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Sunday January 17, 2010 - 11:00 AM - Duluth MN
2010 Race results posted here
2010 Race Photos here

Registration fees for 10.3K and 31K Skate Races:
  • $30 through 12/24/09
  • $35 12/25/09-1/11/10
  • $45 1/12/10-1/15/10 online
  • $55 for race day registration 8:00-10:00 a.m. at start venue (prices include MN sales tax)

    Registration fees for 4K Snowshoe Stomp:
  • $20 through 1/5/10
  • $25 1/6/10-1/15/10 online
  • $25 race day registration 8:00-10:00 a.m. at start venue (prices include MN sales tax)

    Register online for the 2010 race at: Active.com

    • Image courtesy of Minnephotamoments.com

    New for 2010
    Chip timing by itiming.com. New waves are: Top 20% wave, 20-50 percentile wave, and 50+ percentile wave. (These wave starts apply to both distances meaning all the fast racers will start together and etc. This will ensure a smooth start for all abilities, and not disadvantage either distance. Waves will be 2 minutes apart).

    Snowshoe Division
    Snowshoe Stomp 4k race/tour division - part of the Braveheart Snowshoe Series: The course will be seperate from the ski course, going through the northern part of Boulder Lake Management Area on groomed trails. Start will be after the last ski wave going opposite direction over start line, and finish will be at adjoining finish line to the ski finish to utilize chip timing. Commemorative race mugs to top 3 male and female overall.

    Schedule of Events
    Sunday, January 17
  • 8:00-10:00 a.m: Packet pickup/day of registration.
  • 10:30 a.m: Pre-race meeting at registration area.
  • 11:00 a.m: Top 20% wave for both 10.3 and 31K skate races.
  • 11:02 a.m: 20-50 percentile wave.
  • 11:04 a.m: 50+ percentile wave.
  • 11:06 a.m: Snowshoe Stomp 4K
  • 2:00 p.m: Estimated time of awards ceremony and door prizes at the venue.

    		• Lodging:

    Country Inn & Suites Duluth North
    (Closest hotel to the race)
    (218) 740-4500


    Awards
    Ski Race Awards: All 1st through 3rd place age group winners will receive commemorative race mugs. Age groups: 13-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 64-69, 70+. Also back is the "31K Middle of the Pack Award" which is a pair of Pursuit T6004 rollerskis to the one who finishes in the exact middle.
    Door Prizes: We will again be giving away some great door prizes this year including products from Pursuit Rollerskis (at least one pr for random drawing), XC-Ice Skis (at least one pr for random drawing), Helly Hansen, and Sinisalo courtesy of RollerskiShop.com, and other schwag from local shops.

    If you haven't raced in the Boulder Lake Ski Race, you need to add this one to start off your racing season. Over its six years, this race has continued to grow with almost 250 athletes last year, and seems to always have snow, making it the premier early season race attracting novice to elite. This year come race under the towering White Pines and over rolling hills in either the 31 km or 10.3 km skate races, or try the 4 km snowshoe. The 10.3 km does one lap while the 31 km which is the Skinnyski Series event does three. Race is located 18 miles north of Duluth on the beautiful Boulder Lake Management Ski Trails owned by Minnesota Power. All trails will be groomed for skate only as this is a skate only race. Great early season race to get under the belt before the Pepsi Challenge and the rest. Has been the largest race in the Duluth area the last several years, and we'll have tons of hot chili at the finish line tent once again. Last year had over $1,000 worth in door prizes. Top three in each age group receive commemorative race mug. Register early for biggest savings.

    Check out pictures from: www.minnefotamoments.com 2008 start
    Photo courtesy of: www.minnefotamoments.com