A Traverse City Tradition Since 1977
Join us for the 50th annual North American Vasa Nordic ski and fat tire bike races on the scenic Vasa Pathway and winter sports single track trails of the Pere Marquette State Forest in Grand Traverse County.
50k Classic/Freestyle
Price:
$95
Date Range:
02/14
Time:
9:00AM EST
Price increases after January 31, 2026 at 11:59pm EST
Okerstrom Kortelopet 12k Freestyle (High School)
Price:
$15
Date Range:
02/14
Time:
9:15AM EST
Registration ends February 11, 2026 at 6:00pm EST
Okerstrom Kortelopet 12k Freestyle Race
Price:
$85
Date Range:
02/14
Time:
9:25AM EST
Price increases after January 31, 2026 at 11:59pm EST
George Kuhn Half Marathon 27k Freestyle Race
Price:
$95
Date Range:
02/14
Time:
9:40AM EST
Price increases after January 31, 2026 at 11:59pm EST
Adaptive Skiers
Price:
$0
Date Range:
02/14
Time:
1:00PM EST
Registration ends February 11, 2026 at 6:00pm EST
Bigfoot Community Relay (Sponsored by Cross Country Ski HQ)
Price:
$0
Date Range:
02/14
Time:
1:30PM EST
Registration ends February 11, 2026 at 6:00pm EST
Mark Esper 6k Classic High School
Price:
$15
Date Range:
02/15
Time:
9:30AM EST
Registration ends February 11, 2026 at 6:00pm EST
Mark Esper 6k Classic Citizen Racer (Not High Schoolers)
Price:
$65
Date Range:
02/15
Time:
9:40AM EST
Price increases after January 31, 2026 at 11:59pm EST
Lombard Loppet 15k Classic
Price:
$85
Date Range:
02/15
Time:
9:50AM EST
Price increases after January 31, 2026 at 11:59pm EST
Vasa Tour 6k Classic/Freestyle
Price:
$30
Date Range:
02/15
Time:
10:35AM EST
Registration ends February 11, 2026 at 6:00pm EST
Fatbike 25k
Price:
$70
Date Range:
02/15
Time:
11:00AM EST
Price increases after January 31, 2026 at 11:59pm EST
Vasa Community Celebration & Awards Ceremony
Saturday, February 14, 5-8 PM | Park Place Hotel Ballroom
Join us in celebrating 50 years of the North American Vasa at the Vasa Community Celebration. The celebration takes place after the races on Saturday, February 14, from 5:00–8:00 pm at the Park Place Hotel and features live music by the Daylites, free appetizers, a cash bar, raffle prizes, and awards pickup for Saturday events. We’ll also honor our King Vasa Viking Club members who have completed 30 or more Vasas. Tickets are $10 online or $15 at the door, with limited capacity available.
Join the tradition!
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Timber Ridge Resort
4050 E. Hammond Road
Traverse City, MI 49686 US
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