Walden Woolly Hippo 2026

WALDEN WOOLLY HIPPO

SUNDAY, JANUARY 25TH


The 350 m , 1 km and 3 km races will take place on the lower trails. The 5 km and 15 km will either be on the upper trails if we have enough snow, or changed to 6 km and 12 km on the lower trails.

Please see our Woolly Hippo Race webpage for up-to-date information about the event


EVENT DETAILS:

Free Technique (Classic tracks will be set)

10:00 AM Start: 350m

10:03 AM Start: 1 km (U8, U10, U12)

10:15 AM Start: 3 km | 5 km |  15 km

All races will be a Mass Start in waves.


AGE CATEGORIES and YEAR of BIRTH

U8 Girls / Boys: 2018 - 2019

U10 Girls / Boys: 2016 - 2017

U12 Girls / Boys: 2014 - 2015

U14 Girls / Boys: 2012 - 2013

U16 Girls / Boys: 2010 - 2011

U18 Girls / Boys: 2008 - 2009

U20 Women / Men: 2006 - 2007

Senior Women / Men: 1996 - 2005

Masters Women / Men: 1995 and older

PN Standing Women / Men: any age

PN Sitting Women / Men: any age



NOTE: We are required to collect a Tier 3 race sanction fee ($3 each) to have all racers covered by Nordiq Canada's Liability Insurance Policy


ENTRY FEES

(Fees shown do NOT include Zone4 processing fees):

Para Nordic, U8, U10, U12, U14: $15, plus $3 Tier 3 fee

U16, U18, U20, Senior, Masters: $25, plus $3 Tier 3 fee


Discount available for Walden Club Members and High School Nordic Ski Team members



REGISTRATION:

Registration closes on Saturday, January 24th at 12:00 pm NOON .

*NOTE: There will be NO LATE REGISTRATION onsite on race day.

CANCELLATION:

Refunds will be issued if you cancel your registration by 12:00 pm noon on Saturday January 24th . If you would like to cancel, please email membership@waldenxc.ca . We will mail your refund by cheque (minus the Zone4/credit card fees) shortly after race day.

NOTE: There will be NO REFUNDS if we decide to cancel on race day.









Draw Prizes | Free Snacks & Hot Chocolate

Pizza for Sale (cash only please) | Heated Wax Hut

During this event, WCC Members are encouraged to ski at our other site: Beaver Lake.

Chief of Competition: Mary Waddell ( marywaddell33@gmail.com )

There are no race results posted yet

Registration open until Jan 24, 2026
Registration is Closed