49th Annual North American Vasa Festival of Races

WELCOME! The North American Vasa Festival of Races is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 8 and Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025. All races start and finish at Timber Ridge and traverse the wonderful Vasa Pathway and Vasa Singletrack. The event includes Freestyle and Classic ski races for all abilities and ages, along with Fatbike and Snow Shoe races.

What's New for 2025

• First Time Skiers: Any first time skier entering Sunday's 6K Tour receives a 50% discount with the discount code Newbie2025.
• King Vasa Viking Club Members: Special recognition for members who have skied in 40 or more Vasa races of 27K or more.
• Vasa Community Celebration: Join us at the Park Place Hotel on Saturday, Feb. 8, from 4:00-7:00 pm for free appetizers, a cash bar, and live music.

Courses and Pricing

• High School 6K Freestyle: 6K - $15.00
• Okerstrom Kortelopet 15K Freestyle Race: 15K - $60.00 - $90.00 depending on registration timing
• George Kuhn Half Marathon 27K Freestyle Race: 27K - $70.00 - $100.00 depending on registration timing
• Short's Grand Fat Fatbike: 40K - $50.00 - $70.00 depending on registration timing
• Short's-N-Fat Fatbike: 20K - $50.00 - $70.00 depending on registration timing
• Junior Vasa: Price not specified - $5.00
• High School 6K Classic: 6K - $15.00
• Lombard Loppet 15K Classic: 15K - $60.00 - $90.00 depending on registration timing
• Vasa 6K Classic/Freestyle Tour: 6K - $30.00
• Vasasaurus 6K Snowshoe Race: 6K - $40.00 - $50.00 depending on registration timing

Schedule of Events

Registration opens Tuesday, October 15th and closes Wednesday, February 5th at 6:00 PM. On-site registration is not available.

February 7th: 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM - Packet Pick Up
February 8th: 8:00 AM - Packet Pick Up

• 9:00 AM - High School 6K Freestyle
• 9:15 AM - Okerstrom 15K Freestyle
• 9:40 AM - George Kuhn Half Marathon 27K Freestyle
• 11:50 AM - Short's Grand Fat Fatbike
• 11:55 AM - Short's-N-Fat Fatbike
• 12:20 PM - Junior Vasa & Adaptive Skiers
• 4:00 PM - Vasa Celebration at Park Place

February 9th: 8:00 AM - Packet Pick-up

• 9:30 AM - High School 6K Classic
• 9:50 AM - Lombard Loppet 15K Classic
• 10:35 AM - Vasa Tour 6K Freestyle/Classic
• 11:00 AM - Vasasaurus 6K Snow Shoe
• Awards Ceremony at Timber Ridge

Location

Timber Ridge, 4050 E. Hammond Road, Traverse City, MI 49686, US