North American Vasa Festival Of Races
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About the race
The 51st North American Vasa Festival of Races takes place February 13–14, 2027 at Timber Ridge Resort in Traverse City, Michigan. The festival program includes freestyle and classic ski races and youth competitions across several course lengths.
Distances offered include:
- 27K
- 15K
- 6K
- 2.5k
- 2k
- 0.5k
Registration opens October 20, 2026. Closing dates vary by event, with some entries closing November 30, 2026 and others closing February 10, 2027. Registration fees vary by event; examples in 2027 include $5 for junior entries and $85 for 27K races.
Event and policy notes for 2027: referral discounts provide a $10 refund per referred new racer for up to four friends and exclude high school and Jr Vasa entries; skiers self-select start waves during registration while the organization reserves the right to reassign waves; and the 2027 program does not include fat bike, 50k, or Bigfoot Relay races.
The Michigan Cup Challenge pairs the George Kuhn 27K freestyle and the Lombard Loppet 15K classic; registering both races yields a $20 discount and cash awards are offered to the top three men and women: $550, $300, and $150. Age class prizes for the 27K include discounts on entry for the following year. The event also includes a Community Celebration at Great Wolf Lodge with food, a cash bar, music, and limited tickets. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
