Michigan Tech Nordic Invitational
January 31 - February 1, 2026
Michigan Tech Nordic Trailing Center
Michigan Tech hosts the Central Collegiate Ski Association (CCSA) members and high school and middle school teams from around the region at the Michigan Tech Nordic Invitational
Saturday, January 31, 2026 - Classic Individual Start
  Collegiate: 5 km
  High School: 6 km
  Middle School: 3 km
Sunday, February 1, 2026 - Freestyle Mass Start
  Collegiate: 20 km
  High School: 6 km
  Middle School: 3 km
Registration
  CCSA (collegiate) athletes register through your coach
  High School and Middle School athletes register with these links:
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Both days:
Register here
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Saturday only (classic):Â Register here
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Sunday only (freestyle):Â Register here
Race Merch
We've set up a store with the opportunity to purchase race t-shirts and sweatshirts. Take a
look at what's available on the flyer and then
place your order.Â
Deadline for ordering is December 22, 2026, and items ship directly to your address and should arrive in time for the race.
Awards
Awards presented to the top three finishers of each gender in each race (middle school, high school, CCSA). Awards designed by Chris Schmidt at Studio 13.
WhatsApp Group
We will use WhatsApp to provide updated information during the event weekend. Use the QR code
or this link to join the WhatsApp group.
Course Maps (click map for a larger PDF version)
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Feb. 1 Classic Mass Start (20km/5km) |
Parking
The parking lot at the trailhead - adjacent to the wax facility - is for teams only (see map to the right). Guests and parents are welcome to park:
- in the auxiliary lot at the trail
- Michigan Tech lot 85
- the parking lot at the ATDC building
- Michigan Tech softball fields
- Note: Lot 24 will be closed
Wax Rooms and Facilities
The wax rooms at the trailhead will be available. Coaches should email team name and team roster size to Michigan Tech Head Coach Tom Monahan Smith (thjsmith@mtu.edu) so indoor wax rooms can be assigned accordingly. Deadline is January 27, 2026.
The Student Development Complex, including shower facilities, are open to skiers and coaches. The SDC is a short walk from the trailhead and also has plenty of parking.
Volunteer
Would you like to be part of the action? We are looking for volunteers (we can work around your spectating plans). If you have some time to give, please email race-volunteers@mtu.edu.
Event Schedule (subject to change)
Friday, January 30, 2026 - Official Training Day
8:30 am - Course open for inspection
6:00 pm - Team Captains Meeting (via Zoom)
Saturday, January 31, 2026
8:00 am - Courses open for inspection
8:30 am - Secretary/bib pick-up open
9:30 am - CCSA Women 5km classic interval start
11:15 am - CCSA Men 5km classic interval start
Noon - CCSA awards
Noon - Courses open for inspection
12:45 pm - High School Girls 6 km classic interval start
1:30 pm - High School Boys 6 km classic interval start
2:15 pm - Middle School Girls 3 km classic interval start
2:42 pm - Middle School Boys 3Â km classic interval start
3:15 pm - High School and Middle School awards
Sunday, February 1, 2026
7:30 am - Courses open for inspection
7:30 am - Secretary/bib pick-up open
9:00 am - CCSA Men 20 km freestyle mass start
10:45 am - CCSA Women 20 km freestyle mass start
Noon - CCSA awards
Noon - Courses open for inspection
1:00 pm - High School Boys 6Â km freestyle mass start
1:30 pm - High School Girls 6 km freestyle mass start
2:00 pm - Middle School Boys 3Â km freestyle mass start
2:15 pm - Middle School Girls 3 km freestyle mass start
2:50 pm - High School/Middle School awards
Sponsors
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