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2018 Race Pricing Schedule
Youth (age 24 and under) get a $25 discount when signing up on line for 50K/24K/15 Mile events.
50K, 24K & 15 Mile Events (Saturday)
- $95 by December 31, 2017
- $100 by January 24, 2018
- $110 on January 26, 2018
12K (Saturday)
- $40 by December 31, 2017
- $45 by January 1, 2018 to Race Day
Adaptive/Sit Ski
“Wild Side of the Noque” (Sunday)
Fee schedule below for the following events: 20k Snow Bike, 10K Snowshoe, 5K Snowshoe & 10K Skijor 1 dog, 10K Skijor 2 dog
- $40 by December 31, 2017
- $45 by January 1, 2018 to Race Day
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2018 commemorative posters will be available for purchase at bag pickup/ski expo
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Keep Track of Trail Conditions
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Trail reports are available on the race website at the bottom of the page and are marked with the date of the report. Race organizers encourage you to stay up to date on trail conditions regularly and visit our amazing sponsor sites. Visit the race website at
www.noquemanon.com
. We look forward to seeing you out on the trails!
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The Noquemanon Ski Marathon will be celebrating its 20
th
Anniversary this January and there are a number of course changes that will both improve the skier experience and prepare the race for future growth. Becuase there are quite a few changes for the 2018 edition of the race, the race organization would like to make sure information is shared early, and often. That said, we felt another summary of updates should kick off Issue 5 of the Noquemanon newsletter. As always, participants should reference the race website at
www.noquemanon.com
often. Note that all final details will be provided at the Ski Expo on Friday January 26th in the Superior Dome in the race bulletin which is provided to each participant. Additional questions can be submitted via the race website as well. Don't forget about our social media channels as well - the Facebook page seems to be a skier favorite - however note that the final authoritative source for race information is the race website.
Larger starting waves will now be utilized in the 50K classic and freestyle races – the classic race will have multiple waves of 200 skiers and the freestyle waves will vary in size with 100 skiers in the first, 180 in the second, and 180 or more in the third. To accommodate for more skiers in the starting waves the trail width for the first 3K has been increased to 30 feet and will utilize a portion of Al Quaal’s famed FIS and NCAA race course.
Major course improvement projects have also been completed. On a privately owned tract of land known as the “Granite Point Section” a beautiful new 3K route, made specifically for the Noquemanon, has been added to the 50K marathon course. The new route is wider, has a better surface, and is more skier friendly than the previous route though the area and it is designed to withstand a high volume of ski racers. In addition to the new Granite Point Section another new section of trail was created for the 24K (ie Half Noque) race which is known as the “Mead Hills Bypass”. After the traditional start at County Road 510 skiers of the 24K will follow the new bypass route which has an improved surface over the older section of trail that was used. The Noquemanon Trail Network will have year-round access for grooming and trail maintenance on this section which will delight local skiers all winter.
The most prominent change of the 2018 Noquemanon is a new finish line. The new finish line will be at the "Log Yard" - approximately 4K west of the Superior Dome. This new finish line allows the race organization to eliminate the last 4K section of the course that is typically lowest in snow cover and historically is where most negative course feedback was concentrated. To further improve the skiing experience the entrance into the “Log Yard” has been widened and flattened to provide a great launching point for every finisher. Bussing will be provided from the finish line to the Superior Dome via a very short commute and all participants will continue to have access to the world-class dome facilities which includes access to locker rooms, hot showers, and saunas. Showers and locker rooms this year will be available in the building joined to the Superior Dome.
In addition to the finish line change more well-established Noquemanon Trail Network (NTN) Forestville System ski trial will be added to the Noquemanon course which will bring with it new and varied terrain for skiers. Other course improvements include the 12K race which will now have a new scenic course over the first 4K along with more inclusive age group awards.
The race organization feels that this year’s course improvements are changes that will not only improve a skiers experience but will also allow the Noquemanon Ski Marathon to manage its growth safely and responsibly. The 20
th
anniversary is a major milestone for this event – race organizers look forward to the future while also celebrating the past and they are excited to host participants, both new and returning, in January!
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Did you know
it takes approximately 500 volunteers each year to hold the Noquemanon Ski Marathon weekend?
Did you know
that each year the most consistent skier feedback we receive from the skier survey is that the Noquemanon has the best on and off course volunteer service out of any race completed?
Did you know
that some of our 8 on course aid stations have been staffed by the same service groups for all 20 years of the Noque? As you can tell, we take skier service seriously...and we need your help! The race organization provides training and some added benefits for helping...no experience is required! All that's needed is the desire to help and serve others well. To view our volunteer opportunities and sign up for volunteer spots go to our page on Signup.com:
Please consider volunteering your time and sharing this information with others you know so that we
can continue to offer a premier skiing event!
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Junior Noque Information and Updates
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The UPHS Noquemanon Ski Marathon isn't just for the adults - the kids and teens (ages 1 to 19) get their shot at skiing the Noquemanon Trail Network terrain too! The 5K, 3K, and 1K courses start and finish at the NTN Forestville system trail head. This family friendly kick off is an incredibly popular piece of the weekend - based on the high volume of participation, we can confidently say youth skiing is alive and well!
The 2018 Junior Nouqe is sponsored by
Singletrack Health
,
Stevens Hardie Family Practice
, and
VAST
. The Noquemanon race organization is honored to partner with these local business and we thank them for their support of youth skiing and the Noquemanon Ski Marathon events.
The schedule of events is as follows:
5K Freestyle - 4pm For skiers ages 14-19
3K Freestyle - 4:45pm For skiers ages 8-13
3K Classic - 5:00pm For skiers ages 8-13
1K Classic - 5:15pm For skiers ages 7 and under (this race is not timed)
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12K Information and Updates
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The Noque 12K, sponsored by
Upper Peninsula Health Plan
is a great stepping stone for skiers on their way to the Half or full Noque. This years 12K will feature a beautiful new course design over the first 4 kilometers of the race before it rejoins the Noquemanon Ski Marathon course. As always the 12K will share the same finish line as the half and full marathon course. As in previous years spectators will be able to see 12K racers at the start line at the NTN Forestville trailhead and then once more as skiers make their way down the Noquemanon course. New, this year, are more inclusive age group categories. They are are as follows:
14 and under, 15-18, 19-24, 25-34, 35-44, 45-54, 55-64, 65-74, 75+
Overall awards will go to the top 3 finishers and to the top three in each age group for both Classic and Freestyle techniques in both Male and Female categories.
More information on the 12K can be found on the race website at
www.noquemanon.com.
Please check the race website often for updates.
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The Adaptive Ski is being held on Saturday January 27th at the NTN Forestville Trailhead - both distances offered will start and finish at Forestville.
The schedule of events is as follows:
500 meter - 3:3pm
3K - 3:30pm
Contact the Adaptive Ski coordinator Nancy Uschold at [email protected] for questions, concerns, or spotter requests.
We can accommodate Adaptive Ski interest in any of the weekend events -12K, 24K, and 50K (held on the same courses).
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Don't forget - there is much more to the Noquemanon Ski Marathon than just the skiing events. The WildSide of the Noque sponsored by
Eagle Mine
kicks off on Sunday January 28th and offers a spectator friendly multi event morning! The morning begins with the always popular Animoosh Skijour races with both 1 and 2 dog teams - this event has quite a bit of spectator interest and is a fun atmosphere. Two snowshoe distances of 5K and 10K give snowshoe runners some choices whether new to the sport or a serious runner out for a challenge. The 10K course receives rave reviews every year and is USSSA (United States Snowshoe Association) sanctioned. Finally, the 20K snowbike race offers snowbikers access to some trail that is only available to snowbikes during the Noquemanon weekend and considerable amounts of groomed snowbike singletrack. Consider extending your weekend by bringing your snowbike or running snowshoes - or your dog and harness if you skijour. Or, simply consider heading to the Forestville trailhead on Sunday morning to watch the fun! The schedule of events is as follows:
9:00am - Animoosh Skijour
(teams go off in 30 second intervals - race cap of 50 total teams for 2018)
10:00am - 20K Snowbike
10:10am - 5K and 10K Snowshoe
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Still looking for a place to stay on your Noquemanon weekend? The hotels below have partnered with the Noquemanon Ski Marathon and are available to make your trip as comfortable, and convenient, as possible. Race busing is available at these hotels and they are our preferred accommodation partners. Check the bus schedule and race packet at the Ski Expo/Bag Pick-up on Friday night for more details on the perks these businesses are offering Noquemanon racers!
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Upper Michigan's only upscale extended stay hotel. Architecturally reminiscent of Marquette's historical downtown, and with interior spaces reflecting the region's heritage, we offer our guests an upscale local experience. The hotel offers plenty of temperature controlled, underground parking units, to keep our guests warm and dry in the winter, and cool during the hot summer
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Make yourself at home in one of the 84 rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed, complimentary wired and wireless Internet access and satellite programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Don't miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including an indoor pool, a spa tub, and a fitness center, and a fireplace in the lobby
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Amidst the shops, restaurants and theaters of downtown Marquette, overlooking Lake Superior, discover a place that time forgot but that you never will — the Landmark Inn, featured in the New York Times . Old-world European splendor and charm meet modern convenience at our AAA Three-Diamond Marquette, MI hotel that welcomed its first guests as The Northland Hotel in 1930.
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A pleasant blend of rustic charm and modern accommodations awaits you at the Cedar Motor Inn. Family-owned over 45 years, our small-scale AAA diamond approved hotel is in Marquette, nestled against the north woods near the shores of Lake Superior. We offer the vacationer, the traveler or a business person 43 rooms to choose from, including a housekeeping cottage suite that can accommodate 2-4 people.
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Located within close proximity of Ojibwa Casino, Superior Dome, Lake Superior and Westwood Mall, our Marquette, MI Inn places guests close to all area business, dining and entertainment districts. Enjoy year-round activities in hiking, mountain biking, skiing and snowmobile trails to discover why we're a big hit with outdoor enthusiasts.
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Don't forget to share your photos of skiing, training, and other Noque preparation on your preferred social media channels! The Noquemanon is on
Facebook
,
Twitter
, and
Instagram
. Use the hashtags:
#Noquemanon
and
#Noque
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The Noquemanon Ski Marathon is pleased to once again be a part of the CXC Marathon Cup Series.
The CXC Marathon Cup connects the premiere cross country ski events across the Central region. Sanctioned and scored by the
Central Cross Country Skiing, presented by
AVANT Techno, the Cup includes races in each of the three main states in the region - two races in Michigan, two in Wisconsin, and two in Minnesota.
The 2018 series is split between classic and skate racing, with two classic races, three skate weekends, and one skiathlon weekend.
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The Noquemanon Ski Marathon also continues its long tradition of being a part of the ASM Series.
Beautiful backdrops in America's most incredible winter playgrounds...courses that both challenge veterans as well as welcome novices...unparalleled organization at every event...world-class racers and entire families all with smiles from ear-to-ear. This is the American Ski Marathon Series!
Founded in 1978 as the "Great American Ski Chase". the American Ski Marathon Series (ASM) provides every level of cross country skier a thrilling chance to be part of a nationwide series of adventure, winter festivals and fun. Whether beginner, weekend warrior, casual tourer or professional racer -- every ASM event has something to offer you and your family.
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