2025 MECCA Trails Winterfest

  • Date Sun 15th December 2024 - Sat 15th February 2025
  • Time 7:00AM EST
  • Location Mercer, Wisconsin
  • Price $32.80 - $54.00
  • Races 13 races
  • Distances 5km

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Event summary

Get ready for a winter adventure at the 2025 MECCA Trails Winterfest, taking place from December 15, 2024, to February 15, 2025, in the beautiful setting of Mercer, Iron! This exciting event culminates in a live skiing celebration on January 18, 2025, featuring a variety of thrilling race distances for all skill levels. Challenge yourself with the MECCA 30K, a demanding two-lap course designed for serious skiers, or enjoy the scenic Flowage 15K that winds through stunning landscapes, including upland hardwoods and wetlands. Families and first-time racers will love the Claire D' Loon 5K, an easy to moderate course perfect for younger participants.

For those who prefer a virtual experience, the Winterfest offers multiple opportunities to ski or snowshoe at your own pace throughout the winter season. Snowshoers can explore the gorgeous Mercer Springs trails and submit their times for a chance at prizes. Plus, with a special student registration fee of just $20, the Winterfest encourages young athletes to join in the fun. Don’t miss out on this fantastic winter celebration, complete with complimentary lunches for registered racers and warm beverages at the chalet. Mark your calendars

Organiser's Description

MECCA Trails is pleased to announce the 2025 Winterfest, to be held LIVE ON JANUARY 18, 2025 and VIRTUALLY BETWEEN DECEMBER 15, 2024, AND FEBRUARY 15, 2025. Winterfest includes multiple skiing events that will be offered as a timed event on January 18th or virtual, self-timed throughout the winter. The snowshoe tour will be a virtual experience, and racers can choose to submit their snowshoe time to be eligible for prizes. All MECCA Trails will be open throughout the skiing season.

All students ages 19 and under can register for any event for just $20, 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 18, 2025. RunSignUp will automatically charge you the correct registration fee based on your age during checkout.

JANUARY 18, 2025, SKIING EVENTS INCLUDE:

MECCA 30K: The MECCA 30K is designed to challenge serious skiers. The race is a two lap race course, starting and finishing at the MECCA Chalet. Choose to register for the classic or skate division. The course is rated moderate to advanced with numerous hills. _(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. The course is rated easy to moderate with a few hills.

At MECCA Winterfest Live on January 18, 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. Register by January 1, 2024, for a discount race price of $50. After January 2, registration is $60.

2024/2025 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 10K classic leg and an 10K 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.

CLAIRE D' LOON VIRTUAL 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. 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. There's 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.

Registration all virtual events is $30.

The MECCA TRAILS Winterfest is presented by MECCA Trails and the Gogebic Range Health Foundation. 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.

Races

  • MECCA 30K Classic

    Incl. $4.00 Fee

    Sat 18th January 2025 (9:40AM EST)

    $54.00

    The MECCA 30K is designed to challenge serious skiers. Skiers choose to compete in either Classic or Skate Divisions. This is a live event for classic stride skiers. The course is rated moderate to advanced with numerous hills. (Please note: the actual course length is 30.6 kilometers.)
  • MECCA 30K Skate

    Incl. $4.00 Fee

    Sat 18th January 2025 (9:30AM EST)

    $54.00

    The MECCA 30K is designed to challenge serious skiers. Skiers choose to compete in either Classic or Skate Divisions. This is a live event for skate skiers. The course is rated moderate to advanced with numerous hills. (Please note: the actual course length is 30.6 kilometers.)
  • Flowage 15K Classic

    Incl. $4.00 Fee

    Sat 18th January 2025 (9:55AM EST)

    $54.00

    The Flowage 15K Classic showcases the beauty of the MECCA Trails. Skiers choose to compete in either Classic or Skate Divisions. This is a live event for classic diagonal stride skiers. The course is rated moderate to advanced with numerous hills. (Please note: the actual course length is 15.3 kilometers.)
  • Flowage 15K Skate

    Incl. $4.00 Fee

    Sat 18th January 2025 (9:50AM EST)

    $54.00

    The Flowage 15K Classic showcases the beauty of the MECCA Trails. Skiers choose to compete in either Classic or Skate Divisions. This is a live event for skate skiers. The course is rated moderate to advanced with numerous hills. (Please note: the actual course length is 15.3 kilometers.)
  • Claire D' Loon 5K

    Incl. $4.00 Fee

    Sat 18th January 2025 (10:00AM EST)

    $54.00

    The 5K Claire d' Loon starts behind the chalet through the forests and fields near the chalet. The course is rated easy to moderate with a few hills. The Claire d' Loon 5K is a favorite of younger skiers, families and first time racers. Skiers can choose their technique, classic or skate.
  • MECCA 30K Classic Virtual

    Incl. $2.80 Fee

    $32.80

    The MECCA 30K is designed to challenge serious skiers. Skiers choose to compete in either Classic or Skate Divisions. This is a VIRTUAL event for classic stride skiers. You will record and report your own time, and may ski the course multiple times and report your best time. (Please note: the actual course length is 30.6 kilometers.)
  • MECCA 30K Skate Virtual

    Incl. $2.80 Fee

    $32.80

    The MECCA 30K is designed to challenge serious skiers. Skiers choose to compete in either Classic or Skate Divisions. This is a VIRTUAL event for skate skiers. (Please note: the actual course length is 30.6 kilometers.)
  • Turtle River Pursuit 10K Classic &10K Skate - Individual Virtual

    Incl. $2.80 Fee

    $32.80

    The event is a 22K race with two disciplines performed by the same individual. The 11K classic ski leg and the the 11K freestyle ski leg can be skied whenever the competitor is out on the MECCA Trails and do not need to be skied on the same day. The entire trail system is groomed regularly with a set of tracks and a skate lane. The Individual Pursuit will combine the times for each leg for a cumulative time and determination of the fastest skiers.
  • Turtle River Pursuit 10K Classic & 10K Skate - Team Virtual

    Incl. $2.80 Fee

    $32.80

    The team Pursuit event challenges each member of a two-person team to complete the 11K course. One team member will stride the course using classic diagonal stride techniques, and his/her teammate will skate the course. The Team Pursuit will combine the times for each event for a cumulative time and determination of the fastest teams. The entire trail system is groomed regularly with a set of tracks and a skate lane. Team members can ski the course whenever they are out on the MECCA trails, and the two legs do not need to be skied on the same day. You may ski the course multiple times and report your best time.
  • Flowage 15K - Classic Virtual

    Incl. $2.80 Fee

    $32.80

    The Flowage 15K Classic showcases the beauty of the MECCA Trails. Skiers choose to compete in either Classic or Skate Divisions. This is a VIRTUAL event for classic diagonal stride skiers. You will record and report your own time, and you may ski the course multiple times and report your best time. The entire trail system is groomed with a track set for classic striders and a lane for skaters. The course is rated moderate to advanced with numerous hills. Please note: the actual course length is 15.3 kilometers.
  • Flowage 15K - Skate Virtual

    Incl. $2.80 Fee

    $32.80

    The Flowage 15K Classic showcases the beauty of the MECCA Trails. Skiers choose to compete in either Classic or Skate Divisions. This is a VIRTUAL event for skate skiers. You will record and report your own time, and you may ski the course multiple times and report your best time. The entire trail system is groomed with a track set for classic striders and a lane for skaters. The course is rated moderate to advanced with numerous hills. Please note: the actual course length is 15.3 kilometers.
  • Claire D Loon 5K Virtual

    Incl. $2.80 Fee

    $32.80

    The 5K Claire d' Loon starts behind the chalet through the forests and fields near the chalet. The course is rated easy to moderate with a few hills. The Claire d' Loon 5K is a favorite of younger skiers, families and first time racers. Skiers can choose their technique, classic or skate. Skiers will record and report their own times to determine the fastest skiers. You may ski the course multiple times and report your fastest time.
  • Mercer Springs Virtual Snowshoe Tour

    Incl. $2.80 Fee

    $32.80

    The Mercer Springs Snowshoe Tour is a non-timed recreational event showcasing the beauty of the MECCA Trails. The popular Klondike Trail leaves from behind the chalet and winds through forests and wetlands for just over 1 mile of ungroomed beauty. The Mercer Springs Trail leaves the chalet on the opposite side of Fierick Road, climbs through an upland forest of hardwoods and pines then crosses the Mercer Springs, where you'll see a vast wetland and walk across a beaver dam before merging with the Klondike Trail. Participants can choose 1, 2 or 3 miles of looped trails. Participants can choose to self-report their time for the 2.1 mile Mercer Springs trail.

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MECCA Trails, 4686N Fierick Road, Mercer, 54547, WI, United States

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