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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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Crystal Mountain – Art Park Snowshoe Tours – January 29, 2017

Each Sunday* in January, you are invited to join a guided tour through the Art Park to see sculptures, scenery, and maybe even some wildlife along the way. Meet at 2:30pm and bring your snowshoes!

Fee: $5 per adult. Reservations are not required. Complimentary for youth 17 and under with paying adult.

Call (231) 378-4963 for further information.

*Excludes January 1, 2017.

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The Homestead – Cooking Demonstration: Gluten Free Dinner – February 5, 2017


A demonstration especially for those who enjoy or must have gluten-free dining options.

Nonna’s, award-winning Chef John Piombo has created a delicious gluten-free dinner menu for this demonstration which provide a special opportunity for culinary enthusiasts to learn new skills and savor the creation.

$25 per person.

Advance reservations. 231.334.5222.

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Hanson Hills Classic – February 16, 2020

Hanson HIlls Classic
Hanson Hills Classic

FEE: $25

Point Races: Men & Women 14K

Location: Hanson Hills Recreation Area

Race Day Registration:
8:00am-9:30am

Race Time:
10:00 am Men and Women 15 second interval starts.

Course: Hilly terrain. Classical race with interval starts. Course
will have double set tracks.

Awards: Awards for first overall male and female finishers.
Medals to top three male and Female finishers in each
age group.

Online Registration:https://www.skireg.com/nordicevents

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