Update 12/26/23: Due to lack of snow we have decided to cancel the 2023 Ski Rodeo. The forecast for 40 degrees and a thin base on a modified course, just didn’t seem to match our objectives of running a safe and fun event. Our groomers continue to pack in every inch we get with the plans to start holding practices and Hanz’ Big Adventure at the school in January. Keep those snow dances up!
After last year’s success, this year’s event will feature three race distances (15, 10 and 3 km) and participants will be able to choose whether they will complete the race as an individual or part of a 2- or 3-person team! We hope this makes this a unique, fun, early-season race! Oh, and there will be a lollipop race for the youngest participants at the conclusion of the event!
Registration
Stay tuned for registration for the 2024 Ski Rodeo.
One skier (or parent/guardian as applicable) should register all members of a 2 or 3-person team. All skiers (or their parent/guardian for minors) must complete a waiver prior to participating – stay tuned for a special link to the online waiver. This will help us expedite bib pick-up and save a few trees!
Please note: Registration closes at Midnight on Thursday December 28! NO DAY OF RACE REGISTRATION!
Entry fees:
$15 for an individual
$30 for teams (2 or 3 members; one fee per team)
Registration closes at Midnight on Thursday December 28! All Team (Relay) Skiers (or their parent/guardian) must complete a waiver prior to bib pick-up. Please complete the online waiver by 3 PM on Friday, December 29 to help expedite the process!
Categories
15 km:
Open (any age) individual or team,
Junior (Born 2003 and after) individual or team,
40-59 (age on race day) individual or team,
60+ (age on race day) individual or team
10 km:
Open (any age) individual or team,
U12/U14 team (Born 2009-2012),
U16/U18 (Born 2005-2008) individual or team,
3 km:
Open (any age) individual or team,
U14 individual (Born 2009-10),
U12 individual or team (Born 2011-12),
U10 individual or team (Born 2013 and after)
All genders will compete together in the team categories for the 2023 Rodeo.
Race Day Schedule
9 AM Bib Pick-up opens
10 AM 15 km (3 laps) freestyle team and individual event (mass start)
11:30 AM 10 km (3 laps) freestyle team and individual event (mass start)
12:45 PM 3 km (3 laps) freestyle U14 and open individual and team start
12:46 PM 3 km (3 laps) freestyle U12 individual and team start
12:47 PM 3 km (3 laps) freestyle U10 individual and team start
1:15 PM Untimed lollipop race (free!)
*Awards and prizes to be presented following each event
Team Event Tag Zone
Each team will be issued one bib, the exchange will be an exchange of the bib, which must take place in the designated tag zone in the stadium. This
Washington Nordic Cup
Skiers eligible for the Washington Nordic Cup will be awarded participation points for competing in the 3km, 10km or 15km individual or team events at the Ski Rodeo.
Course maps
TBD
Start Lists
Will be posted here when available
Prizes
Details coming…
Results
RESULTS 2021
Click here to link to results on webscorer
RESULTS 2020
Aerial footage of the first lap of the 10k at the 2019 Rodeo (video: Mike Tuggy):
Video of the 2018 Rodeo 5k from Mike Tuggy: