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2026 Vasaloppet USA Skier Instructions

February 3, 2026

2026 Skier Instructions (Updated 2/3/26 3pm) *** We look forward to welcoming you to Vasaloppet 2026 Race Weekend! Please allow plenty of time for travel, bib pick-up, parking and getting […]

Mora Skier John Schwinghamer Excels at U.S. National Meet

January 24, 2026

Former Mora High School nordic skiing stand out, John Schwinghamer (in green wearing a TGSDF hat), has gone on to do great things on skis. John recently finished with the […]

Vasaloppet Fundraiser Raffle – Drawing January 3, 2026!

December 22, 2025

Support Vasaloppet USA by purchasing raffle tickets—just $10 each, with 20 great prizes! The drawing will be held immediately after the First Chance Race at the Nordic Center on January […]

Ready to Race? January Ski Events!

December 19, 2025

With a good early base of snow, we’re eagerly looking forward to a great season of racing on the Nordic Center trails. Leading up to 2026 Vasaloppet USA race weekend […]

Lots of Snow – 10 km of Trails Open!

December 10, 2025

What a difference a year makes! After relatively low snowfall last season, we are off to a GREAT start this year. In the past 48 hours, we added 6″-7″ to […]

Join Us for the Vasaloppet Annual Fundraiser – Friday, Dec 5th!

November 9, 2025

Some flurries were flying in Mora today, which means ski season is right around the corner. Want to relive Vasaloppet memories and talk skiing while supporting a great cause? Join […]

Thursday July 10th 5:30pm Vasaloppet BINGO at Sapsucker Farms.

May 18, 2025

Join us at Sapsucker Farms near Quamba, for some BINGO fun! Doors open at 5:30 and the first game begins at 6:30. Food and beverages available for purchase. CASH ONLY. […]

THANK YOU Skiers and Community of Mora!

February 12, 2025

What an incredibly fun weekend! While Mother Nature continued to complicate our journey, our fantastic volunteer snow farmers, trail team, and the army of volunteers in the Community of Mora […]

Race Details Finalized

January 30, 2025

We are excited to announce that plans for the 2025 race are finalized. Here is what’s happening: LOCATION: The race will start and finish at the Mora Elementary School, next […]

2025 Vasaloppet USA Skier Instructions

January 30, 2025

2025 Skier Instructions *** 2/7/25 4pm – while we expect multiple inches of snow Friday night/Saturday morning, all Vasaloppet USA weekend ski races will be held at their currently scheduled […]

Local Events for Vasaloppet 2025 Week

January 11, 2025

We are excitedly looking forward to the upcoming Vasaloppet USA ski races here in Mora, February 8-9, 2025. Here are some of the highlights of what our wonderful Community of […]

Ski For Life Club

December 8, 2024

Join the Ski For Life Club, pay a one-time fee of $1500 and ski the Vasaloppet USA races for life. See complete details here.

Registration Now Open.

October 18, 2024

Ski season is just around the corner, and registration is open for several upcoming winter events: First Chance Ski Race January 4, 2025 REGISTER HERE Mora Winter Triathlon January 26, […]

August 1st 5:30pm BINGO at Sapsucker Farms

June 27, 2024

Join us on Thursday August 1st for some BINGO fun at Sapsucker Farms, 2752 215th Avenue, Mora (just south of Quamba). Doors open at 5:30pm, first game begins at 6:30pm. […]

2025 Early Bird Registration Now Open

March 17, 2024

Thank you for your support as we all faced a very difficult ski season this year. We are happy to put 2024 behind us and are eagerly looking forward to […]

Looking Forward to 2025

February 16, 2024

Even with the heroic efforts by our incredible volunteer trail team, we had to claim defeat to Mother Nature. The incessant warm weather was never ending, making it too warm […]

Vasaloppet BINGO Wednesday 2/7 6:30pm at Kev’s Depot

February 5, 2024

Join us for a fun night of BINGO! $15 buy-in, $50 prize per game, with a $300 cover all. Packets include one sheet for each game, including coverall, for a […]

A Taste of Vasaloppet Craft Beverage Tasting Event – Thursday 2/8 5pm – 9pm at the Grand Event Center

February 5, 2024

Enjoy unlimited samples of 40+ different locally made craft beverages including wine, beer, cider, and mead and keep the tasting glass. Local beverage producers include: Ann River Winery, Mora, BeerClub […]

Vasaloppet Community Party

February 5, 2024

We invite the community to join us at the Crystal Bar for some fun music, dancing, and celebrating our incredible community. Local artists The Groove will be performing. Food and […]

Vasaloppet Art Show

February 5, 2024

MAYRA Pasta Dinner and Vasa Radio Hour

February 5, 2024

2024 Vasaloppet USA Race Canceled

February 1, 2024

February 6, 2024 – Miniloppet has been moved to Sunday 1:00pm at the Nordic Center. With a short cold spurt forecasted on Friday and Saturday, we will take advantage of […]

First Chance Race Update 1/4/24

January 6, 2024

YES! We do plan to hold the First Chance Race this Saturday. The trail team is working hard to put together a 1k loop trail so we will be able […]

2023 Vasaloppet Fundraiser Wednesday October 18, 2023

September 7, 2023

NEW PROGRAM! FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY! 4pm – 9pm at Sapsucker Farms. FREE ADMISSION. Kick off MEA weekend with fun for the whole family! Kids craft projects, games, raffles, […]

2023 Swedish Mile October 7th

September 6, 2023

A full day of fun events for the whole family. See complete details here and registration.

Mora Bike Tour Saturday September 16, 2023

August 27, 2023

Join in the fun for this relaxing, beautiful bike tour through Kanabec County. See complete details here.

Mora Half Marathon and 5K Race

June 29, 2023

Saturday, August 19, 2023 See complete details here for both the Half Marathon, 5K race, and free children’s race.

Saturday May 6, 2023, Snake River Canoe Race.

April 23, 2023

The next event in the Mora Classic and Mora Motion Series is the Snake River Canoe Race, Saturday May 6th, 9:30 AM. Be sure to register now as there are […]

2024 Vasaloppet USA

April 7, 2023

February 10 – 11, 2024

Share your thoughts with us!

April 7, 2023

Vasaloppet USA is considering building an enclosed structure on the corner of Union Street and Forest Avenue in order to eliminate the annual cost of renting a tent and to […]

2023 Vasaloppet Photo Gallery

March 6, 2023

THANK YOU to Craig Anderson, TheAmbulanceDriverGuy, for volunteering your time and talents to photograph Vasaloppet 2023

2023 Last Chance Ski Race

March 2, 2023

SATURDAY MARCH 18th 10am AT THE NORDIC CENTER RESULTS Celebrate the remaining snow before the spring that with the LAST CHANCE ski race here in Mora. The trails at the […]

Excellent Trails. Excellent Weather.

February 9, 2023

2023 Vasaloppet USA ski race week is here. Our all-volunteer trail team have been working very hard and it shows. The trails are in exceptional condition and the weather forecast […]

Moraloppet Benefiting Tom Giese Skier Development Fund.

February 3, 2023

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 […]

BINGO! Wednesday 2/8 in the Tent!

February 3, 2023

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 […]

2023 Taste of Vasaloppet

January 12, 2023

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 […]

2023 First Chance Ski Race – Saturday 1/7/23 1:00 pm

January 4, 2023

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 […]

Three Ways to Ring in the 2023 New Year

December 29, 2022

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 […]

Store Renovation and New Merchandise.

December 22, 2022

Extended holiday shopping hours: Thursday 12/22 and Friday 12/23 10 am – 6 pm. The Vasaloppet store in downtown Mora has been given a much-needed update. New shelves and racks […]

First Snowfall and Trails are Groomed.

November 18, 2022

4” of fluffy new snow. 2.5k of trails groomed with Yellowstone groomer on Thursday night. Bring your B skis and enjoy the beginning of the ski season! Mora High School […]

2022 Mora Bike Tour

September 9, 2022

September 17th, 2022, at the Vasaloppet Nordic Center in Mora, Minnesota Start time 8:00 am 25 Mile (qualifies for Mora Motion Series) or 50 Mile (qualifies for Mora Classic Series) […]

Swedish Mile Trail Run and Family Fun Day.

September 1, 2022

Join us for the 2022 Swedish Mile Trail Run and Family Fun day, Saturday October 8th 10 am – 2pm. See complete details here about the events for the day. […]

2022 Mora Half Marathon and 5K Race

June 26, 2022

August 20, 2022 7:30 am start – Half Marathon 7:45 am start – 5k Run/Walk See complete race details here REGISTER HERE

Sun, warm temps greet canoeists

May 8, 2022

About as perfect a day on the river as it gets Despite a south wind, high water levels, bright sun and warm temperatures all came together to make the the […]

A Beautiful Day for Last Chance Race.

March 19, 2022

The sun was sparkling, the temps were temperate, the trails were exceptional, and spirits were high for the 2022 Last Chance Race here in Mora. 92 total skiers participated in […]

February 25, 2022

2022 Vasaloppet Results 2022 Moraloppet and Träloppet Results

The Trails are Beautiful

February 24, 2022

After 10 inches of snow, our all-volunteer trail team has been busy grooming the trails at the Nordic Center and they in excellent condition. The Nordic Center is open to […]

1973 Vasaloppet Race film clip

February 8, 2022

Vasaloppet board member member Chip Gerdin’s mother, Marjorie, took this short film clip of the 1973 Vasaloppet Race that was held on a loop course near Warman. See it here.

An Inside Look at the Snow Farmers. What it takes to create excellent ski trails.

February 6, 2022

You have heard us talk about the incredible work that our all-volunteer snow farmers and trail team does to create some pretty spectacular ski trails. So what exactly do they […]

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