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The Forest Lea Freestyle xc ski race is a cross-country skiing event open to all to celebrate the Forest Lea ski trails. The race also serves to help prepare our local high school ski teams for their racing season and to raise money for trail maintenance and club development. Funds raised at past years' events were put towards a new outhouse.
The Event:
There are several distances to choose from, open to all ages and all are 'freestyle' (i.e. open to either skate or classic techniques, but generally most folks skate). Race format will be one mass start per race distance, with 5-10 minutes between starts. Start schedule will be posted on-site race-day (first start at 10am). There will be Male and Female categories/results for each distance.
All distances are approximate and will be marked with coloured arrows.
10km (white trail)
6.5km (orange)
4.5km (blue)
3km (green) (most suitable for kids 12 and under)
The Location:
Forest Lea Trails are located at the end of Forest Lea Rd., West of Pembroke (between Pembroke and Petawawa). Exit south off Hwy. 17 onto Forest Lea Rd, travel 5 km to end of pavement. Drive time is 1.5 hr from Kanata or Mattawa.
There is a cabin (no changerooms) but no running water so bring plenty of your own.
There are two outhouses on site.
Spectators are welcome!
Time:
Sign-in and bib pick-up: 9 - 9:30am (race day).
Race start: 10am
There is one start per distance, with 5-10 minutes between starts. Start schedule will be posted on-site race-day.
Awards/Results:
Light snacks will be served post-race. Awards will be presented once all the racers are finished and will be based on male/female results for each distance. There will be drawprizes too for those who stick around! Thanks to
Gearheads
in Petawawa
who are always very generous in supporting our event.
Results will be posted on the blog shortly after race day.
Registration:
PRE-REGISTRATION/PAYMENT online only (no race day registration) or in person at GEARHEADS ski/bike shop (
www.gearheads.ca
). This is a volunteer run event and all proceeds support the Forest Lea Trails and the PAXC ski club. Registration closes Saturday, Jan 24th at NOON.
All events = 15$
(Note: there is a small additional fee applied by Zone4 to process transactions)
Adverse Conditions Cancellation Policy: In the event of adverse conditions (extreme weather, trail conditions, or other) the race organizers reserve the right to modify/postpone/cancel the race, start time(s), course(s), distance(s), or other, as needed.
More info
On xc skiing in the
On the Forest Lea Trails & the MTB Enduro:
http://forestleatrails.blogspot.com
On our local ski shop:
http://www.gearheads.ca
- Pembroke & Area Cross Country Ski Club
- Pembroke, ON