The Great Ski Race

The Great Ski Race

The Great Ski Race will once again offer 2 different course options, the regular 26km route (starting at 9am) and a new 10km route (starting at 9:25am) . Both routes start and end at the Tahoe Cross Country Center in Tahoe City, CA. The 26km route promises a fun and challenging day on snow, with great vistas of north Lake Tahoe while skiing around Mt. Watson. The 10km route stays low on the undulating trails of the nordic center. Both course's have lots of varied terrain, not to mention the usual challenges our skiers sign up for. Both the 10km and 26km races are followed by a finish line party celebration with food and live music.

Registration fees will increase up to race day, so register early!

The race fees are the same for either race and are as follows:

• Adult
• Under 18
• Dec 1 - Jan 11: $80 / $45
• Jan 12 - Feb 15: $100 / $55
• Feb 16 - Feb 28: $115 / $65
• Mar 1, Race Day: $140 / $90

Registration is capped at 800 so register soon!

The Great Ski Race® is the main fund raising event for the Tahoe Nordic Search & Rescue Team, a non-profit all-volunteer organization. Race proceeds are used primarily to purchase equipment for the Team, and to support winter survival and avalanche education programs sponsored and conducted by the Team. Please note that this is a fundraiser for the non-profit TNSAR, and so refunds are not possible.

Schedule of Events

Wave 1 starts at 9:00 am with subsequent waves starting 3 minutes apart (Wave 2 starts 9:03, Wave 3 starts 9:06, etc). Your bib number corresponds to your assigned start wave. All racers must be in their assigned wave start corral before 9:00 am.

Awards start at 12:30, and are provided for overall times (men and women), as well as per age groups. Live music will play from 11:30-3:00!

Packet Pickup

Early bib and T-shirt pickup will be available on Friday, February 28th (noon to 5pm) and Saturday, March 1st (9am to 5pm). Race day bib pickup will be available from 7am to 8:30am.