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2026 WMS Race series

 

 

Winthrop Mountain Sports • Nordic Community Events

2026 WMS Race Series

Community races for all levels — classic or skate, fast or slow. Come sweat, race, and have fun together.

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WMS Race Series – Community Fun for All Levels

The goal of the WMS Race Series is to create fun, welcoming community races where anyone can show up — no matter their experience level or technique. Classic or skate, fast or slow, everyone is invited to come ski, race, and enjoy the community together.

Race #1 – Tour de Rendezvous (Uphill)
Saturday January 24th, 2026 — 9:00 AM
  • Start: Cub Creek Trailhead
  • Finish: Top of Rendezvous Pass
  • Distance: Approximately 8 km uphill
  • Start Time: 9:00 AM (mass start)

A fun early-season uphill challenge with beautiful views from the top.

Bib pickup:
Thursday the 22nd and Friday the 23rd during regular store business hours.

Jacket drop-off:
You may drop off your jacket at the same time as bib pickup.
Your jacket will be transported and waiting for you at the finish line, thanks to the generosity of Ben and https://www.rendezvoushuts.com.

All jackets must be dropped off by 5:00 PM on Friday the 23rd.

Race start:
9:00 AM at the Cougar Bait trailhead (bridge).

Wax recommendations:
Wax recommendations will be posted at the store on Thursday and Friday.

Race course map Here

Photo Album here

Results here

Race #2 – Team Sprint CANCELLED 
Tuesday February 17th, 2026 — 4:00 PM
  • Location: TBD
  • Format: Teams of two

Fast, exciting team racing with a great community atmosphere — perfect for spectators.

 

Team Format

  • Teams of 2 skiers
  • One skier on course at a time
  • Skiers alternate laps and tag their partner in the exchange zone
  • Each team receives A / B bibs
  • Exchange zone will be clearly marked

Kids Team Sprint (Ages 8–14) — Freestyle Technique

  • Short loop (approx. 800m to 1 km)
  • 2 laps per skier
  • If enough kids are registered, we will run two kids starts: 8–11 and 12–14
  • * we might not have enough snow for track so skate is recommended

Adult / Youth Team Sprint (Ages 15+) — Freestyle Technique

  • Loop length: 800m to 1 km
  • 3 laps per skier
  • 2 Semifinals + Final* we might not have enough snow for track so skate is recommended

 

Race #3 – Loup Loup Race
Sunday March 8th, 2026 — 9:00 AM

Community Race Update – Alternative Race Option

Unfortunately, the scheduled race at Loup Loup will not be happening. However, we still want to provide a race opportunity for those who are excited to compete.

We will host a self-timed race on the same backup Ski to the Sun course we’ve used previously:

Course: Little Wolf → Thompson Ridge → Finish at the top
Start Time: 9:00 AM
Format: Time-yourself , Skate or classic your call

Participants can record their own time and submit results through a Google Doc Here

Following the race, we invite everyone to gather at the warming hut for a casual post-race get-together. Feel free to bring something to share. We will provide drinks and music.

We hope you’ll join us for a fun and positive community event!

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As we get closer, additional race details and updates will be posted here.

 

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