For 39 years, the Denali State Bank Sonot Kkaazoot has served as the Nordic Ski Club of Fairbanks ' springtime celebration of the return of longer days and faster snow. This year's event will be held at Birch Hill Recreation Area on the Jim Whisentant Ski Trails and will feature 10km, 30km, and 50km distances.

A huge thank you to our long-time title sponsor, Denali State Bank, for being a steadfast partner of the Sonot!

All registration for this event is online, with payment by credit card. There is no hard copy registration or check/cash payment.

No refunds. Registration closes at 11:59pm on March 19. No race day registration.

Early registration: through Saturday, February 28th at 11:59pm AKT

• 10Km - 16 & Younger $10
• 10Km - 17 & Older (NSCF Members) $20
• 10Km - 17 & Older (non-NSCF Members) $25
• 30Km & 50Km - NSCF Members $50
• 30Km & 50Km - non-NSCF Members $60

Regular registration: Sunday, March 1 - Tuesday, March 17 at 11:59pm AKT

• 10Km - 16 & Younger $15
• 10Km - 17 & Older (NSCF Members) $30
• 10Km - 17 & Older (non-NSCF Members) $35
• 30Km & 50Km - NSCF Members $60
• 30Km & 50Km - non-NSCF Members $70

Late registration: Wednesday, March 18 - Thursday, March 19 at 11:59pm AKT

• 10Km - 16 & Younger $20
• 10Km - 17 & Older (NSCF Members) $40
• 10Km - 17 & Older (non-NSCF Members) $50
• 30Km & 50Km - NSCF Members $80
• 30Km & 50Km - non-NSCF Members $90

Changing Races

Racers who wish to switch races must do so at the bib pickup event on Thursday, March 19 at Birch Hill Ski Center. Participants who switch to a shorter race than originally registered for will not be refunded the difference in registration cost. Participants who switch to a longer race than originally registered for will be responsible for paying the difference in the registration cost.

Early bib pick-up and late registration: Thursday, March 19th from 5-7pm at Birch Hill Ski Center (upstairs)

NO race day registration. NO refunds.

Race Day

Bib pick-up at Birch Hill in Rikka's Roadhouse from 8-9:30am.

10Km race start at 10:00am

30Km & 50Km start at 10:15am

Awards & Dinner

Join us after the race for dinner and awards! 6pm Saturday, March 21, 2026 at Birch Hill Ski Center (101 Wilderness Drive). Winners of each age group for each distance will receive a beautiful, locally made Woodal (wood medal). Soups, breads, and beverages provided!