USCSA Cross Country Ski Racing Festival
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Event overview
The USCSA Cross Country Ski Racing Festival is scheduled for January 24-25, 2026 at Snow Mountain Ranch Nordic Center in Granby, Colorado. It is presented by Colorado Mesa University and is the second annual USCSA cross country ski festival at this venue. Collegiate teams and middle and high school athletes will compete at the same festival. Several colleges are listed as participants, including Colorado College, Colorado Mesa University, Colorado State University, University of Denver, University of Colorado Boulder, University of Wyoming, US Air Force Academy, and Western Colorado University.
Races and registration
The festival includes classic distance races and a skate sprint. Distances include:
- 15 km classic
- 7.5 km classic
- 3 km classic
- skate sprint (distance not specified)
Race entries and eligibility:
- Middle and high school registration is completed by the athlete; cost is free for middle/high school racers.
- College teams register through a coach or team captain; college racer cost is $45.
- Registration will open in December 2025.
Both race days count as USCSA point races for collegiate competitors. Medals are awarded to the top three finishers in each age category for both female and male racers. Registered racers are eligible for product giveaways from Swix, Fischer, Atomic and Nordjork. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
