Cote Dame Marie Ski Loppet

Cote Dame Registration Packet pick-up and Registration will be conducted the day of the race at the Hanson Hills Recreation Area lodge from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM.   Wave Start Times Waves will start promptly at times as indicated below.  Please be at the start area in time to fill your wave,             10:00 AM                      22 KM Skate* (OPEN Race - *MI-Cup Men's scoring event)                                                  11 KM Skate** (OPEN Race - **MI-Cup Women's scoring event)             10:03 AM                      High School/Juniors Division - Boys and Girls 5KM             10:05 AM                      Citizen Division*** - 5KM Freestyle (*** Mi-Cup Super Senior 70+ Scoring event)                                                  Citizen Division*** - 5KM Classic (*** MI-Cup Super Senior 70+ Scoring Event)                                                    Chip Timing The Cote Dame Marie will be timed using Chip Timing technology.  The chip will be attached to your bib.  Make sure Chip panel is positioned on the front of skier. Please do not fold or bend the chip.  There is no need to return the chip after the race.  Souvenir Finish receipt will be issued at awards table.     Course The race start is located behind the softball field.  The finish line is at the base of the ski hill behind the lodge building.  Both the start and finish areas are only a short ski/walk from warming areas.  The course will be a loop trail.  The 11km races will complete one lap of a course and the 22km race will complete one lap and then continue onto our new racer cut that will follow our Guyton Trail (snowshoe trail) to the Blue uphill and complete a second lap.  The Citizens Classic course will be set with a classic track the entire length.      Food and First Aid Station We encourage participants to carry or provide their own water bottle for consumption.     Results: Results will be posted periodically at the Hanson Hills Lodge. Awards:  Souvenir Finisher Medal and Finishing Time receipt to all Participants   Breakfast/Lunch (Enjoy Great Food Specials at the following sponsor locations.  GRAYLING RESTAURANT, PADDLE HARD BREWERY, SPIKES Keg ‘O’ Nails, XC HEADQUARTERS; 

The Cote Dame Marie Ski Loppet brings an exciting 22K, 11K, 5K to Grayling, Michigan on January 16, 2027. Don't miss this beautiful event!