Technique & Start Format
A classic ski race with your choice of distance: 5k, 15k, or 30k. There will also be a 2.5k un-timed fun race for youngsters. Start Format
There will be multiple waves of mass starts leaving northbound from the stadium area. The first wave will be limited to 25 skiers and will be elite men and women in the 30k race who compete at the collegiate level. All other 30k racers will start 5 minutes later at 12:05. The third wave start will leave at 12:20 for all 15k racers. The final wave start will leave at 12:30 for all 5k racers and 2.5k fun racers. Racers should arrange themselves in the starting area so that faster racers are in front of less competitive racers. Please be considerate of your fellow skiers.
Course & Distance
5k Coarse Map
15k and 30k Coarse Map
The start and finish will be in the stadium area. Spectators should be able to see the racers in the stadium as well as up at the Chalet.
A feed station will be located in the stadium.
Host
Alaska Mountaineering and Hiking (AMH) and Nordic Ski Association of Anchorage (NSAA)
Post-Race Activities
Lots of post-race activities are planned. food, fun, prizes!! So plan on sticking around after your race and having a good time.
Anchorage Cup Points
Anchorage Cup points will be accumulated for this race. Earn points personally as well as for you favorite high school or training group. See the NSAA web page for details on points.
Volunteers
The AMH Anchorage Cup ski races would not be possible without help from volunteers like you. All race officials and organizers are unpaid volunteers. To keep citizen racing alive and well, all racers should plan to help out at least one race of the series at registration, course marking or course clean-up. Non-racers can help at timing, bib-pickup and feed stations for longer races. Please ask how you can help out during registration and bib-pickup.
Questions?
If you need more information or if you would like to volunteer to help, please contact race directors Brian and Sue Looney (phone: 522-2549 or blooney@crweng.com).
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