2020 Kawartha Skiathlon

2020 Kawartha Nordic Skiathlon Sunday 2-Feb-2020

This event is meant to be a fun introductory race experience for skiers of all ages and abilities, and a chance to try an interesting race format that requires Classic and Free technique skiing.

Age Category Distance Format Technique Cost
Masters (31+) 18 km Skiathlon 9km Classic to 9km Skate $30
Senior (22-30) 18 km Skiathlon 9km Classic to 9km Skate $30
U23 18 km Skiathlon 9km Classic to 9km Skate $30
U20 18 km Skiathlon 9km Classic to 9km Skate $30
U18 9 km Skiathlon 4.5km Classic to 4.5km Skate $30
U16 6 km Skiathlon 3km Classic to 3km Skate $30
U14 6 km Skiathlon 3km Classic to 3km Skate $30
U12 3 km Mass Start Classic $20
U10 1.5 km Mass Start Classic $20
U8 1.5 km Mass Start Classic $20
Open 18 km 2-person Relay 9km Classic and 9km Skate 2x$25
Open 9 km 2-person Relay 4.5km Classic and 4.5km Skate 2x$25

All race fees will be discounted by $5/person, if registration is completed before 25-Jan-2020


Event Details:

  • The first race wave start is scheduled for 10am Sunday 2-Feb-2020.
  • A team captains meeting will be held at 9am in the WoodFine Chalet.
  • All race day registrations are $40/person. Please pay by cash/credit/debit at the trailhead rental shop, and bring your receipt to the registration table in the WoodFine Chalet before 8am.
  • If the race is cancelled due to insufficient registrations or weather, a full refund will be provided minus a $5 processing fee. The $1.50/skier Zone4 processing fee is also not refundable. Requests for individual refunds will be considered on a case by case basis.
  • Those interested in racing up to an older age category or in Paranordic categories, should contact the Chief of Competition, Todd Harris RaceKawarthaNordic@gmail.com , in advance to discuss options.
  • Skiathlon Races:
    • Each skier will complete the first half of the race using Classic technique and the second half with Free technique.
    • Skier's will have an assigned space in which to leave their Skate gear, for the mid-race transition.
    • You may wish to bring a small mat or carpet square on which to stand, if changing your boots.
    • The time taken in transition will be included as part of the racer's total elapsed race time.
  • 2-Person Relay Races:
    • The starting team member will ski with the Classic technique and, once tagged by their teammate, the second team member will ski with Free technique.
    • Both members of a 2-person relay team must be registered individually, and with the same team name.
  • Start groups for all races will be determined once registration closes, and may involve collapsing genders or ages. Start position within a group will be determined by random draw, with all race day registrants starting last.
  • The 9 km & 18 km races will follow a 4.5 km loop, while the 3 km and 6 km races will use a 3 km loop.
  • While the course will be marked, our trails will be open to the public, and you could encounter both non-racers and and participants competing in other races during your race.
  • All racers, parents and support crew are asked to uphold the SOD Paraffin race series requirement that only regular, non-fluorinated or low-fluoro paraffin glide wax be used on racing skis for all categories, including Senior and Masters. No mid or high flouro waxes, hardners, gels, liquids, powders, etc. This restriction does not apply to grip waxes.
  • We are also looking for volunteers to help make this event a success. If you or anyone you know, might be interested, please have them contact Todd Harris at RaceKawarthaNordic@gmail.com .
  • Visit the Kawartha Nordic website for more information.

Zone4 Registration Notes:

  • Proceed to checkout, once you have added the information for each skier to your cart using the "Add First Person", "Add Second Person", etc buttons.
  • An email receipt will be sent upon successful payment completion.
  • If you are unsure whether your registration and/or payment was successful, please do not try again as we will be unable to refund the additional processing fee. Please contact membership@kawarthanordic.ca for registration assistance.
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