The Great Ski Race
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The Great Ski Race 2027
The Great Ski Race is a Nordic ski event on March 7, 2027, based at the Tahoe Cross Country Center in Tahoe City, California. The event offers two looped course options that both start and finish at the nordic center and feature varied terrain.
The two race distances are:
- 26 km nordic ski loop around Mt. Watson with vistas of north Lake Tahoe
- 10 km nordic ski loop that stays low on the undulating trails of the nordic center
There is a non-competitive Tour Wave for skiers who wish to ski the 26 km course at a leisurely pace. That wave is untimed, has no posted online results, requires a self-start at the Tahoe Cross Country Center within a limited pre-race window, and is limited to the first 35 entrants. Tour Wave participants are expected to know the course and yield to faster racers.
The Great Ski Race is the primary fundraiser for Tahoe Nordic Search & Rescue, a volunteer non-profit. Proceeds support team equipment and winter survival and avalanche education programs. Registration is capped at 800 participants, fees increase as the event approaches, and refunds are not available.
Early bib and T-shirt pickup is available on March 5 and March 6; race-day pickup is available on March 7. Awards are given for overall times (men and women) and for multiple age groups. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
