North American Vasa Festival Of Races

Traverse City, United States • 8-9 Feb 2025

The North American Vasa Festival of Races, set to return in 2025, is a premier winter sports event held in Traverse City, Michigan. The festival features a variety of races, including 27K and 15K freestyle and classic ski races, fat bike races, and snowshoe events, catering to participants of all skill levels. The races take place on the scenic trails of the Pere Marquette Forest, starting and ending at Timber Ridge Resort. The event also includes challenges for collegiate teams and the Michigan Cup, with awards for top finishers. Registration opens in October 2024. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

35 km
Short’s Grand Fat 35k
27 km
27k Classic Ski Race
27 km
George Kuhn 27k Freestyle Ski Race
17 km
Short's-N-Fat 17k
15 km
15k Lombard Loppet Classic Ski Race
15 km
Okerstrom 15k Freestyle Ski Race
6 km
Vasa Fun 6k Tour
6 km
Vasasaurus Stomp Snowshoe Race
Junior Vasa
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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