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“Save the Date” for the 2016 Glide N Gorge – Saturday, February 27!
The annual Glide N Gorge is held at the Maasto Hiihto Ski trails in Hancock. It will begin and end at the Four Seasons Chalet located at the fairgrounds in Hancock.
There will be 3 stops along the way with food donated by many gracious sponsors. A marked course will guide you to tasty Hors D’Oeuvres. Kids of all ages can even roast marshmallows by the fire.
Next you will descend along the Swedetown creek on one of the prettiest trails in the Keweenaw! You can check out the new Middle Bridge that we worked hard on all year!! There will be club members/volunteers down in the gorge waiting to serve you piping hot chili and soups galore right beside the creek. Next is the climb up Sisu hill and back to the chalet where you will be rewarded for your climbing efforts with delectable desserts and live music.
The course is approximately 3 miles.
Tickets will be $20 and can be purchased from Down Wind Sports in Houghton and Cross Country Sports in Calumet or any KNSC board member. For more information, please call 906-281-5294 or email cjsilvola@chartermi.net
Fat Bike cyclocross / criterium racing comes to the Michigan Tech ski trails Feb. 27. Just $5 for Michigan Tech Trails season pass holders! An additional $10 trail pass required for those without a season pass (trail love!).
Minimum 3.7″ tires, maximum fun!
This is race number five of the six-race UPCROSS snowcross series. There will be two race options – a short, 30 minute race starting at 5:00 p.m. sharp, and a longer 60 minute race starting at 5:40, with both men’s and women’s divisions for both races.
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RACE DETAILS
41st Annual Canal Run
Saturday, July 16, 2016
Presented by UP Health System, Finlandia University, First Merit Bank and Keweenaw Co-op Natural Foods Market & Deli
RACE START TIMES and LOCATIONS
| Start Time | Start Location | |
| 1/2 Marathon | 7:30 a.m. | Koskela Rd: northwest of Hancock |
| 10 Mile Run | 8:00 a.m. | McLain State Park: northwest of Hancock |
| 5 Mile Run | 8:50 a.m. | Top of High Point Road: northwest of Hancock |
| 10 Mile Walk | 7:15 a.m. | McLain State Park: northwest of Hancock |
| 5 Mile Walk | 8:55 a.m. | Top of High Point Road: northwest of Hancock |
| Kids Dash | will be posted soon | Near Citgo on Quincy St. |
Fun, Fast and Flowy Mountain Bike Races for All Skill Levels
Enjoy the Aspirus Great Deer Chase Mountain Bike Race 2016!
Start time: 9:00am
http://www.greatdeerchase.org/
Get out your muddied trail shoes and get ready to smile. It’s time for Swedetown Trail Races!
The Swedetown Trail Races are a unique opportunity to experience some of the most beautiful trails Keweenaw County has to offer. Situated just moments from the historic sites of Calumet, MI you will be experiencing some fast and fun filled single and double track trails that will NOT disappoint!
Divisions by Distance
- 5k Walk or Run
- 10k Run
- 25k Run
- 50 k Ultra Marathon
About the Cup
The Red Jacket Cycling Team is proud to present the eighth annual Keweenaw Cup Cyclocross Race, a two-day cyclocross extravaganza! Held in conjunction with the UPCROSS Points Series. The October 15 and 16, 2016, event again brings cyclocross racing to the Keweenaw. Prizes to be awarded to overall weekend champions in five classes.
All races are citizen races; a USA Cycling license is NOT required.
See the website for more details:
http://keweenawcup.com/
About the Cup
The Red Jacket Cycling Team is proud to present the eighth annual Keweenaw Cup Cyclocross Race, a two-day cyclocross extravaganza! Held in conjunction with the UPCROSS Points Series. The October 15 and 16, 2016, event again brings cyclocross racing to the Keweenaw. Prizes to be awarded to overall weekend champions in five classes.
All races are citizen races; a USA Cycling license is NOT required.
See the website for more details:
http://keweenawcup.com/
Winter means its time for grooming, snow biking and other fun!
Welcome in the winter season, help us raise some money for grooming operations, and maybe try snow biking for the first time! Join us for snow bike demos in the afternoon and a party at The Continental Fire Co in the evening.
Snow bike demos 1:00 to 5:00pm
1771 Brooks Rd., Hancock (off of M203)
Demo bikes from Cross Country Sports, Down Wind Sports, Rhythm Bike & Board Co., and Michigan Tech’s Outdoor Adventure Program.
Hopefully we’ll have enough snow to do some grooming, but we’ll be riding bikes either way. There will also be a bonfire, refreshments, and a group ride at 4:00.
Party at the Continental Fire Company in Houghton at 7pm
Music, drinks, silent auction, and Copper Harbor Art Bike posters for sale. $10 cover charge and other proceeds will go towards snow bike grooming.
Race Guide
The UP Health System Great Bear Chase Ski Marathon has something for everyone and enough snow to go around, even in March! Skiers can choose from the 50k Skiathlon (limited to the first 100 entries), our signature freestyle and classic 50k races, or freestyle or classic 25k or 10k distances. The Great Bear Chase has earned a reputation as a laid-back, skier-oriented weekend that allows skiers of all experience levels to finish their season with a high quality event.
All events are chip timed, and compete on beautiful power tilled trails.
Weekend Schedule
Please note, all times are Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Friday, March 10, 2017 |
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4 – 8:30 p.m. |
Registration and Bib PickupRegistration and bib pickup (location TBA) |
4:30-7:30 p.m. |
Pasta DinnerThe Copper Country area’s Meals on Wheels program is providing the spaghetti feed for the racers (location TBA). The dinner is a benefit for this valuable program that serves almost 300 people daily. Talented cooks will be creating this pasta feast and the dedicated staff will be on hand to serve. The price is $10 and the menu includes spaghetti and choice of meat sauce or marinara, rolls, ceasar salad, pumpkin bars, water, juice, and coffee. Plan on enjoying a good meal with fellow racers and fuel up for a great race! |
5:30 p.m. |
Junior Bear ChaseFriday night the Swedetown Trails will be filled with the next generation of skiers as the Copper Country Ski Tigers host the annual Junior Bear Chase. Registration/Bib Pick-Up is at the Swedetown Chalet. Learn more by visiting the Junior Bear Chase page. |
Saturday, March 11, 2017 |
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7:30 – 8:15 a.m. |
Bib Pick-UpIf you can’t make it in town for Friday’s bib pick-up, we’ll be at the Calumet High School bright and early for last-minute bib pickups. Click here for directions to the Calumet High School. There is no race-day registration. |
8:30 – 9:20 a.m. |
Race StartStart times run from 8:30-9:20 am. All races will begin and finish near Spruce Street in Calumet. There is plenty of parking just a short walk from the stadium (see the map for start/finish and parking)! Here’s a quick rundown of the start times:
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Post Race |
Free Pasty LunchYour registration includes lunch at the race headquarters at Calumet High School. We’ll serve up fresh, award-winning pasties, bakery items, gluten-free soup and refreshments. There will also be pasties for sale for those who didn’t race. The school’s locker rooms (including showers) will even be open for your use. |
12 – 2:45 p.m. |
Awards CeremonyThe awards ceremony also takes place at the Calumet High School. Awards are given for each age category in each race, including hand-made wood skis for 1st place finishers in each age group. 2nd and 3rd place finishers will receive medals. Unique awards will be presented to the overall fastest man and woman in each race, and skating trophies to the top 10 male and top 5 female skiers in the 50 km freestyle. Prize money will also be given to the top 3 male and female skiers in the 50 km Skiathlon consisting of $1,000, $400 and $150. Free 2018 race entry will also be given for 4th and 5th male and female skiers in the 50 km Skiathlon (racers must be present to claim all prizes). Door prizes (including NEW skis!) will also be awarded to those present at the award ceremony. Thanks to Cross Country Sports for helping us out with those! |
Other Information
- NOTE: Start/finish location at Spruce Street in Calumet
- Trail markings will be clear, with markers every 2 km.
- Aid Stations will be located throughout the course (see the course map below). Aid stations will provide warm water, HEED energy drinks, bananas and Hammer energy gel.
- Spectators are encouraged to shout encouragement! Near the chalet is an excellent place as all skiers come near, and racers in the longer races go by it several times.
- Road Crossings: No road crossings in the Great Bear Chase!
- Minimum age requirement for the 50 km events is 17.
- Safety personnel from UP Health System, Mercy EMS and local 1st Responders will be on hand and in radio contact with check points.
- Results and photos will be available right here at greatbearchase.com.
- Use the map below to help you navigate through town. If you need more help with directions in Calumet, visit our directions page.