Racing

MadNorSki has the mission to share the passion of cross country skiing with others – “Cross Country Skiing for Everyone!” And this includes racing! During January, the club organizes races at Elver park on Tuesday nights at 7 pm.   

See below for details on the Madnorski Race Series and the Ice Age Challenge on Jan 4th. 

2026 Madnorski Race Series for Adults and Junior Skiers

Come join us for the Tuesday Night Race series–First time racers to experienced Birkie racers are welcome! The race series will consist of 4 scheduled races on Tuesday nights when conditions allow.  The distance is 5K or 10K and you can pick your technique — skate or classic. Skiers will be assigned a bib and timing will be done by hand and posted on the website by the next day. Junior skiers are welcome!

Registration

Skiers will be able to register online until noon on race day and also in person at the Elver shelter. Club members will get an email when we plan to hold a race and information will be posted on this page as well.

MadNorSki Tuesday Night Race Schedule–Tentative

Note: Schedule and location is subject to change depending on snow conditions and weather.

Format

Races use a mass start format, with racers self-seeding themselves based on expected finish time, technique, etc.  We offer events of either a 5km or 10km distance using either classic or freestyle ski technique.  Events are further broken down by gender, so a given race has 8 events:

• Women’s 5km Classic
• Women’s 10km Classic
• Women’s 5km Freestyle
• Women’s 10km Freestyle
• Men’s 5km Classic
• Men’s 10km Classic
• Men’s 5km Freestyle
• Men’s 10km Freestyle

Fees

In an effort to keep ski racing affordable, we work to keep prices down.  Many thanks are owed to our generous sponsors and volunteers who make our ski races possible. Race series entry fees will be as follows:

Single Race

Entry in a single race $15 for members, $20 for non-members, $10 for students and may be paid online in advance or at bib pick up.  We prefer payment using Venmo (@madnorski-club) or check written to “Madnorski”.

A ski trail pass from City of Madison/Dane County Parks is required for all skiers aged 16 or older.

Fee Usage and Refunds

Because many of our costs are fixed and because all of the proceeds from the race series and other club organized races are returned to the general fund to help with youth programs, education, club meetings, snowmaking, grooming, and many other expenses, entry fees for both the series and individual races are non-refundable.

We make best efforts to hold races when scheduled, and offer alternate race dates, when possible, but we are subject to the whims of nature and can only race when conditions provide safe, raceable snow of sufficient distance.  Please know that all of your race entry fees go to support and improve skiing throughout the Madison area.

While race entry fees themselves are not a tax-deductible donation, MadNorSki is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit, and additional donations beyond race entry fees are both welcome and encouraged.

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Ice Age Challenge 5K, 10K, 20K

Date: Sunday Jan 4, 2026

Location: Elver Park, 1250 McKenna Blvd, Madison, WI 53719 

Race categories:

• 10K Classic starts at 9:30 am
• 20K Skate starts at 10:00 am
• 5K Freestyle starts at 10:15 am

Cost:

• $30 Adult
• $15 Student

Please pre-register online. Event will be timed with results being posted on the website later that evening. Snacks will be provided after the race!