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This year the Sawtooth Races will return to a traditional format. We will
have a 10K classical technique event, followed by a 20K freestyle event.
Both will be run on a 10K loop utilizing intermediate level
Pincushion Mountain trails.
There will be a self-seeded mass start at 10:00 am for all 10K classical
racers and another mass start at 11:00 am for the 20K freestyle racers.
Separate awards will be given for the 10K classical and for the 20K
freestyle events. Junior
skiers are encouraged to enter the 10K event.
Youth
Races
We are also conducting a youth ski race for boys and girls ages 13 and under
at 1:00 pm. This will be a
classical technique event with age appropriate distances for two-year
age groups. So bring the
whole family and all can race!
Registration
Advance registration is appreciated and
encouraged. However,
skiers may register and pick up race packets on the day of the race.
Registration and/or packet pick up will be from 6 pm - 8 pm
Saturday night at the Cook County Community Center (note
the location—directions
under Pasta Feed info). Late
comers can pick up packets or register on Sunday morning 8 am - 9 am at
the Pincushion warming chalet (race start area).
The lighted trail will be open on
Saturday night until 10 pm! However, the remainder of the course will
close for race prep at 5 pm on Saturday.
Pasta
Fee
d and Awards
The Cook County Youth Ski League will sponsor a pasta feed on Saturday night
from 6 pm to 8 pm in the Cook County Community Center to help skiers and
spectators replenish energy stores for the Sunday races. The
Community Center is just 1/2 block west of the high school. Look for the
hockey rink!
Awards will be presented at the Pincushion warming building immediately
following each race.
Lodging
and Meals
Along with over 165 kilometers of Pisten Bully groomed x-c ski trails within
30 minutes of Grand Marais, our area offers cross country skiers many
fine motels, lodges, bed & breakfasts, and restaurants that cater to
skiers. We suggest reserving
accommodations early; please check our sponsor list located here.
For lodging assistance, call the Grand Marais Visitors Center
toll free at 888-922-5000 or log on to www.grandmarais.com.
This event is supported in part by funds from the Grand Marais
Area Tourism Association.