Important update!
Race is on!
Start times are delayed by 1 hour.
Dress very warmly.
Watch for email updates or check our website at
Arrowhead Park has closed the Lumby Trail for the winter in order to do construction projects. This affects the distances in our Loppet.
We have been able to rework the courses to the following distances.
Please note that these are approximate distances and will be finalized closer to the date once snow conditions are determined.
4 km
17 km - 2 laps
24 km - 3 laps
3 km - Para Nordic Race
*** Registration closes on Thursday, January 22rd at 6:00 PM***
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Welcome to the 2026 Muskoka Loppet
A classic tradition
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 25th, 2026
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 8th 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 22rd at 6:00 pm ***
Please refer to the 2026 Muskoka Loppet Notice of Race for a full list of categories.
Course Description: This is a classic race – skating is not allowed.
3 km Para Nordic Race
4 km Race - Easy –Special Olympic racers, social skiers & kids
17 km Race - Medium Level Difficulty
24 km Race - Medium Level Difficulty
*** 4 km and Para Nordic skiers ***
Due to large numbers of skiers in the 4 km, we will have 2 waves of the 4km course.
Competitive wave: Competitive Skiers leave first
Social Skier wave : Families, slower skiers, newer skiers etc. leave 3 minutes later.
4 km skiers must choose their wave when registering.
Results for the 4 km Awards will be the combination of the 2 waves, not separate results.
***SO Category for Children***
An awards category has been created for children 12 and under who have intellectual and/or neurological challenges. This category is called Trillium Racers. It has been created to prepare them for Special Olympics at age 12.
Questions? Please contact Jody at races@arrowheadnordic.ca.
Awards:
- Medals will be awarded to the top three finishers in each category. See www.arrowheadnordic.ca for a full list of categories.
- Awards will start near the Visitor Centre after most skiers have finished each race.
Race Day Details:
Please bring all the food that you need for the day. We will offer coffee and hot chocolate only.
- 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.
- Feed station for 17 and 24 km. skiers in the stadium.
- 24 km racers who have not completed the 2nd lap in 1 hour and 45 minuters will be asked to discontinue the race. The first 2 laps are 17km total, and the 3rd lap is 7 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.
For any registration questions/concerns/input errors, please contact
Jody at races@arrowheadnordic.ca