2023 Pepsi Challenge 50K/Great River Energy Rush 25K/Giants Ridge 8K Nordic Ski Races at Giants Ridge

Sat March 4, 2023

Events

50K Freestyle

9:30AM CST - 4:00PM CST
Open to ages 16 - 99.

50K Classic

9:00AM CST - 4:00PM CST
Open to ages 16 - 99.

25K Freestyle

9:40AM CST - 4:00PM CST
Open to ages 13 - 99.

25K Classic

9:00AM CST - 4:00PM CST
Open to ages 13 - 99.

8K Freestyle

9:50AM CST - 4:00PM CST

Description

 

Join us for the 38th Annual Pepsi Challenge Cup 50K Freestyle & Classic, Great River Energy Rush 25K Freestyle & Classic & Giants Ridge 8K  Nordic Ski Races on March 4, 2023 at Giants Ridge Biwabik Minnesota. Giants Ridge has 60 kilometers of impeccably groomed, world class Nordic trails on which World Cup, Olympic Trials, National Collegiate Finals, U. S. National Championships and High School championships take place.  Our family-oriented events are designed to accommodate skiers of all abilities. The Pepsi Challenge Cup Race is part of the American Ski Marathon Series and a Birkie Qualifier. Visit us on Minnesota's Iron Range for a fun-filled, late winter cross country ski extravaganza! 

 We are also looking for volunteers and input from anyone interested in the future quality of our event. Please email pepsichallenge@giantsridge.com with volunteer availability or to comment.

Special youth rates:  

 

  • 21 & Under-50 & 25K Freestyle & Classic $70.00
  • 18 & Under-8K Freestyle $40.00

2023 Registration Form

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Race Course Maps 2023

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Race Contact Info

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Race Website

Additional race information can be found at http://www.pepsichallengeskirace.com.

Event Information

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Place

Giants Ridge
6329 Wynne Creek Drive
Biwabik, MN 55708

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