Saturday, January 3 | 2026
First Chance Ski Race
Get ready for the ski season with the very first ski race of the year.
Ring in the New Year in Mora, Minnesota!
Race Details:
- Registration is $40.
- 11:30 am - check in, bib pick up and registrations is open in the garage
- 1:00pm - 10k race starts
- 2:00pm - 5k race starts
- Awards for top three women and top three men in both races
The First Chance ski race is held the first Saturday of January every year, at the Nordic Ski Center in Mora. It is a super fun way to celebrate the new year and to get ready for the upcoming ski races throughout the upper Midwest.
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2026 Registration coming soon!
- Two distance options: 5km or 10km
- Freestyle ski race with tracks for classic skiers
- Prizes are awarded to the top three men and top three women finishers for each race
- Registration is $40
Course map coming soon
First Chance Ski Race Contact Information
This event is brought to you by Vasaloppet USA. For more information about the First Chance Ski Race, or to volunteer, contact Vasaloppet USA at information@vasaloppet.us or call the office at 320-679-2629
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