The Great Ski Race
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The Great Ski Race 2027
The Great Ski Race takes place on March 7, 2027 at the Tahoe Cross Country Center in Tahoe City, California. The event offers two nordic ski course options that both start and finish at the Tahoe Cross Country Center.
- 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
Both courses feature varied terrain. The 26 km route traverses higher terrain and lake views, while the 10 km route remains on lower, rolling trails. The event includes a finish line party with food and live music.
A Tour Wave is available for the 26 km course as an untimed option with no posted online race results. Tour Wave participation is limited to the first 35 entrants and requires participants to know the course and yield to faster racers.
Registration is capped at 800 participants and fees increase as the event approaches. Race fees are the same for either distance. Packet pickup is available on the days before the event and on race day. The event is a fundraiser for Tahoe Nordic Search & Rescue; proceeds support team equipment purchases and winter survival and avalanche education programs. Refunds are not available for this fundraiser.
Awards are given for overall times for men and women and across age groups from 9 and under, 10-11, 12-13, 14-15, 16-17, 18-19, 20-29 and then by tens. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
