2018 UPHS Noquemanon Ski Marathon E-newsletter

Marathon Wave Size Changes

The 2018 edition of the UPHS Noquemanon Ski Marathon (50K Classic and 50K Freestyle/Skate) has an improved start at the Al Quaal Recreation Area that includes a 30 foot wide ski trail for the first 3K. This section was completed just over a year ago to accommodate both FIS SuperTour and NCAA races. The new section is much wider for the first 3km of the course than we have had up to this point and it will allow for more space for skiers to maneuver other skiers. It also allows for larger starting waves than we have had in the past. This is a very exciting new start for the 50K marathon! Visit the "Course" tab on the Noquemanon Ski Marathon website ( www.noquemanon.com ) for a full course description.

The 50K Classic will now include 2 waves of 200 skiers . Wave 1 will remain the elite wave with the top 50 skiers from 2017 wearing bibs 1-50. These skiers will get front row preferential seeding. Wave placement criteria will be forthcoming (X% back from 2017 race). Wave 2 (and the first relay skiers) will begin approximately 10 minutes after wave 1. Additional waves will be added as needed.

The 50K Freestyle/Skate will now include 3 Waves . Wave 1 will remain the elite wave with approximately 100 skiers (X% back from 2017 race). Wave 2 will include approximately 180 skiers and wave 3 will contain 180+ skiers. Additional waves will be added as needed.

Bussing will be increased to accommodate more skiers being at the start earlier.

Wave size changes only impact the 50K ski events. The 24K Half Noque (sponsored by mBank and Frei Chevrolet) will see no wave size changes.

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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)

$80 by September 30,2017
$85 by October 31, 2017
$90 by November 30,2017
$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

$5 by January 26, 2018

“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

2018 commemorative posters will be available for purchase at bag pickup/ski expo

Re-live the fun of 2017 in the video below. Thank you to Superior Productions for spending the weekend out on the trail last January capturing the people and places of the Noquemanon Ski Marathon!

A special thank you to a new partner offering assistance to our event! Travel Marquette is helping the Noque off-set costs by assisting financially with graphic design, printing, digital and print advertising. We are deeply grateful for their commitment to us!

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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.

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.