North American Vasa Festival Of Races
Traverse City, United States • 14-15 Feb 2026
North American Vasa : 50th Annual (February 14-15, 2026)
The North American Vasa is scheduled for February 14-15, 2026 and will mark the event's 50th annual running. The event is held in the Traverse City area in northern lower Michigan and has been a local tradition since 1977. Registration is listed as "coming soon."
Program, format and community
The festival features winter racing and recreational events, including Nordic skiing, winter biking and snowshoeing. The event program lists a Junior Vasa category, a bike/snowshoe category, a published schedule of events and race categories, course and venue maps, concessions, race photography and a community celebration on Saturday night. A contingency plan is also provided for varying conditions.
The event is organized by a nonprofit 501(c)(3) group and is supported by community volunteers. Donations to the event are accepted and are noted as tax-deductible. Sponsorship and volunteer information are part of the event materials. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.