Great Bear Chase

MAR

2027

A one-day cross-country ski event at Swedetown in Calumet, MI on March 13, 2027, featuring multiple distances from 1 km junior races to 52 km, plus Para Nordic races, a post-race pasty luncheon, awards, and an event hat.

Sat 13 Mar 2027

Lake Linden, Michigan

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52 kilometers 24 kilometers 20 kilometers 10 kilometers 5 kilometers

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UP Health System Great Bear Chase

The UP Health System Great Bear Chase is a cross-country ski event held on March 13, 2027, at the Swedetown ski trails in Calumet, Michigan. The event offers a range of race formats and distances for adults, para athletes, and juniors.

The event includes these races and distances:

52 km skiathlon
52 km freestyle
52 km classic
24 km freestyle
24 km classic
20 km skiathlon
10 km freestyle
10 km classic
Para Nordic 3 km and 5 km
Junior Bear Chase 4 km, 2 km, and 1 km

Swedetown typically receives more than 230 inches of snow each year. Participants receive a Great Bear Chase hat and there is a post-race pasty luncheon. The event also offers overall and age-group awards, door prizes, and additional participant swag. The race is described as having a laid-back, friendly atmosphere. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

52 km

52km Classic

52 km

52km Freestyle

52 km

52km Skiathlon

24 km

24km Classic

24 km

24km Freestyle

20 km

20km Skiathlon