Ski to the Sun
The marathon mass start in Mazama by Michael Tuggy
The marathon mass start in Mazama by Michael Tuggy
Join Methow Trails and the Methow Valley Nordic Ski Education Foundation February 11, 2023 for the fifth annual Ski to the Sun Marathon and Relay. The course travels through North America's largest ski trail network and takes skiers from the tranquil banks of the Methow River to the beautiful mountain vistas at Sun Mountain Lodge. Ski the marathon as an individual or as a relay with up to five other friends or family members (details below). The relay is freestyle technique - racers are welcome to skate or classic ski and results will be determined by overall time in individual and relay divisions. The marathon offers both freestyle and classic categories while we have both standing and sit ski categories on an adjusted course for para Nordic racers. You'll enjoy food, festivities, and fun along the way!
2023 Ski to the Sun sponsors
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Ski to the Sun event sponsors
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Registration details
Entry fee includes race bib, custom Ski to the Sun hat, post-race lunch, one free beer (21+) raffle prizes and awards. No day-of registration. Refunds or registration transfers can be made before January 15th for a $15 fee.
Methow Trails and Methow Valley Nordic are non-profit organizations. Income from this event supports year-round trail operations and Nordic ski programming in the Methow Valley. There are no entry refunds, exchanges, transfers or rollovers, and the event may be cancelled due to variables beyond our control; severe weather conditions, fire, unhealthy air quality, road closures, natural disasters, or other unforeseeable events.
Course map
Packet pick-up
Packet pick up will be located at Winthrop Mountain Sports on Friday, February 10 from 4:00-6:00 pm. We encourage all racers to try and make this pick-up time. There will be a late packet pick up Saturday morning at the Start Line in Mazama from 7:15-8:15 am.
Driving directions
RACE START – From Winthrop, follow Highway 20 northwest 13 miles. Turn right at the Mazama Junction and proceed straight through the T-intersection. Turn right into the Corral Trailhead Parking Lot.
RACE FINISH – From Mazama head southeast on Highway 20 towards Winthrop. Cross a bridge and turn right at the 4-way stop in town. Proceed through town approximately 1-mile. The road then curves to the right, crossing another bridge across the Methow River, and immediately after crossing the bridge the road will “Y”-turn right onto Twin Lakes Road. Follow this road for 3.2 miles to Patterson Lake Road, and follow the signs 6.4 miles to Sun Mountain.