2026 Feisty Rooster XC Ski Provincials and Fat Bike Race

Dates: February 7th & 8th, 2026

We are excited to host this 2-day event on the beautiful trails in Turtle Mountain Provincial Park and the International Peace Garden. It's a great opportunity to bring together the XC Ski and Fat Bike communities and have an amazing weekend!

The 'Feisty Rooster' gets its name from a rooster that was found at the Adam Lake trails years ago. 'Adam' the rooster was a feisty one and worthy of having an event named after!

Saturday Schedule

XC Ski Classic Technique - Mass Start (category waves) & Fat Bike Race

Adam Lake (Winter Recreation ski trails trailhead), Turtle Mountain Provincial Park

Start/Finish is located 600m down the main trail, this section of trail can be used for warm-up area.

Race Schedule:

10:00 am - U10 (1 km)

10:30 am - Course Closes (can still use 'warm-up' trail)

11:00 am - U20 Canada Games Qualifier (2007-2012) (2.8 km lap x 3 = 8.4 km)

12:00 pm - U20 (non CWG), U18 (Non CWG), U16 (Non CWG), U14 (2.8 km lap x 2 = 5.6 km)

12:02 am - U12 (2014 & 2015)(1 lap - 2.8 km)

1:00 pm - Masters & Feisty Citizen XC Ski Race (2.8 km lap + 8 km lap = 10.8 km)

1:30 pm - Feisty Fat Bike Race (14, 21 km)

*coaches meeting will be at 9:30 am in the Skating Pond warm-up hut

*E-bike category this year!

Bib pick up:

Pick up your xc ski bibs or biking plates 30-60 minutes before your start time at the registration table (toboggan hill warm-up shelter near trailhead).

Warm-up huts

There are 4 warm-up huts located near the Winter Recreation parking lot. The Toboggan Hill hut is for registration and lunch. The Skating Pond and 2 Hockey Rink huts can be used to stay warm and store your gear. Space will be limited so please be mindful of others.

Washrooms

There is a heated modern washroom at the Winter Recreation parking lot.

Lunch

Lunch will be available at the toboggan hill warm-up shelter from 12:00 - 2 pm. Lunch is served by the Turtle Mountain Metis Local, cash only.

Trail Users

These trails are in the Provincial Park and available for all, please be mindful of other trail users.

Canada Games Qualifier Wax Protocol

Athletes who are racing this event as a qualifier for the 2027 Canada Games must have their race skis to Camp Koinonia by 8:00 pm on Friday. All athletes will be using the same wax (done by PDP wax tech). There is a heated shop space at Camp Koinonia that can be used for all participants.

6:00 pm - Feast/ Awards @ Camp Koinonia

International flavours feast (Israeli, Eritrean, Italian).

Bring your own wine/drinks (please do so responsibly).

Race category awards and door prizes.

Sunday Schedule

Skate Ski Mass Start

International Peace Garden trails

Race Schedule:

10:00 am - Course Closes (can still use warm-up trail)

10:00 am - U10 (1 km), U12 (2.5 km)

10:30 am - U20 Canada Games Qualifier (2007-2012) (5 km)

11:30 am - U20 (Non CWG), U18 (Non CWG), U16 (Non CWG), U14 (5 km)

12:30 pm - Masters (5 km lap x 2 = 10 km) and the Feisty Citizen Skate Ski Race (5 km)

*coaches meeting will be at 9:00 am in the Interpretive Centre

Bib pick up:

Pick up your bibs in the Interpretive Centre

Washrooms:

There is a heated modern washroom in the Interpretive Centre

Lunch

Lunch may be available to purchase, cash only.

Awards / Prizes

~1:30 pm - Race category awards and door prizes will be given out at the Interpretive Centre following the races

Passports/ID

Photo ID is required for re-entry into Canada, passports are preferred.

You will not have to cross into the USA customs to gain entry into the Peace Garden.

Canada Games Qualifier Wax Protocol

Athletes who are racing this event as a qualifier for the 2027 Canada Games must have their race skate skis to Camp Koinonia by 8:00 pm on Saturday. All athletes will be using the same wax (done by PDP wax tech). There is a heated shop space at Camp Koinonia that can be used for all participants.

Gate/Trail Fees

A local donor has paid for all gate/trail fees for participants!

Accomodations

Camp Koinonia is the feature accomodation for the weekend. They have a variety of rooms (private, shared, dorm) and Mini-Lodge available. Heated wax space is available. Saturday & Sunday breakfasts are included in your stay. Also the location for the Saturday Feast. Canada Games Qualifier skiers must also drop skis off here for waxing. Contact them directly at 204-534-2504, campkoinoniainfo@gmail.com for bookings.

There are a lot of other amazing local places to stay, including:

Back 40 Hideaway, www.theback40hideaway.com

Parkside Inn, www.stayparkside.ca

Room to Grow, www.roomtogrowinfo.ca

Turtle Mountain Adventure Huts, www.adventurehuts.ca

International Peace Garden, www.peacegarden.com

For more information contact Pauline laughingmagpie@xplornet.com

or Casey casey@caseyguentherdesigns.com