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Saturday February 4th, 10:30 am at the Nordic Center

10km & 20km Freestyle Races or 5km Tour (Skate or Classic)

Dala Horse trophies for the first place male and female finishers for the 20km and 10km races and prizes for 2nd and 3rd place male and female finishers. 5km tour option for fun.

Proceeds benefiting the Tom Giese Skier Development Fund

LEARN MORE about Tom Giese, his family, and his legacy.

$40.00 Adults. $20.00 Kids under 18

A mass start for both distances. These timed races are for anyone who wants a challenge and tune up their racing skills. 5km Tour start follows shortly afterwards for skiers who enjoy a more leisurely experience.

REGISTER HERE

We’re trying something new this year. Join us in the Celebration Tent for BINGO. Doors open at 5pm, first game starts at 6pm. BINGO cards $1 each, a total of 14 games. Food and beverages for purchase by Crystal Bar.

Thursday February 9, 2023 5pm – 9pm

A Taste of Vasaloppet  is a craft beverage tasting event featuring local breweries, wineries, cideries, and spirits from around Minnesota. Come and enjoy tastings of 50-plus different beverages and meet the folks who produce them. Everyone gets to keep their sampling glass too.

Enjoy beverages from: Ann River Winery, BeerClub Brewing, Beomead Meadery, North Folk Winery, Northern Hollow Winery, Indeed Brewing, North Ridge Winery, Three Twenty Brewing, Red Pine Winery, Sapsucker Farms Yellow Belly Cidery, Belching Beaver, Nutrl Seltzer and more.

Food available for purchase by Emma’s Pizza.

EVENT DETAILS

Date: Thursday February 9, 2023

Time: 5pm – 9pm

Location: Vasaloppet USA Celebration Tent, at the finish line of the race on Union and Forest Street in downtown Mora

Tickets: $20 in advance, $25 at the door. Free admission for Designated Drivers. 

PURCHASE TICKETS HERE

Join in the the fun this Saturday January 7, 2023  for the First Chance Freestyle Ski Race, our first ski race of 2023, here at the Nordic Center. Start time is 1:00pm, 5km or 10km distance options.

This is a freestyle race for both skate skiing, plus tracks for classic skiers. Prizes for overall top three men and top three women finishers.

Registration fee is $40 (for both distances) through Friday 1/6/23, $45 day of race. We hope to see you here in Mora for our first ski race of the year! REGISTER HERE for First Chance Ski Race.

Kick off the New Year right here in Mora for THREE fun events, the first weekend of 2023.

Saturday January 7, 2023  – First Chance Freestyle Ski Race, our first ski race of 2023, here at the Nordic Center. Start time is 1:00pm, 5km or 10km distance options. Registration fee is $40 (for both distances) through Friday 1/6/23, $45 day of race. We hope to see you here in Mora for our first ski race of the year! REGISTER HERE for First Chance Ski Race.

Sunday January 8, 2023 – Skijoring – Start time is 9:00 am at the Nordic Center in Mora. Two distance options: 5km or 10km options. Registration fee is $40 for either distance. REGISTER HERE for Skijoring.

Sunday January 8, 2023 – Fat Vasa Fat Tire Race – Start time is 10:00 am at the Nordic Center in Mora. Two distance options, short 10 – 15km, long (20-30km). Registration fee is $30 for either distance. REGISTER HERE for Fat Vasa Fat Tire Race.

We hope to see you here in Mora for this fun-filled weekend!