Marine O'Brien Ski Race

January 27, 2019 – William O’Brien State Park

2019 Race Cancelled.
Unfortunately, the elements have not been cooperative and we do not have the necessary snow to hold the race this year, so we have canceled the race for 2019.

25k/12.5k Skate & Classic Races, 6k Wood Ski Race, and Children’s races.

Proceeds from this race benefit the St. Croix Valley Ski Club youth skiing program at Wm. O’Brien State Park.

Race Details

Start Times

Wood Ski Tour (6 km): 10:10 AM
Adult Race Classical (12.5 & 25 km): 10:30 AM
Adult Race Skate (12.5 & 25 km): 11:00 AM
Children’s Races: 1:45 PM

Registration

Day-of registration and packet pickup opens at 9:00 AM and closes 30 min prior to race start.

Race Course

William O’Brien State Park Trail Center (located on west side of Hwy 95 approx. 2 miles north of Marine on St. Croix)
Races are kicked off in the morning with an 6 km Wood Ski Tour over mostly flat and moderately hilly terrain.
Adult Races are 12.5 & 25 km (single and double loop), circling William O’Brien State Park on both flat and hilly terrain.
Please note: State Park vehicle permits are required to enter!

Awards & Raffle

Top three places in the 12.5 & 25 km skate and classical races, male and female, will receive an artisan crafted mug and a custom “woodal” commemorating their victory. Adult awards ceremony will occur immediately following the race.
All children will also receive awards at ceremony immediately following their race.
In addition, all adult racers have a chance to win prizes donated by local businesses (totaling over $3,000 value) via raffle. No awards will be mailed.