lake Road, Duluth (one mile north of the intersection of the Rice Lake and Arrowhead Roads)
Race Format: Mass Start (PPSS)
Distance: B, G, YW, MW: 7.5 km;
YM, JW: 10 km;
JM, SM, SW, MM: 12.5 km.
Master Men
1. Phil Rogers: Esko/Cloquet 42: 08 2-1-1-3
2. Pelle Christiansen: Brainerd/ 53:01 3-0-4-2
3. Tyler Bradley: MN Guard 55:21 5-5-2-4
4. Evan Ingebrigtson: Brainerd/ Nisswa 56:52 3-2-2-3
5. Marko Kukkaro: Duluth 57:43 2-1-3-4
6. Josh Duda: Pilleger 59:06 3-4-3-4
Junior Men
1. Erik Rupert: Duluth 42:05 2-1-4-1
2. Sam Humphries: Maine 43:32 1-1-1-3
3. Zach Nelson: Brainerd/Nisswa 49:29 4-4-3-4
10 Km Mass Start
Youth Men
1. Jalen Betsinger: Madison 35:21 3-1-1-1
2. C.J. Merhar: Brainerd/Nisswa 38:00 2-0-3-3
3. Joe Fairbanks: Duluth 38:57 3-1-4-2
4. Cam Christiansen: Brainerd/Nisswa 40:39 2-2-0-3
5. Ethan Fairbanks: Duluth 45:28 1-2-3-4
Junior Women
1. Jenna Ruzich: Brainerd/Nisswa 43:11 2-3-1-0
Master Men
1. Dan Duckert: Thunder Bay 53:30 4-5-3-4
7.5 Km Mass Start
Boys
1. Keegan Tremblay: Thunder Bay 41:54 5-4-0-1
2. Aric Duckert: Thunder Bay 44:28 4-5-0-1
3. Jack Worley: Duluth 57:10 2-1-4-5
Boys/Classic
1. Ivan Werne: Duluth 73:05 0-0-2-5
Girls
1. Sophie Farrow: Duluth 47:24 5-2-2-5
2. Jackie Black: Duluth 58:04 1-2-4-5
Novice Race/5km
Men/Boys
1. Ryan Torma 32:12
2. Steve Schwartz 36:45
3. Dan Radloff 39:44
Women/Girls
1. Maeve Fairbanks 33:27
2. Madeline Schwartz 36:45
3. Nancy Schwerdt 37:20
4. Mckenzie Radloff 39:44