Kachemak Bay Marathon Ski March 9th |
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Registration and Bib Pick-up Register by mail no later than Friday March 1; or until Wednesday March 6th, at Chain Reaction Sports. Bibs will be available until 5 p.m. Friday, March 8 at Cain Reaction Sports in the Lakeside Mall (235-0750). Late registration and bib pick-up can be done on the day of the race at 10AM at the new Trailhead, Mile 168 Sterling Highway. |
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Courses
2km -- $10 5km -- $10 10km -- $10 (over 55/under 10 $5) 20km -- $25 42km -- $25 |
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Start time 11:19am (that's 11am Homer time) |
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Kids Activities Activities will be planned for the kids to particapate in during the race. Things such as snowball biatholon and dogsled rides. About the Site The entire Kachemak Bay Marathon Ski will be held on the Baycrest Ski Trail System. Baycrest Ski Trails have been developed and are maintained by the volunteer members of Kachemak Nordic Ski Club. This event gives the community the opportunity to show its support for Nordic skiing on public lands in the Homer area. Event Start The 42km 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. |
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