Kachemak Bay
Marathon Ski
A springtime race and tour for nordic skiers of all ages and abilities through the woods and meadows above Homer.
Courses:
30km
10km
2km
Activities for kids
Saturday, March 9
Start time 11:19am (that's 11am Homer time)
Brought to you by Kachemak Nordic Ski Club
About the event
Registration and Bib Pick-up
Register by mail no later than Friday March 1, or until Friday March 8, at the following locations in Homer: Chain Reaction Sports, Homer Saw and Cycle, Homer's Jeans, Land's End Resort, Captain's Coffee. Late registration can be done on the day of the race at the Trailhead, Mile 168 Sterling Highway. Bibs will be available until 6 p.m. Friday, March 10 at Chain Reaction Sports in Lakeside Mall (235-0750), or Saturday, March 11 at the trailhead, Mile 168 Sterling Highway.
2km-- $5
10km-- $10
30km-- $25 (must be 18 or older by March 10, 2001)
Click Here for Registration form
Click Here for Waiver and Release Form (Must accompany Registration Form)
Kids Activities
Homer Community Schools and Kachemak Nordic Ski Club will provide activities for children whose parents are participating in the events, including sledding, snowball biathalon, and dog sledsrides.
T-Shirts
Commemorative T-shirts will be available at a cost of$10 for members of any Alaska Nordic Club, or $15 for non-members,
About the Site
The entire Kachemak Bay Marathon Ski will be held on the Baycrest Ski Trail System, encompassing existing trails and several new extensions. Baycrest Ski Trails have been developed and are maintained by the volunteer members of Kachemak Nordic Ski Club. Due to the impacts of new development in the trail area, which includes the loss of the original Roger's Loop access point, this event gives the Ski Club an opportunity to introduce the Alaska Nordic Ski community to the new Baycrest Ski Trail access. It also gives the community the opportunity to show its support for Nordic skiing on public lands in the Homer area.
Event Start
The 30km event starts at 11:19am, with other events to follow in order of distance at approximately 10 minute intervals. The start/finish site is the proposed new access point for Baycrest Ski Trails. It is located on the North side of the Sterling Highway at Mile 168, across from the Kachemak Bay State Park headquarters. If approaching from downtown Homer, the start location and parking are approximately one-quarter mile past the Texaco station on the opposite side of the road. There is plenty of parking at the site.
Event Rules
Participants may skate or diagonal stride. Track will be set where possible. The course will be marked. All entries must be accompanied by the proper registration fee and signed waiver form. Entry fees are not transferable to other participants or to future races. Proper identification is required at bib pick-up to receive race packet.
Aid Stations
Aid stations, at 7- to 10km intervals, will have food, water and sports drinks.