Boulder Lake Ski Race, Duluth MN (Nordic Ski Race)

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A big thanks to the nearly 200 racers and nunerous volunteers who helped make the 2008 Boulder Lake Ski Race a success!

Click Here for 2008 race results
Check out pictures from: www.minnefotamoments.com

2008 start

Photo courtesy of: www.minnefotamoments.com

Congrats to Thomas Lynch of Plymouth MN for winning the 31K Middle of the Pack Award!

Looking ahead: 2009 Race Info
Sunday January 18, 2009
11:00 AM - Duluth MN

Registration fees for 10.3K and 31K Skate Races:

$25 through 11/15/08

$30 11/16/08-12/24/08

$35 12/25/08-1/10/09

$45 1/11/09-1/15/09 online and race day registration: 8:00-10:00 a.m. at start venue
(prices include MN sales tax)

Register online for the 2009 race at: Midwest Events or Active.com

Renowned for it fast and fun rolling course through the north woods, this 5th annual celebration is also known for having snow and being the premier early season race. 2008 will mark the first year this race is part of the Minnesota Skinny Ski Series, and is excited to be kicking it off for this winter!

Located 18 miles North of Duluth on the beautiful Boulder Lake Management Ski Trails owned by Minnesota Power, the race takes you through a fast and fun rolling course through tall timber. There are two races, the 10.3K which does one lap, and the 31K course which does three laps. The 31K will be the Skinnyski Series event. All trails will be groomed for skate only as this is a skate only race. Great early season race to get under the belt before the Pepsi Challenge and the rest. Was the largest race in Duluth area the last several years, and last year we gave away over $1,000 in door prizes, so you might get lucky if you don’t take home an award. Register early for biggest savings.

Registration Fees:

(10.3 K & 31 K Freestyle)
$25 through 11/30/2007
$30 through 12/23/2007
$35 through 1/7/2008
$45 through 1/10/2008 online and race morning at venue Hammer Nutrition is the official Endurance Fuel for this Race.

Sorry, no refunds. Course change and name transfer fee is $10. Director holds right to postpone or cancel race due to lack of snow and/or extreme weather circumstances. This decision can be made any time leading up to the race.

Events Schedule:

Saturday, January 12
All day: Course open for inspection
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Sunday, January 13
8:00-10:00 a.m. : Packet pickup/day of registration
10:30 a.m. : Pre-race meeting at registration area
11:00 a.m. : 31 K skate mass start
11:01 a.m. : 10.3 K skate mass start
2:00 p.m. : estimated time of awards ceremony and door prizes (including a pair of rollerskis from Pursuit valued at $170 courtesy of www.rollerskishop.com, gloves from Sinisalo, and many other great prizes)

Lodging
Country Inn & Suites-North
(218) 740-4500
Closest hotel to the race

Additional Lodging
For additional lodging options, check out visitduluth.com

Awards:
NEW this year is the 31K "Middle of the Pack Award": the person who finishes in the middle of the pack will get a free pair of Pursuit Rollerskis!

As part of the Minnesota Skinny Ski Series ("MiSSeries"), results from the 31 km race will count for points towards series awards and prizes. Any skier who participates in all six MiSSeries events in a single year (thus completing 178 kilometers of racing) will receive a commemorative embroidered racing hat provided by Craft. For those going for series points, remember you get bonus points for completing your 5th and 6th race with your best 4 scoring

Top 3 in each age group will receive commemorative race mugs. Age groups: 19 and under, 20-28, 29-37, 38- 46, 47-55, 56+.

Over $1,000 in door prizes were given away last year! Must be present for awards and prizes.