Welcome to the 2026 Lappe Skiathon!

Get ready for an unforgettable day on the trails! The Lappe Skiathon is a family-friendly ski event where skiers of all ages and abilities are welcome. Whether you're brand new to cross-country skiing or a seasoned racer, this is your chance to ski, have fun, and make a difference.

This event is a major fundraiser for the Lappe Nordic Ski Club, and this year we’re aiming high:

Our Goal: Raise $20,000!

With your support, we’re working to expand cross-country skiing opportunities in Thunder Bay - making the sport more accessible for beginners while continuing to support our competitive athletes.

Your fundraising will help us purchase:

New Rental Ski Equipment

We’re expanding our fleet of boots, poles, skis, and bindings to:

• Offer affordable seasonal rentals for club members
• Lend equipment to community members who want to try skiing
• Grow our popular “Try-It” events with more sizes and availability of our ski equipment

A Club-Owned Portable Ski Trailer

This trailer will:

• Transport skis and waxing equipment to out-of-town races
• Provide sheltered waxing space at events
• Bring rental equipment to community events around Thunder Bay (like Winter Snow Days at the Marina)

These investments will help grow the ski community - making the sport more accessible financially and geographically -while strengthening support for athletes at all levels.

Ski for Yourself. Ski for a Team. Ski to Raise Money.

The Challenge

Ski as many kilometers as you can in 6 consecutive hours!

Event Details

When: Saturday, March 28, 2026

Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Where: Lappe Ski Centre (5km Intermediate Loop)

Participate Your Way

• Ski solo
• Form a team of up to 4 people
• Team members can ski at the same time
• If registering as a team, please choose your team name before registering

How to Fundraise

Share the donation link with family and friends:

https://www.canadahelps.org/.../support-cross-country ...

DONORS MUST INDICATE THE NAME OF WHO THEY ARE DONATING ON BEHALF OF IN THE MESSAGE SECTION ON THE DONATION PAGE.

Donors will receive a tax receipt.

They can:

Donate a set amount before the race

OR

Pledge a dollar amount per kilometer (e.g., $2/km). You’ll total your distance after the event, and donations must be collected immediately after the skiathon, up to March 31 at midnight at the latest.

Prizes & Incentives

• Prizes for both Distance and Fundraising
• For every $100 you raise, you earn 1 entry into the Main Prize draw
• Plus more great prizes!

How far can you ski in 6 hours?

How much support can you rally from your community?

Registration Details

• Registration closes: Thursday, March 26 at midnight
• Late registration: Friday, March 27 (8:00 AM) to Saturday, March 28 (8:00 AM)
• Late registration subject to a fee
• Register on Zone4

Ski solo OR gather your team of 4, set your fundraising goal, and join us for an inspiring day on the trails!

Or, if you can’t participate, please consider donating - you’ll receive a tax receipt and help grow cross-country skiing in Thunder Bay.

Let’s make the 2026 Lappe Skiathon our biggest year yet!