The Bear Valley Adventure Company is excited to host the 50th Bjornloppet XC Ski Race Weekend on March 15 & 16, 2023! This event is one of the longest-running cross country ski races in California and is a special opportunity to test your skills on some of the most scenic trails in California and beyond.

OVERVIEW:

Saturday, April 15th, is the big freestyle race (skate & classic) with 20K, 10K, and 5K courses.  Afterward, racers, volunteers, and guests enjoy a warm meal and awards.  Sunday, April 16th, is the classic-only race with 10K and 5K courses on a separate part of the Bear Valley trail system.  The weekend concludes with appetizers and awards.  Overall the weekend visits some of the best trails in Bear Valley and is guaranteed to be an adventure.

A common question is, how serious is this ski race? The Bjornloppet is a race where competition near the front of the pack is real. However, further back, many skiers focus on the personal challenge of the day and the adventure of skiing some great trails. We encourage new and experienced skiers to participate and enjoy the day regardless of their intention.

ONLINE REGISTRATION is now turned off but will reopen for in-person registration at 9am tomorrow at the trailhead.

RACE DETAILS

Saturday:

• 9-10am - Registration & Check-In @ the Trailhead

• 10:30am - Race Starts

  • Course maps: 20K & 10K - 5K

• Burrito Bar starts at ~12:30PM at Reba’s Meadow Cafe

• Awards after all racers return (~2 pm)

• Saturday Costs (includes race, t-shirt, hot lunch, and trail pass for non season pass holders):

  • Adult 10K or 20K

    • $65 by April 8, 2023

    • $95 after April 8th

  • Junior 10K or 20K (under 18)

    • $40 by April 8, 2023

    • $60 after April 8th

  • All Ages 5K

    • $30 by April 8, 2023

    • $50 after April 8thh

  • Guest Lunch

    • $20 by April 8th, 2023

    • $35 after April 8th

Sunday:

• 9-9:30am - Registration & Check-In @ the Trailhead

• 10am - Race Starts

  • Course map: 10K & 5K

• Appetizers & awards @ Meadow Cafe after all racers return (~12pm)

• Sunday Costs (includes race, t-shirt, appetizers, and trail pass for non-season pass holders):

• All Ages 5K or 10K 

  • $40 by April 3, 2023

  • $45 April 4-10

  • $55 after April 10

• Guest Appetizers - $10

ONLINE REGISTRATION is now turned off but will reopen for in-person registration at 9am tomorrow at the trailhead.

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