Great Bear Chase
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Event overview
The UP Health System Great Bear Chase is a cross-country ski event on March 7, 2026, in Calumet, Michigan. Races are held at the Swedetown ski trails. The event notes typical annual snowfall of more than 230 inches at the venue. Participants receive a Great Bear Chase hat, and the event provides a post-race pasty luncheon, overall and age-group awards, door prizes, and other race swag.
Distances and race types
- 53 km skiathlon
- 20 km skiathlon
- 53 km freestyle
- 53 km classic
- 24 km freestyle
- 24 km classic
- 10 km freestyle
- 10 km classic
- 3 km and 6 km adaptive events
- Junior Bear Chase: 4 km, 2 km, 1 km
Additional information
The 2026 53 km freestyle race is part of the Tour de Finn series, sponsored by a ski shop; teams for that series must register by January 6, 2026. The event lists a need for about 100 volunteers for roles such as set-up and take-down, banquet, timing backup, and aid stations. Photos and videos from prior years are available. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
