Packet pick-up and Registration will be conducted the day of the race at the Hanson Hills Recreation Area lodge from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM.
Wave Start Times
Waves will start promptly at times as indicated below. Please be at the start area in time to fill your wave,
10:00 AM Michigan Cup Division – Men’s 26.4 KM Skate
10:05 AM Michigan Cup Division – Women’s 13.3KM Skate
10:10 AM High School/Juniors Division – Boys and Girls 7.5KM
10:15 AM Citizen Division – Men’s 7.5KM Freestyle
10:17 AM Citizen Division – Women’s 7.5KM Freestyle
10:19 AM Citizen Division - Men’s 7.5KM Classic
& Citizen Division – Women’s 7.5KM Classic
Chip Timing
The Cote Dame Marie will be timed using Chip Timing technology. The chip will be attached to your bib. Make sure Chip panel is positioned on the front of skier. Please do not fold or bend the chip. There is no need to return the chip after the race. Souvenir Finish receipt will be issued at awards table.
Course
The race start is located behind the softball field. The finish line is at the base of the ski hill behind the lodge building. Both the start and finish areas are only a short ski/walk from warming areas. The course will be a loop trail. The 15k races will complete one lap of a course and the 26.4k race will complete one lap and then continue up the ski hill and connect back to the loop and complete a second lap. The Citizens Classic course will be set with a classic track the entire length.
Food and First Aid Station
We encourage participants to carry or provide their own water bottle for consumption.
Results:
Results will be posted periodically at the Hanson Hills Lodge.
Awards: Souvenir Finisher Medal to all Participants
Breakfast/Lunch (Enjoy Great Food Specials at the following sponsor locations. GRAYLING RESTAURANT,
PADDLE HARD BREWERY, SPIKES Keg ‘O’ Nails, Tinkers Junction, MI-BREW, XC HEADQUARTERS
