Saturday January 28th, 2023

Nine Mile Forest Recreation Area
8704 Redbud Rd.
Wausau, WI 54401

Early Packet Pickup is available at nine mile Friday from 5:00 - 6:00 pm.

2023  Nordic Event CANCELED due to snow conditions

Athlete Custom Shirt Order Link

Places to Stay

Printable Registration Form

Athlete Information:

Packet Pick Up & Bibs Starting at 8:00 am at Nine Mile and running all day long Saturday.

Entry Fees & Deadlines:

Race Mail/Fax by 1/15/23 Online Until 1/15/23  After 1/15/23  On-Site
4K M.S. (Age 9-13) $15 $13 $22 $32
7K H.S. (Age 13-19) $15 $13 $22 $32
10K (Age 13+) $27 $25 $40 $65
21K (Age 13+) $37 $35 $55 $75
43K (Age 18+) $47 $45 $65 $95
1-2K (Age 9 & Under) Free!      
Adaptive Events $15 $13 $22 $32

ANY race changes the day of events will be charged the difference between race fees plus a $5.00 change fee

All athletes MUST sign the Badger State Games Athlete Waiver online during registration or on the printable registration forms at check-in. (Waivers are attached to the registration forms)

Divisions:
(Age determined as of first day of event)

Youth/High School Team:
9 & Under (1k or 2k) | Ages 9-11 (4K) | Ages 12-13 (4k)
Ages 13-16 (7K) High School  |  Ages 17-19 (7K) High School

Adult Races:
Ages 29 & Under | Ages 30-39 | Ages 40-49
Ages 50-59  |  Ages 60-69  |  Ages 70 & Over

Adaptive Divisions:
1K Adaptive
We are including adaptive races to the Nordic Skiing event. For more information and details please read: ADAPTIVE RULES

Rules:
USSA rules apply. For a complete set of rules, see the Games Nordic Skiing Rules.
Wisconsin, Illinois, Minnesota, and Michigan Upper Peninsula residents are eligible to compete in the Nordic events.


Format:
Freestyle and Classic races.
Chip timed racing events.
All races are a single loop on moderate rolling terrain appropriate for all ability levels
(except the 43k Freestyle which will be 2 loops over a 21.5k/20k course).
Course groomed with a minimum of two lanes for Classical events; single track and skating area for Freestyle events.
Average course width is 16 feet.
Fluids available on course. Food and electrolytes available on course for the 43k freestyle.
 

SCHEDULE 

9:00am          7k Classic Boys

9:05am          7k Classic Girls

9:15am          4k Classic All

9:30am         10k Classic All

9:45am          21-43k Classic

10:15am       43k "A" Freestyle

10:25am       43k "B" Freestyle

10:45am       21k Freestyle

11:00am       1k Adaptive

12:45pm       7k Freestyle Boys

12:50pm       7k Freestyle Girls  

1:15pm         4k Freestyle

1:30pm         3k Adaptive

1:40pm        10k Freestyle

1:50pm         1-2k Kids

Nine Mile County Forest Ski Trails:  Map

Spectator Information:
For those that want to cheer on our athletes and to see them bring home the gold here are a few tips:

Best place to view the event & how much you can see: You can see the start and finish of each race and halfway of the longer race (43K).
Seating Available or bring your own chairs: No seating available bring your own chairs. There is seating inside the heated chalet.
Admission Fee: No admission fee.
Concessions: Will be available
Carry-ins allowed (food &/or drink):
Merchandise:
Are Signs or Noise makers allowed: Bells are encouraged.
Other Information: Age determined as of first day of event.

Any cancelations or refunds will be charged a $5 service fee.

Questions:

Sport Specific Questions: Contact Event Director: John Burke. Phone 715-218-7883  
Online Registration/Website Questions: Contact the Badger State Games office at 715-355-8788 or info@badgerstategames.org

Links:

Wausau Nordic Ski Club
USSA (US Ski and Snowboard Association)
USCSA (US Collegiate Ski and Snowboard Association)
American Birkebeiner

 

Results:

2020 Results 
2019 Event was Cancelled due to weather
2018 Results:
2017 Results:
2016 Event was Cancelled due to weather.
2015 Results

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