The Alley Loop
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Alley Loop
The Alley Loop is a nordic ski event in Crested Butte held on January 30, 2027. The race course runs through downtown streets, alleyways, and narrow bridges before joining the Crested Butte Nordic trail network with groomed tracks and mountain views. The event is also an American Birkebeiner qualifying race.
Distances offered include:
- 42 km (classic and skate options)
- 21 km (classic and skate options)
- 10 km (freestyle)
- 5 km (freestyle)
- 1.5 km and 3 km youth races
The event includes a costume contest judged on course with curated prize packages for outstanding group and individual costumes. Prize purses and awards are offered across distances, including cash prizes for top finishers in the 42k and 21k fields, age class awards with commemorative pint glasses, and a Sub 3-Hour Marathon Achievement Bell for 42k finishers under three hours. Youth participants receive commemorative stickers; the youth program emphasizes participation.
Additional weekend activities include a related Sunday skiathlon as part of the community race series with 10 km and 6 km skiathlon options and a free 2 km kids race. Wax service and equipment rental are available through Crested Butte Nordic, with limited paid race wax service offered by the event’s sponsor. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
