Trail
50k Classic/Freestyle
50 km
Start: Feb 15, 09:00 PM
75.00 EUR
50th Annual North American Vasa Festival of Races
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Trail in United States, Traverse City
Distances
Running
50k Classic/Freestyle
50 km
Running
50K Classic/Freestyle Ski Race
50 km
Running
27K Freestyle Ski Race
27 km
Trail
George Kuhn Half Marathon 27k Freestyle Race
27 km
Start: Feb 15, 09:40 PM
Trail
Fatbike 25k
25 km
Start: Feb 17, 11:00 PM
35.00 EUR
Running
George Kuhn Half Marathon
21.1 km
Running
15K Classic Ski Race
15 km
Trail
Lombard Loppet 15k Classic
15 km
Start: Feb 16, 09:50 PM
Running
Lombard Loppet 15K Classic
15 km
Running
Kortelopet 12k Freestyle Race
12 km
Trail
Okerstrom Kortelopet 12k Freestyle Race
12 km
Start: Feb 15, 09:25 PM
30.00 EUR
Running
6k Classic Citizen Racer
6 km
Running
6k Classic/Freestyle
6 km
Running
6K Tour
6 km
Trail
Vasa Tour 6k Classic/Freestyle
6 km
Start: Feb 17, 10:35 PM
Trail
Jr Vasa
4 km
Start: Feb 17, 12:30 AM
10.00 EUR
Running
Junior Vasa
1 km
About
A Traverse City Tradition Since 1977 — a two-day festival of cross-country ski and fatbike races on the Vasa Pathway, held the second weekend in February.
Pacers
Pacemakers set target times per start wave ("Renntag für Laufende"). Pacers wear numbered PacerFlaggen and help field runners stay on target — follow the pacer matching your wave and bib for the intended split.
Results
View official resultsTypical weather in Traverse City
Monthly averages based on historical data (2000–present).
Jan28°18°
↑ 08:17
↓ 17:27
Feb28°15°
↑ 07:45
↓ 18:10
Mar38°24°
↑ 07:55
↓ 19:49
Apr50°34°
↑ 06:58
↓ 20:28
May62°46°
↑ 06:15
↓ 21:05
Jun72°57°
↑ 05:57
↓ 21:31
Jul77°64°
↑ 06:12
↓ 21:26
Aug76°64°
↑ 06:46
↓ 20:49
Sep70°58°
↑ 07:23
↓ 19:54
Oct57°47°
↑ 07:59
↓ 18:59
Nov45°36°
↑ 07:41
↓ 17:15
Dec34°26°
↑ 08:14
↓ 17:03
Route maps
What's included in entry
- Race bib
- Timing chip
- Post-race refreshments
- Access to all festival races each day
Prices & signup
- 50k Classic/Freestyle75.00 EUR
- Okerstrom Kortelopet 12k Freestyle Race30.00 EUR
- Jr Vasa10.00 EUR
- Fatbike 25k35.00 EUR
FAQ
When is the 50th Annual North American Vasa Festival of Races held?
The festival is held the second weekend in February: Saturday 14 February and Sunday 15 February 2026.
Where do races start and finish?
All races start and finish at Timber Ridge Resort, 4050 E. Hammond Road, Traverse City, MI 49686, US.
Is online registration still open?
No — online registration is closed. Onsite registration may be available, subject to availability.
What is included in the entry fee?
Entry fees include race bib, timing chip (return required), access to all festival races each day, and post-race refreshments.
Last updated: Jun 6, 2026, 12:19:04 AM
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