The Bear Valley Adventure Company is excited to host the 51st Bjornloppet XC Ski Race Weekend on March 9 & 10, 2024. 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.

***SPECIAL***
Bjornloppet racers and guests receive an additional 10% savings during our Mid-Winter XC Ski Sale!

OVERVIEW:

Saturday, March 9th, is the big freestyle race (skate & classic) with 20K, 10K, and 5K courses.  Afterward, racers, volunteers, and guests enjoy a tasty meal and awards ceremony at Reba’s Meadow Cafe. 

Sunday, March 10th, is the classic-only race with 10K and 5K courses on a different part of the Bear Valley trail system.  The weekend concludes with appetizers and awards at Reba’s Meadow Cafe. 

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 intentions.

Registration: Online registration is now turned off. On-site registration resumes at 9am on Saturday and Sunday morning 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, and lunch):

  • Adult 10K or 20K

    • $55 by March 1st, 2024

    • $75 after March 1st, 2024

  • Junior 10K or 20K (under 18)

    • $25 by March 1st, 2024

    • $45 after March 1st, 2024

  • All Ages 5K

    • $25 by March 1st, 2024

    • $45 after March 1st, 2024

  • Guest Lunch

    • $20 by March 1st, 2024

    • $30 after March 1st, 2024

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, and appetizers):

• All Ages 5K or 10K 

  • $40 before March 1st, 2024

  • $60 after March 1st, 2024

• Guest Appetizers - $10

Discounted Trail Passes:

• $20 trail passes for all racers and guests on Saturday & Sunday

Registration: Online registration is now turned off. On-site registration resumes at 9am on Saturday and Sunday morning at the trailhead.