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Last Updated: Mar. 15, 2008
NENSA Marathon Series
Event #4
TD Banknorth Sugarloaf Ski Marathon
Sugarloaf Outdoor Center, Carrabassett Valley, ME
Race Update: March 15, 2008
Start Lists Posted: 50K Race | 30K Race and Tour
Race info Sheet
Schedule of Events:
7:30AM to 9:30AM: Bib Pick-Up in the Lodge
9AM: 50 kilometer Race Start
9:30AM: 30 kilometer Race Start
9:31 to 9:45AM: 30K Touring Class May Start
11:30AM: Time Cut-off (All competitors skiing 50K must complete the 30K loop by this time. If you are not allowed to go on, you will get credit for completing the 30K, show up in those results, and be eligible for raffle prizes)
1PM: Awards Ceremony. Note, prizes will be held for those still on course!
2:30PM: Race and Tour Cut-Off.
Race Update: March 12, 2008
Course Map Posted: Link. Event Director's Note: "We have decided to go with a 16K loop. Two laps = 30K course, Three laps = 50K course. With so much feedback about the old course being overly challenging, we tried to find an easier alternative and the only way to do so was to stick with this fantastic 16K loop. Profile is moderate and should be enjoyed by participants of all levels."
Race Update: March 3, 2008
Registration is going strong at skireg.com: DIRECT LINK
Raffle prizes include $800 worth of Swix merchandise and a grand-prize of a full Rossignol Racing Set-up (skis, boots, poles and bindings custom-ordered to your size - skate or classic!)
Food Sponsor Hammergel / Heed will help stock the aid stations with great racing food to get you through. Look for more updates on specifics on food for the slower-going crowd including brownies and other home-made treats.
Post Race Meal: You'll notice that we've kept our entry fee low for this event. Part of this was the decision to not provide a post-race meal and we're encouraging everyone to pack lunch or bring a few extra dollars to purchase lunch at Sugarloaf's renowned Bull Moose Cafe.
Prizes: We have medals for participants who finish all four NENSA Marathon Series full-distance events (30K @ Jackson, 50K @ Craftsbury and 50K @ Rangeley. We also have custom prizes for top-three overall 50K, top-three overall 30K, and ten-year age groups in the 50K (Jr, Sr, M1/2, M3/4, M5/6, and M7 and older.)
Grooming: The entire course will be groomed for skating with a single classic track along one side. We have chosen not to do a special classic only category (as originally indicated in last fall's brochure) but welcome classic skiers to participate and expect the track to hold up quite well.
Event #1
TD Banknorth White Mountain Classic
January 26, 2008
Jackson, NH
General: Information: The WMC30K is the first event of the 2008 NENSA Marathon Series! This is a classic technique marathon utilizing the unique trail systems in and around Jackson Village. The 30 kilometer loop will include the Wentworth Golf Course and Ellis River trails. Entry includes food stations every 5-8K's, post race meal, awards and random prizes to both racers and tourers. All proceeds to benefit valley-wide junior nordic program. IT'S ALL FOR THE KIDS! Touring Classes are not timed. All skiers 13 and under must tour with an adult.
REGISTRATION and DEADLINES : $40 by 1/14/08 at 2300; $50 by 01/24/08. Registration closed at 2300 on 1/24/08 or earlier if 300 person limit is reached. No DOR registrations. Kids 13 and under and touring with an adult - $20 by 01/24/08 at 2300. No service charge to entrants who use online registration. The event committee may modify or shorten the event due to weather conditions. Entry fees are not refundable due to event postponement or cancellation, nor are they transferable to another person or event. Please understand that there will be NO REFUNDS for any reason!
ENTRY FORMS: Online at
BIB PICKUP: Race HQ, Jackson XC 153 Main St, Jackson Village
Friday (1/25/08) 1700 - 1900
Race Day (1/26/08) 0730 - 0930
CLASSES: Male and Female timed and untimed touring class. Normal NENSA 5-year age groupings for timed race.
WAXING AREA -- Outdoors near stadium
REST ROOMS are available onsite
START TIMES:
* Timed Race: 1000
* Untimed touring participants: 1001 Sharp!
START: Mass Start
TECHNIQUE: Classic - no skating technique permitted.
COURSE: The 30 kilometer loop will include the Wentworth Golf Course, Eagle Mountain, Wave and Ellis River trails.
SKIER ETIQUETTE: There are tourists and other competitors on the trails. There are sections of the course which have two-way traffic. Paying customers are not a cause for protest. Unless passing or clear view please stay to right.
SAFETY: Report any accidents or issues to the next feed station or road crossing personnel. Emergency Medical Staff will be available at the Start and Finish areas. Remember to drink plenty of fluids to prevent dehydration.
DROPOUTS: If for some reason you're forced to drop out, please let feed station or finish area staff know. This is for your safety and will eliminate the need for a search effort.
FINISH: Do not cross the finish line unless you have completed the entire race. Tourers should proceed through designated finish so that we can record that you have safely and successfully competed the entire course.
GROOMING: Pisten Bully grooming with tiller daily, full track. Snow will be tilled and tracked for the race at least 5 hours prior to start. Wax recommendation will be posted on this page on 1/25/08.
TIMING: Electronic. Official Timing will stop at 1400 (2:00 p.m.).
PARKING on Race Day: Parking is available at Jackson Ski Touring Center. Additional parking at the Town Hall and Grammar School and Gray's Inn lot.
FEED STATIONS: Aid Stations are located at appropriate spots along the course. Check map at race registration.
LOST and FOUND: Jackson Ski Touring Center
AWARDS LOCATION: New this year! We have decided to do away with the Awards Ceremony so skiers and volunteers can either head home or go skiing right after lunch. It will be replaced with a Prize Table Distribution System. Here is how it works. Every participant who crosses the Finish Line will receive a Nordic Skier Sports water bottle. Some of those bottles will have an official coupon randomly enclosed. If you are one of the many lucky winners, simply submit this coupon before 2:00 PM at the Prize Distribution Table located inside the lodge. A volunteer will match your coupon with a predetermined prize. If you do not claim your prize before 2:00 PM, it will be given to one of our hard working volunteers.
The top three men overall, the top three women overall, each of the 5-year age group winners, the youngest overall, and the oldest overall will report to the same Prize Table and submit their racing bib. Using the result sheet, a volunteer will match the winner's bib number with a predetermined prize. Each of the above winners is responsible to find out their placing and to claim their prize before 2:00 PM. Otherwise, the prize will be given to one of our hard working volunteers.
POST RACE FEED LOCATION: Serving from noon to 2:00 p.m at the Jackson Community Church Parish. Your race bib is your ticket.
RESOURCE PHONE: Jackson Ski Touring Foundation 603-383-9355
LODGING RESERVATIONS: Preferred Lodging or 1-800-866-3334
This information sheet was published 12/15/2007 and is subject to change and/or updates.
Check with the race secretary prior to the end of registration for any changes.
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TD Banknorth Craftsbury Marathon
February 2, 2008
Craftsbury, VT
Event Website
Course Map and Profile
General Race Information:
This event is part of the prestigious American Ski Marathon Series and the New England Marathon Series. It has been proclaimed by the State Chamber of Commerce as one of the "Top Ten 2007 Winter Events in Vermont."
After the finish all participants are treated to a hearty post race meal. The top three racers in each class are awarded locally handcrafted pitchers. Special pins will be awarded to racers within 25% of age class winner's time. All tourers are awarded a commemorative pin.
Aid Stations:
New this year, all seven aid stations along the course will have: warming tents, catered hot soups and appetizers, bonfires with seating, volunteer servers competing to have the best and most creative station as judged by you, the participants.
Aid stations approximately every 5 kilometers:
* Highland Lodge - Home made muffins, juice and Green Mountain Coffee Roasters.
* Skunk Hollow - Curried Sweet Potato Bisk and Puff Pastry with Chevre Cheese.
* Rocking Rock - Carrot Dill Soup and Spanikopita Pastries.
* Craftsbury Road. - Cream of Broccoli/Vermont Cheddar Soup and Mini Quiche.
* Craftsbury Village - Split Pea and Ham Soup, Rolls, and hot Spicy Cider.
* Craftsbury Center - Potato Soup and Cheese Biscuits.
* Creek Road - Traditional Norwegian Hot Blueberry Soup.
* Lost Nation Road - Camp Fire Roasted Sausages and Rolls.
* Craftsbury Common - Vermont Milk Company Soft Serve Ice Cream and Cheese Soup.
Don't miss this great event!
Event #3
TD Banknorth Rangeley Lakes Loppet
Rangeley, ME
IMPORTANT UPDATE - SNOW DELAY!!!
2/29/2008 8AM: Because of the forecast for over a foot of snow falling in Rangeley on Saturday, the organizers have delayed the start for all classes by one hour.
New Schedule:
9:45AM = Kettle Classic
10:45AM = Loppet
2PM Awards Ceremony and Raffle! (this is the original scheduled time and we'll do our best to stick with it!)
To register online through Skireg click here. Or register Now by calling 207-864-4309 or download an entry form at www.xcskirangeley.com
2/27/2008 Update: From the Organizers: We have had over 15 feet of snow so far this year. Tuesday night we expect 9"-14" more. The conditions are the best I've ever seen. The trails are the widest and firmest I've ever experienced. Volunteers are turning out in record numbers. The course is challenging, but a lot of fun. The food, festivities, prize table and hospitality will be exceptional. Without too much fear of overstatement, skiers who miss this one, may well miss the best race conditions in the East in 3 years. The skiing is sensational.
By the way, entries are coming in strong. The field will exceed 250. We already have 49 more racers than we did last year. We're getting entries at a rate of 16 to 20 per day.
Also, there are no discount available for this year, so please avoiding calling and just register at skireg.com.
Photos below from Mary Lou Lowrie and taken last week (before last night's big storm...)
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