Pole Creek Challenge
- Date Sat 1st February 2025 - Fri 28th February 2025
- Time 12:01AM EST
- Location Buffalo, Wyoming
- Price $31.40 - $77.75
- Races 8 races
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Event summary
Get ready for the exhilarating Pole Creek Challenge, taking place from February 1 to February 28, 2025, in the stunning town of Buffalo, Johnson. This recreational race is a fantastic opportunity for cross-country skiing enthusiasts, offering a variety of distances to suit every skill level. Participants can choose from 5K, 10K, and the newly introduced 20K distances, available in both skate ski and classic techniques.
The excitement kicks off at 9 AM on race day, with online registration available for the 5K and 10K until February 19. For those looking to tackle the 20K, advance registration is a must, as there will be no on-site sign-ups for this longer distance. This year's event promises to be even better with the 20K featuring two laps of the 10K course, complete with an aid station for your convenience. Don't miss out on the Total Distance Challenge, where participants can log their miles on skis or snowshoes throughout the entire month. Join us for a month of fun, fitness, and community spirit in the beautiful winter landscape!
The excitement kicks off at 9 AM on race day, with online registration available for the 5K and 10K until February 19. For those looking to tackle the 20K, advance registration is a must, as there will be no on-site sign-ups for this longer distance. This year's event promises to be even better with the 20K featuring two laps of the 10K course, complete with an aid station for your convenience. Don't miss out on the Total Distance Challenge, where participants can log their miles on skis or snowshoes throughout the entire month. Join us for a month of fun, fitness, and community spirit in the beautiful winter landscape!
Organiser's Description
A RECREATIONAL RACE FOR CROSS-COUNTRY SKIERS. OFFERING 5K, 10K, AND 20K DISTANCES FOR BOTH SKATE SKI AND CLASSIC TECHNIQUES. ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR 5K AND 10K WILL BE OPEN THROUGH WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19. ON-SITE RACE DAY REGISTRATION WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR THE 5K AND 10K AT AN INCREASED COST.
IN OUR 2ND YEAR FOR 2025: 20K SKATE AND CLASSIC RACES. This is our second year including this longer distance race. In order for us to manage logistics, YOU MUST REGISTER IN ADVANCE FOR THE 20K. There will be NO on-site registration for this event. We will have a 5-person minimum. If we do not have enough entrants, we will offer to convert your registration to another event. Start time for this race is currently planned for 9 AM. Please bear with us as we work through the details.
For those who don't have the Need for Speed, we also offer a TOTAL DISTANCE CHALLENGE: SKI OR SNOWSHOE THE MOST CUMULATIVE MILES BETWEEN FEBRUARY 1-28. You can upload your mileage here on RunSignUp.
PAPER REGISTRATION FORMS ARE AVAILABLE BY EMAILING [email protected]
_THE 2025 RACE WILL RUN COUNTERCLOCKWISE AROUND THE INSIDE LOOP AND BULL MOOSE TRAILS. SCROLL DOWN TO SEE A COURSE MAP! PLEASE ARRIVE NO LATER THAN 9:30 AM FOR THE 5K AND 10K RACES TO PICK UP YOUR BIB AND FOR RACE INSTRUCTIONS. ARRIVE NO LATER THAN 8:30 AM FOR THE 20K RACE. THE 20K WILL BE TWO LAPS OF THE 10K COURSE, AND THERE WILL BE AN AID STATION HALFWAY THROUGH THE COURSE, NEAR THE STARTING LINE. _
IN OUR 2ND YEAR FOR 2025: 20K SKATE AND CLASSIC RACES. This is our second year including this longer distance race. In order for us to manage logistics, YOU MUST REGISTER IN ADVANCE FOR THE 20K. There will be NO on-site registration for this event. We will have a 5-person minimum. If we do not have enough entrants, we will offer to convert your registration to another event. Start time for this race is currently planned for 9 AM. Please bear with us as we work through the details.
For those who don't have the Need for Speed, we also offer a TOTAL DISTANCE CHALLENGE: SKI OR SNOWSHOE THE MOST CUMULATIVE MILES BETWEEN FEBRUARY 1-28. You can upload your mileage here on RunSignUp.
PAPER REGISTRATION FORMS ARE AVAILABLE BY EMAILING [email protected]
_THE 2025 RACE WILL RUN COUNTERCLOCKWISE AROUND THE INSIDE LOOP AND BULL MOOSE TRAILS. SCROLL DOWN TO SEE A COURSE MAP! PLEASE ARRIVE NO LATER THAN 9:30 AM FOR THE 5K AND 10K RACES TO PICK UP YOUR BIB AND FOR RACE INSTRUCTIONS. ARRIVE NO LATER THAN 8:30 AM FOR THE 20K RACE. THE 20K WILL BE TWO LAPS OF THE 10K COURSE, AND THERE WILL BE AN AID STATION HALFWAY THROUGH THE COURSE, NEAR THE STARTING LINE. _
Races
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5K Classic Ski Race (Individual)
Incl. $1.40 Fee
Sat 22nd February 2025 (10:00AM EST)
$31.40
Classic technique allows double poling, herringbone without gliding. Single or double-skating is NOT allowed. Racing using technique other than registered will result in disqualification from awards. Distance or technique changes may be made at race check-in. -
5K Skate Ski Race (Individual)
Incl. $1.40 Fee
Sat 22nd February 2025 (10:00AM EST)
$31.40
Skate technique allows diagonal/V skating, single & double-skating. Racing using technique other than registered will result in disqualification from awards. Distance or technique changes may be made at race check-in. -
10K Classic Ski Race (Individual)
Incl. $1.40 Fee
Sat 22nd February 2025 (10:00AM EST)
$31.40
Classic technique allows double poling, herringbone without gliding. Single or double-skating is NOT allowed. Racing using technique other than registered will result in disqualification from awards. Distance or technique changes may be made at race check-in. -
10K Skate Ski Race (Individual)
Incl. $1.40 Fee
Sat 22nd February 2025 (10:00AM EST)
$31.40
Skate technique allows diagonal/V skating, single & double-skating. Racing using technique other than registered will result in disqualification from awards. Distance or technique changes may be made at race check-in. -
20K Classic Ski Race (Individual)
Incl. $1.70 Fee
Sat 22nd February 2025 (9:00AM EST)
$41.70
This event requires advance registration. There will be no race day registration for this event. The 20K race will be two laps of the 10K course. There will be an aid station approximately halfway through, near the start and finish lines. Classic technique allows double poling, herringbone without gliding. Single or double-skating is NOT allowed. Racing using technique other than registered will result in disqualification from awards. Distance or technique changes may be made at race check-in. -
20K Skate Ski Race (Individual)
Incl. $1.70 Fee
Sat 22nd February 2025 (9:00AM EST)
$41.70
This event requires advance registration. There will be no race day registration for this event. The 20K race will be two laps of the 10K course. There will be an aid station approximately halfway through, near the start and finish lines. Skate technique allows diagonal/V skating, single & double-skating. Racing using technique other than registered will result in disqualification from awards. Distance or technique changes may be made at race check-in. -
Family Pricing (Up to 4 in One Family)
Incl. $2.75 Fee
Sat 22nd February 2025 (10:00AM EST)
$77.75
Please enter contact information for each individual and email [email protected] with the corresponding names and categories (5K, 10K, or 20K and technique) for all participants so we can prepare for you ahead of time! -
Ski/Snowshoe Total Distance Challenge, Feb. 1-28
Incl. $1.40 Fee
$31.40
How many miles can you cover on skis and/or snowshoes in February? For those who don't have the Need for Speed, this Challenge is back by popular demand! Can you prove that slow and steady wins the race? Upload your mileage to the results page here, or email it to us.
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