For any registration questions/concerns/input errors, please contact

Jody at races@arrowheadnordic.ca

The snow has been falling.

Arrowhead Park is open for skiing.

It's a winter wonderland!

The Loppet is on!

*** Registration closes on Thursday, January 25th at 9:00 AM ***

Welcome to the 2024 Muskoka Loppet

a classic tradition

Welcome Ontario Masters Championship Skiers!

We are happy to have you join our Muskoka Loppet!

Arrowhead Nordic Ski Club, with the help of our Sponsors, Arrowhead Provincial Park and many volunteers, welcome you back! Whether you are a racer, recreational skier, or fitness enthusiast, why not take the opportunity to enjoy the scenic beauty of Arrowhead in its winter splendour. We hope to see you here!

Where : Arrowhead Provincial Park, Huntsville, Ontario

When : Sunday January 28th, 2024

Registration Instructions :

Bibs and chips must be picked up by 9:30 am on race day at the registration office.

Register early and save! Early bird rates are in effect until January 21st at 11:59 PM. Registration closes on January 25th at 11:59 PM.  Parents skiing with children need to register as adult social skiers if they wish to ski on the course.

*** Registration closes on Thursday, January 25th at 11:59 PM ***

NEW THIS YEAR:

Nordiq Canada (our governing body) has amended their insurance coverage. This is called a "Tier3 Licence". What this means is that our club must charge a $3 fee to every race registrant per race.  This is an insurance-related fee and applies to everyone whether you have a race licence or not. The fee covers Nordiq Canada's increased insurance costs (charged by their insurer) for nordic races.

All clubs in Canada are subject to this new fee. This charge WILL BE ADDED to your race fee. However, Arrowhead has decreased our registration fee to accommodate this cost.

Please refer to the Muskoka Loppet 2024 Notice of Race for a full list of categories at arrowheadnordic.ca

Course Description: This is a classic race – skating is not allowed.

• 4 km Race (approximately)- Short loop – Easy –Special Olympic racers, social skiers & kids
• 17 km Race - 1 loop - Medium Level Difficulty
• 30 km Race - 2 loops - Medium Level Difficulty

Feed Stations:

• There will be 1 feed station on the 17 km loop and a Cookie Station on the 4 km loop.

Prizes and Awards:

• Medals will be awarded to the top three finishers in each category. See www.arrowheadnordic.ca for a full list of categories.
• There will also be draw prizes.
• Awards will start near the Visitor Centre after most skiers have finished each race.

Race Day Details:

There will be no food offered at this year's Loppet. Due to the uncertainty of weather conditions, we cannot accurately predict the number of registrants and therefore the amount of food to order. We are a non-profit Nordic Club. The risk of cancellation due to snow conditions is greater than normal. Therefore we cannot invest in food that may not be used.

• Mass starts begin at 10:30 AM with waves going out at 3 minute intervals.
• You must notify a course official if you discontinue the race at any time.
• There is a $60 charge for race bibs which are not returned.
• There is a $100 charge for timing chips which are not returned.
• 30 km racers who have not completed their first lap in 1 hour and 45 minutes will be asked to discontinue the race. The 1st lap is 17 km, and the 2nd lap is 13 km.

Weather Considerations:

• The course is subject to change, without notice, due to weather and snow conditions.
• In case of very cold weather , start time may be delayed by up to 1 hour. Skiers will be given as much notice as possible. Cancellation due to poor trail conditions or extreme cold weather will be announced by Friday, January 26th (barring unpredictable weather changes). Please check our website. There is no rain date. Refunds will be emailed out, less a $10 fee to cover the cost of the timing chips and the Zone4 fees.

Facilities:

• Arrowhead Provincial Park has a beautiful Visitor Centre and a Pavilion equipped with a waxing room. There are 5 ventilated waxing stations. Please see our website for details about this building, and about parking and washrooms.