North American Vasa Festival Of Races
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Overview
The 50th Annual North American Vasa Festival of Races takes place February 14-15, 2026 in Traverse City, Michigan. The event features Nordic ski races and fat tire bike races on the Vasa Pathway and on winter sports singletrack trails in the Pere Marquette State Forest. The start and finish are at Timber Ridge Resort, 4050 E. Hammond Road, Traverse City, MI. The festival is presented as a long-running Traverse City tradition since 1976.
Events and distances
- 50 km Classic/Freestyle
- 27 km George Kuhn Half Marathon (Freestyle)
- 25 km Fatbike
- 15 km Lombard Loppet (Classic)
- 12 km Okerstrom Kortelopet (Freestyle)
- 6 km High School Classic
- 6 km Vasa Tour (Classic/Freestyle)
- 6 km Citizen Racer (Not High Schoolers)
- Relay Bigfoot Community Relay
- Adaptive Adaptive Skiers
- Junior Jr Vasa
Some events show entry fees and registration windows; several events note price increases after November 30, 2025 and specific registration deadlines in February 2026. Title sponsorship and additional event details are listed for the festival. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
