ALL RACES
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58km Start time: 10:00 amOur 58K gives you the opportunity to ski one of the longest one-day marathon races in the country! And the course, with its rolling, wooded countryside, is also one of the fastest. The first North American male and female finishers in the 58K race will receive a free trip to the Swedish Vasaloppet ski race, or $1,000!  |
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Vasaloppet Relay Start time: 10:00 amTeamwork is the key of the Vasaloppet Relay Race. Teams members must decide which team members will ski a 14, 13, 15, 9, or 7K distances along the Vasaloppet 58km course and plan their strategy of driving to each of the skier exchange points. The race begins at 10a.m along with the 58km and 35km mass start and finishes in downtown Mora. |
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42km Start time: 9:00 amThis race is for only classic style skiers who begin their race one hour before the freestyle 35K and 58K races. Skiers participating in the 42K Classic will start at the traditional starting area, then traverse a trail that is filled with hills, curves and woods. The 42K trail then rejoins the 35K trail to the finish line in downtown Mora. |
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35km Start time: 10:00 amAfter a mass start north of Mora, the 35K and 58K split. From there, they wind their way south through forests and meadows. The 35K race attracts competitive skiers as well as skiers seeking the thrill of the Vasaloppet and the downtown finish. |
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13km Start time: 12:30 pmThe 13K features official timing of all skiers and the excitement of crossing the downtown finish line. The race begins at 12:30 pm on Knife Lake. The 13km is perfect for skiers who enjoy skiing shorter distances. The 13km features official timing of all skiers and the excitement of crossing the downtown finish line. The race begins at 12:30 pm at Knife Lake and follows the 35km and 42km course. |
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The Miniloppet Start time: Saturday 12:00 pmThe Miniloppet, held on Saturday afternoon, offers children 13 years old and younger a chance to participate in the excitement of skiing a 1.5K, 4K or 7K course and cross the finish line in downtown Mora. They will hear the ringing of the bells in the bell tower signaling the finish is near. All skiers receive completion medals. 2012 Miniloppet entry form (112kb pdf) |
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The Friendship Tour Start time: Friday 7 pmParticpating in the Friendship Tour on Friday evening, Feb. 11 offers families and touring skiers an opportunity to experience the Vasaloppet without racing in one of the five Sunday events. The 2km Friendship Tour is about one mile in length and begins at 7 pm the Vasaloppet Nordic Center and ends at the Bandshell in the city’s Library Park. After a music-filled start at the the Nordic Center participants will follow the lighted ski trail to 9th St., and then will be guided by lanternlight to Mora Lake. At the shore of Lake Mora candlelight will illuminate the trail across the lake and up the hill past the Belltower and to the finish. Snacks and hot chocolate and warm blueberry sport sport drink will be served from the Band Shell. For more information about the Tour, or to volunteer to help, contact Karen Amundson at 320-679-5792. |