Join us at Mt. Itasca on Sunday, January 19th, for the 6th race in the Minnesota Cup series.
Event flyer, with sign-up link, attached to this post below.
This even has been canceled due to forecasted temperatures well below what’s acceptable for racing.
Attached is the event flyer for the Midwest regional races on January 4th and 5th.
This event has been moved to Mount Itasca, see newer post for flyer and sign-up form.
Originally scheduled for Elk River, this event has a high probability of being held instead at Mount Itasca due to low snow conditions at Woodland Trails. Updates will be published as decisions are made.
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.