USCSA Cross Country Ski Racing Festival

Granby, United States • 24-25 Jan 2026

USCSA Cross Country Ski Racing Festival, hosted by Colorado Mesa University at Snow Mountain Ranch Nordic Center in Granby, Colorado, on January 24–25, 2026, brings collegiate teams together with junior skiers for a two-day Nordic festival. Races include a 15 km classic (collegiate and independent high school), 7.5 km and 3 km classic (CHSAA middle/high), and a skate sprint (collegiate and independent high school). It counts as a USCSA point race for college racers. Medals go to the top three in each age category for both genders, with sponsor giveaways. Participating colleges include CMU, CU, CSU, DU, CU Boulder, UW, USAFA, and Western Colorado University. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

15 km
15 Km Classic Ski Race
8 km
7.5 Km Classic Ski Race
3 Km Classic Ski Race
Skate Sprint Race
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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