North American Vasa Festival Of Races
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About the race
The 51st Annual North American Vasa Festival of Races takes place February 13–14, 2027 at Timber Ridge Resort in Traverse City, Michigan. The festival centers on Nordic skiing with both freestyle and classic race formats and includes youth and adaptive events.
A wide range of course distances is offered across the weekend:
- 0.5 km junior course for youngest skiers
- 2 km junior course
- 2.5 km junior course
- 6 km races and a 6 km tour that is not timed
- 15 km classic and freestyle races
- 27 km classic and freestyle races
- 50 km classic and freestyle
- 25 km fatbike event
Junior Vasa provides kid-friendly courses by age group and allows day-of registration and bib pickup inside Timber Ridge. Adaptive skiing categories are included on the schedule. The festival uses self-selected start waves or corrals during registration; the organizer may reassign wave placement.
Registration opens October 10, 2026 and general registration closes February 10, 2027, with some events having earlier entry deadlines. On-site registration is not available except for the Junior Vasa.
Perks and special programs in 2027 include entry discounts for first time skiers on the Sunday 6 km tour with a provided discount code, age class winner entry discounts for the 27 km freestyle race, a King Vasa recognition program for skiers with 30 or more long-distance Vasas, and a community celebration with limited capacity, food, and awards pickup. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
