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Noquemanon Ski Marathon – January 27 – 29, 2017

Noquemanon Ski MarathonThe annual Noquemanon Ski Marathon takes place Friday, Saturday and Sunday January 27 – 29th with many events to choose from; the famous full ski marathon and half marathon, 12K ski, snowshoe, snow bike, skijor & the Junior Noque, give participants a wintertime thrill like no other.

Both Classical and freestyle skiers welcome.

Friday, January 27, 2017

3:00 pm: Junior Noque Registration at Forestville Trailhead

3:45 pm: Junior Noque races begin

5:30 pm – 10pm: Ski Expo, Registration and Packet Pick up at Superior Dome.

The Marquette DDA is once again working with East Side Restaurant Association for racer Pasta Specials at local restaurants!  They will have a booth at the expo to assist you and flyers with information.  Or visit their website for more information.

Blackrocks Brewery‘s 51K IPA is the official beer of the Noquemanon offered at the Expo from 5:30 pm- 9:30  pm by Simply Superior of NMU.

Last day to register. Registration fee at $110.

Saturday, January 28, 2017

Please Note:  Due to weather and snow conditions all races on Saturday (50K, 24K, 12K, 15 mile snowshoe) will leave from the 510 Plum Creek Start line and finish at the Forestville Trail head.

6 am – 9pm: Superior Dome open

7:00 am: Busing to start lines begins.

8:30 am: 50K Classic Touring

9:00 am: 50K Classic Elite Wave 1

9:10 am: 50K Classic Wave 2 & 50K Relay

9:20 am: 50K Classic Wave 3

9:30 am: 50K Classic Wave 4

 

9:55 am: 50K Freestyle Wave 1

10:05 am: 50K Freestyle Wave 2

 

10:15 am: 50K Freestyle Wave 3

10:25 am: 50K Freestyle Wave 4

10:35 am: 50K Freestyle Wave 5

11:45 am: 24K Classic Wave 1

11:55 am: 24k Classic Wave 2

12:05 pm: 24K Classic Wave 3

12:15 pm: 24K Classic Wave 4

12:30 pm: 24K Freestyle Wave 1

12:40 pm: 24K Freestyle Wave 2

12:50 pm: 24K Freestyle Wave 3

1:00 pm: 24K Freestyle Wave 4

1:02 pm: 15 Mile Snowshoe Wave

2:00 pm: 12K Freestyle (Men and Women)

2:10pm:  12K Classic (Men and Women)

 

5:00 pm (this may be pushed back 30-60 minutes depending on conditions – final time will be made available at Ski Expo/Packet Pickup): Awards Ceremony  for the Noquemanon, Half Noque, 15 Mile Snowshoe, 12k Ski and Sit Ski at the Superior Dome.

*Please note: Awards will not be mailed to anyone who cannot stay for the awards ceremony.
If you wish to pay for your award shipping costs, let us know and we can make arrangements for that.

Celebrate with a Blackrocks 51K IPA the official beer of the Noquemanon.  Bar open from 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Sunday, January 29, 2017

20K Snow Bike Race, 10K Animoosh Skijor, 10K  and 5km Snowshoe all start and end at the Forestville Trail head.

9:00 am: 10K Animoosh Skijor begins. Racers go of in 30 second intervals.

10:00 am 20K Snow Bike  Mass Start

10:10 am 10K Snowshoe/5K Snowshoe (same start)
Dion Snowshoes is the Official sponsor of the Wild Side 10K snowshoe!

12:00 pm or as soon as results are available awards will begin at the NTN Forestville Trailhead.

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Boyne Mountain – Happy’s Rail Jam – February 6, 2016


2016 Results 

Happy’s Rail Jam presented by SPY Optics is sure to put a smile on your face and a twinkle in your eye.  Open to skiers and snowboarders of all ages the venue will be a little longer than a typical rail jam but shorter than a full slopestyle course.  Competitors will have the choice of multiple lines through the course allowing riders to express their individual skills and style.  Top finishers will earn prizes such as Happy’s Tacos gift certificates/swag, SPY Optics gear/swag as well as Boyne Gift Cards.  Prize drawings will also be held at the end of the event for those not finishing in the top spots.

  • Location: Either lower McLouth or Ramshead Park
  • Registration: West Civic Center Lobby, 2pm-3:30pm Event Start
  • Time: 4pm
  • Awards: Immediately following at the sound tent
  • Cost: $5
  • Other stuff: If younger than 18, please bring a parent or guardian to registration to sign waiver, all competitors must wear a helmet

A huge THANK YOU to the sponsors of this event!

February 6, 2016

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Hanson Hills – Blizzardfest – February 8 & 9, 2020

Get Ready for Blizzardfest!!!
We have joined up with the Grayling Youth Booster Club to host this great event.

Free Tubing 10am-Noon

February 8th, 10am-NOON

Come and tube from 10am-12pm for free!! Sponsored by the Grayling Youth Booster Club. – No registration needed.

Downhill Canoe and Kayak Races

Downhill Canoe and Kayak Races at Hanson Hills Recreation Area.

February 8th, Noon – TBD

Race against the clock down our famous Tubing Hill!

Divisions:

2 Person Canoe

$40 per boat

Solo Kayak

$20 per boat

Beer Tent

February 8th, Noon-TBD

Fundraiser for the Grayling Youth Booster Club. Enjoy great brews, and specialty drinks while taking in all the activities at Hanson Hills. – Must be 21+

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