Unseasonably warm temperatures along with clear skiers provided canoeists a near perfect day for the 40th Snake River Canoe Race May 1.
In all, 133 canoes and kayaks registered for the race which started 15 miles northeast of Mora and finished just west of downtown Mora.
The canoe race is part of the Mora Classic series. The next event is the Mora Half Marathon & 5k August 21 followed by the Mora Bike Tour Sept. 18 and the 50th Vasaloppet USA cross country ski race Feb. 12-13.
All new format:
Skate races on Saturday Feb. 12.
Classic-only 42km and 21km races on Sunday Feb. 13. Course set up for classic-only with multiple tracks.
42km men and women winner earn choice of $1,000 cash or trip to Swedish Vasaloppet. Second place finishers win $500 & third place $250.
21km Race now offers Dala Horse age class awards, completion medals and top level race bibs!
Mora, Minnesota
Last Updated on Jun 23 2021, 12:55 pm CDT
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Current Conditions: Fair
Temp: 77°F
Wind: South at 9mph
Humidity: 51%
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