Grand County Nordic Race Series 2024
Great Races in Great Places!
Nordic ski racing has returned to Grand County and now is your chance to participate no matter your age, gender, or ability. There are even kid and family options. Grand County Nordic Ski Racing is putting on six Nordic races, both skate and classic, with long and short course options. Pick your race or participate in the series, progressively increasing your distance to the series final at the Snow Mountain Stampede.
Three great partner venues will host the events!
| Date | Venue and Technique | Long Course | Short Course |
| Sunday, January 7 | Granby Ranch Skate << Race Description >> |
15k 10 am start |
7.5k 10:15 am start |
| Saturday, January 13 | Snow Mountain Ranch Classic << Race Description >> |
15k 10 am start |
7.5k 10:15 am start |
| Saturday, January 20 | Devil’s Thumb Ranch Stagecoach Classic << Race Description >> |
30k 9 am start |
15k 10 am start |
| Saturday, January 27 | Snow Mountain Ranch Skate << Race Description >> |
30k 10 am start |
15k 10:15 am start |
| Saturday, March 9 | Snow Mountain Ranch Stampede Skate << Race Description >> |
50k 10 am start |
25k 10:15 am start |
| Sunday, March 10 | Snow Mountain Ranch Stampede Classic << Race Description >> |
50k 10 am start |
25k 10:15 am start |
Live the Dream! Sign up for the whole series with a great discounted price! Sign up and pick 4 or race all 6 events!
Grand County Nordic Race Series standings:
Race Descriptions
Granby Ranch Skate Race - January 7, 2024
Details coming soon.
Snow Mountain Ranch Classic Race - January 13, 2024
Details coming soon.
Stagecoach Classic - January 20, 2024
Devil’s Thumb Ranch is happy to present the ninth annual 30km/15km classic-only cross country ski race and tour. An end of race celebration will be located at Axel’s Pavilion with food and beer.
Event details and schedule
Registration closes at 12:00 pm on January 19th, 2024.
After 12:00pm on January 13th, 2024 prices will increase (HS Student has a flat rate) :
- 30k Classic Ski Race: $65 to $85, High School Student $45
- 15k Classic Race: $45 to $65, High School Student $25
- 15k Classic Ski Tour: $45 to $65, High School Student $25
*Price increase does not apply to high school student registration
*Online registration closes 12:00PM January 19th 2024
Event Categories:
30k Classic Ski Race
15k Classic Ski Race
15k Classic Ski Tour
Locations and Transportation:
Please park all cars in the parking lots located north and west of the main lodge (#1 on our DTR property map). Overflow parking is located at the highlonesome lodge (#15 on our DTR property map).
SCHEDULE
Friday, January 19th
12:00 pm – 6:00 pm : Pre-registration and packet pick-up at Chamber of Commerce – 78841 US-40, Winter Park, CO 80482
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm : Pre-registration and packet pick-up at Devil’s Thumb Ranch in Zach’s Mercantile (#6 on our DTR property map).
Saturday, January 20th
7:00 am – 10:00 am : race registration and packet pick-up (Day Lodge, #14 on our DTR property map)
9:00 am : 30k race mass start
9:30 am : 3k kids race mass start
10:00 am : 15k race mass start
10:05 am : 15k ski tour start immediately following the 15k mass start
11:00 am – 3:00 pm : After Party with food and beer at Axel’s Pavilion (#19 on our DTR property map)
12:00 pm : Award ceremony (#19 on our DTR property map)
*Schedule subject to change. Please refer to devilsthumbranch.com for updates
*Day of packet pickup will be in Day Lodge @ Devil’s Thumb Ranch.
*Awards will be given to the top three women and men in the 30k and 15k race *The fastest individuals in the following age groups will receive a prize:
19 & under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & above
Note: For the most updated information, please visit the race registration page: REGISTRATION COMING SOON!
Snow Mountain Ranch Skate Race - January 27, 2024
Details coming soon.
Snow Mountain Ranch Stampede - March 9-10, 2024
Details coming soon.
Register for the 2024 Grand County Nordic Race Series
Long Course Series
- 15k / 15k / 30k / 30k / 50k / 50k
Short Course Series
- 7.5k / 7.5k / 15k / 15k / 25k / 25k
Junior Series
- (18 and under)
Proceeds to benefit Grand Nordic Club youth Nordic ski scholarship funds!
Points: Points from your best 4 events of same distance (Long or short course) count towards your overall series score.
Categories: Overall Male and Female along with age group categories.
** Entries are non-refundable donations to Grand Nordic Club supporting youth Ski Scholarships.
** Entries are non-transferable.
** You may sign up through the end of series. However the series price will not be prorated if entered after events have occurred.
** Events that a registrant does not participate will result in a 0 point value being recorded.
Kids and Family Options
• Family/Kids Tour: 1-3k, untimed, Free.
• Junior Races: Everyone races together!
Distance: 3k
Age and gender categories: 7 & under / 8-10 / 11-13
Price: $10 per event, $60 for series.
Questions? Please contact Greg Finnoff at: [email protected]
Register for Individual Nordic Races
Can’t do the whole series? Use these links to register for individual events.
Granby Ranch Skate
January 7
Snow Mountain Classic
January 13
Stagecoach Classic
January 20
Grand Nordic Snow Mountain Ranch Skate
January 27
Snow Mtn Stampede
March 9 & 10