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Add a review2024 MECCA Trails Winterfest
Virtual Event
Sat 16th December 2023 - Mon 19th February 2024
13 races
Organiser's Description
All students ages 18 and under can register for any event for just $15, thanks to generous support from our sponsors. Please note: Your age bracket (including for determining student pricing) will be based on your age as of January 20, 2024. RunSignUp will automatically charge you the correct registration fee based on your age during checkout.ย
All participants will receive a 2024 Winterfest shirt; register by December 27, 2023, to guarantee your preferred shirt size.ย
January 20, 2024, skiing events include:
MECCA 30K:ย The MECCA 30K is designed to challenge serious skiers. The race is a two lap race course, starting and finishing at the MECCA Chalet.ย Choose to register for the classic or skate division. The course is rated moderate to advanced with numerous hills. ย ย (Note: Actual course length is 30.6 kilometers.)
Flowage 15K: This race showcases most of the MECCA Trail system. The course goes through upland hardwoods and pines, spruce and cedar wetlands, crosses the Little Turtle River Flowage and Waterfowl Wildlife Area to the west side of the trail system at Voss Lake. The course is rated moderate to advanced with numerous hills. Skiers choose to compete in either Classic or Skate Divisions. (Note: actual course length is 15.3 kilometers.)
Claire d Loon 5K: This popular race is a favorite of younger skiers, families and first time racers. The 5K course is a fun course through the woods and fields near the chalet. ย The course is rated easy to moderate with a few hills.
At MECCA Winterfest Live on January 20, hot and cold beverages will be available at the chalet. A pasty lunch will be served at the finish line, and lunch is complimentary for all registered racers. Food and beverages will be served by volunteers.
2023/2024 Virtual Events include:
MECCA virtual 30K: The MECCA 30K is designed to challenge serious skiers. Choose to register for the classic or skate division. The course is a two lap race course starting and finishing behind the MECCA Chalet. The course is rated moderate to advanced with numerous hills. (Note: Actual course length is 30.6 kilometers.)
Flowage virtual 15K: This race showcases most of the MECCA Trail system. The course goes through upland hardwoods and pines, spruce and cedar wetlands, crosses the Little Turtle River Flowage and Wildlife Area to the west side of the trail system at Voss Lake. The course is rated moderate to advanced with numerous hills. Skiers choose to compete in either Classic or Skate Divisions. (Note: actual course length is 15.3 kilometers.)
Turtle River Pursuit: The Pursuit is a combined time race with an 11K classic leg and an 11K skating leg. Racers can ski the Pursuit course whenever they would like and turn in their times for the two legs. The course is rated moderate with hilly terrain. Individual or 2 person teams can compete.ย
Claire d Loon virtual 5K: This popular race is a favorite of younger skiers, families and first time racers.ย The 5K course is a fun course through the woods and fields near the chalet.ย The course is rated easy to moderate with a few hills.
Mercer Springs Snowshoe Tour: This event highlights the beauty of the looped snowshoe trails at MECCA. The Klondike Trail is just over 1 mile and starts and ends behind the chalet. The Mercer Springs Trail starts just across Fierick Road from the chalet, winds through the forest of hardwoods and pines then enters the Mercer Springs wetlands. Theres even a beaver dam to walk across. The Mercer Springs Trail meets the Klondike trail, so participants can choose 1,2 or 3 miles of beautiful trails. Registered snowshoers can choose to self-report their time for the 2.1 mile Mercer Springs Trail to be eligible for prizes.
The MECCA TRAILS Winterfest is presented by MECCA Trails and the Gogebic Range Health Foundation.ย It is a fundraising event for MECCA Trails, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Profits are used to promote, expand, and enhance MECCA as well as provide funding for the MECCA Experience community outreach program. The Gogebic Range Health Foundation partners with MECCA Trails to assist with meeting their community support goals.ย
Races
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MECCA 30K Classic, Live on 1/20/2024
Sat 20th January 2024
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MECCA 30K Skate, Live on 1/20/2024
Sat 20th January 2024
CLOSED -
Flowage 15K Classic, Live on 1/20/2024
Sat 20th January 2024
CLOSED -
Flowage 15K Skate, Live on 1/20/2024
Sat 20th January 2024
CLOSED -
Claire D' Loon 5K, Live on 1/20/2024
Sat 20th January 2024
CLOSED -
MECCA 30K Classic Virtual
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MECCA 30K Skate Virtual
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Turtle River Pursuit 11K Classic &11K Skate - Individual Virtual
CLOSED -
Turtle River Pursuit 11K Classic & 11K Skate - Team Virtual
CLOSED -
Flowage 15K - Classic Virtual
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Flowage 15K - Skate Virtual
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Claire Dโ Loon 5K Virtual
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Mercer Springs Virtual Snowshoe Tour
CLOSED
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