SISU Ski Fest 2025
- Date Sat 11th January 2025
- Location IRONWOOD, Michigan
- Price $43.50 - $91.10
- Races 5 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of winter sports at the 16th annual SISU Ski Fest on January 11, 2025, in the charming town of Ironwood, Gogebic County, Michigan! This premier cross country ski race features two exciting race distances: the challenging 30K SISU and the fun-filled 15K Heikki Lunta, perfect for skiers of all skill levels. With a capacity of 940 registered participants, this event promises to be a thrilling showcase of endurance and determination, embodying the Finnish spirit of "sisu."
In addition to the main races, the SISU Ski Fest will also host the 5K Hauska Hiihto Fun Ski and the Depot Dash for kids, ensuring a fun-filled experience for the whole family. Attendees can look forward to improved race courses, including enhanced curves and a larger indoor warming area near the Start Line, making this year’s event even more enjoyable. Join us in celebrating our local Finnish heritage while tackling the snowy trails of Ironwood! Embrace the challenge and be part of this unforgettable winter festival!
In addition to the main races, the SISU Ski Fest will also host the 5K Hauska Hiihto Fun Ski and the Depot Dash for kids, ensuring a fun-filled experience for the whole family. Attendees can look forward to improved race courses, including enhanced curves and a larger indoor warming area near the Start Line, making this year’s event even more enjoyable. Join us in celebrating our local Finnish heritage while tackling the snowy trails of Ironwood! Embrace the challenge and be part of this unforgettable winter festival!
Organiser's Description
Welcome to the 16th annual SISU Ski Fest, a premier cross country ski race, held in Ironwood, MI January 11, 2025.
2025 Highlights:
30K SISU & 15K Heikki Lunta ski races.
Five year age groups, more prizes, and cloth bibs!
Capacity is 940 registered.
Summer race course improvements include adding curves to a few sharp corners and widening the Highlands Aid Station area.
Larger indoor warming area near Start Line.
"Finnish" Line in Ironwood's Downtown City Square.
5K Hauska Hiihto Fun Ski, Depot Dash for kids on Friday.
While the COVID-19 pandemic seems behind us, we do still ask anyone with symptoms of illness to remain home.
Sisu is a Finnish cultural concept encompassing strength and determination in the face of adversity. It involves a combination of stamina, perseverance, courage, and determination held in reserve for hard times. We honor our local Finnish heritage by borrowing this term as the name of our event, and demonstrate our sisu by training for and participating in these events despite cold temperatures, snow conditions, hilly courses, competitive pressure, and the anxieties of living in these challenging times!
2025 Highlights:
30K SISU & 15K Heikki Lunta ski races.
Five year age groups, more prizes, and cloth bibs!
Capacity is 940 registered.
Summer race course improvements include adding curves to a few sharp corners and widening the Highlands Aid Station area.
Larger indoor warming area near Start Line.
"Finnish" Line in Ironwood's Downtown City Square.
5K Hauska Hiihto Fun Ski, Depot Dash for kids on Friday.
While the COVID-19 pandemic seems behind us, we do still ask anyone with symptoms of illness to remain home.
Sisu is a Finnish cultural concept encompassing strength and determination in the face of adversity. It involves a combination of stamina, perseverance, courage, and determination held in reserve for hard times. We honor our local Finnish heritage by borrowing this term as the name of our event, and demonstrate our sisu by training for and participating in these events despite cold temperatures, snow conditions, hilly courses, competitive pressure, and the anxieties of living in these challenging times!
Races
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30K SISU - Classic
Incl. $6.10 Fee
Sat 11th January 2025
$91.10
Point-to-point 30K classic ski race from ABR Trails to downtown Ironwood. -
30K SISU - Skate
Incl. $6.10 Fee
Sat 11th January 2025
$91.10
Point-to-point 30K skate ski race from ABR Trails to downtown Ironwood. -
15K Heikki Lunta - Classic
Incl. $6.10 Fee
Sat 11th January 2025
$91.10
Point-to-point 15K classic ski race from ABR Trails to downtown Ironwood. -
15K Heikki Lunta - Skate
Incl. $6.10 Fee
Sat 11th January 2025
$91.10
Point-to-point 15K skate ski race from ABR Trails to downtown Ironwood. -
5K Hauska Hiihto Fun Ski
Incl. $3.50 Fee
Sat 11th January 2025
$43.50
Noncompetitive point-to-point 5K classic and skate ski through the Miners Memorial Heritage Park to downtown Ironwood, on the last 5K of the SISU race course.
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