2021 - Mecca Trails Winterfest
2021 distances
Running
Turtle River Pursuit 11K Classic &11K Skate - Individual Virtual
The event is a 22K race with two disciplines performed by an individual. - The 11K classic ski leg and the the 11K freestyle ski leg can be skied whenever the competitor is out on the MECCA Trails. The entire trail system is groomed regularly with a set of tracks and a skate lane. The Individual Pursuit will combine the times for each leg for a cumulative time and determination of the fastest skiers Awards will be given to the overall female and male winner, and the top three individuals with the lowest cumulative race time by gender and age divisions. Age Divisions: 19 & under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49. 50-59, 60-69, 70 & up Every effort will be made to complete the race; however, no refunds are granted for any reason.
Turtle River Pursuit 11K Classic & 11K Skate - Team Virtual
The event is a 22K race with two disciplines performed by a two-person team. - The 11K classic ski leg and the 11K freestyle ski leg can be skied at any time skiers find convenient. One team member will stride the course using classic diagonal stride techniques his/her teammate will skate the course. The Team Pursuit will combine the times for each event for a cumulative time and determination of the fastest teams. Awards will be given to the top three teams with the lowest cumulative race time. (The Team Event award does not consider gender or age.) Every effort will be made to complete the race; however, no refunds are granted for any reason.
Claire d’ Loon 5K Virtual
The 5K Claire d' Loon starts behind the chalet through the forests and fields near the chalet. The course is rated easy to moderate with a few hills. The Claire d' Loon 5K is a favorite of younger skiers, families and first time racers. The course is easy to moderate. Skiers will keep their own times and report them to determine the fastest skiers. Awards will be given to the top three females and males finishers for the event.
Flowage 15K - Classic Virtual
The Flowage 15K Freestyle showcases the beauty of the MECCA Trails. The entire trail system is groomed regularly with a track set for classic striders. The course is rated moderate to advanced with numerous hills. Skiers will keep their own times, with results determining the fastest striders.
Flowage 15K - Skate Virtual
The Flowage 15K Freestyle showcases the beauty of the MECCA Trails. The entire trail system is groomed regularly with a flat lane for skaters. The course is rated moderate to advanced with numerous hills. Skiers will keep their own times, with results determining the fastest skaters.
Mercer Springs Snowshoe Tour Virtual
The Mercer Springs Snowshoe Tour is a non timed recreational event showcasing the beauty of the MECCA Trails. The popular Klondike Trail leaves from behind the chalet and winds through forests and wetlands for just over 1 mile of ungroomed beauty. The NEW Mercer Springs Trail leaves the chalet, on the opposite side of Fierick Road, climbs through an upland forest of hardwoods and pines then crosses the Mercer Springs, where you'll see a vast wetland and walk across a beaver dam before merging with the Klondike Trail. Participants can choose 1, 2 or 3 miles of looped trails
Race-day daylight
We have no recorded weather for Mercer yet, but sunrise and sunset follow from the venue and the date.
The sun rises at 7:38 AM and sets at 4:15 PM local time (CST) in Mercer on December 18, 2021 — 8h 37m of daylight.
Course
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2021 results — Mecca Trails Winterfest
27 finishers across 5 distances · leading places in the Turtle River Pursuit 11K Classic &11K Skate - Individual Virtual
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Patrick Paulik | 1:29:27 | 6:33 /mi |
| 2 | Sue Schroeder | 1:30:57 | 6:39 /mi |
| 3 | Adam Umbarger | 1:32:50 | 6:47 /mi |
| 4 | Sandra Pera | 1:42:35 | 7:30 /mi |
| 5 | Susan Knight | 1:50:00 | 8:03 /mi |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
Other races near Mercer
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 3 Mercer events
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