Tour de Finn | 2024-2025 Updates

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Tour de Finn | 2024-2025 Updates

Hey there Sports Fans,

 

We are BACK for a new and better than last year (has to be, right?) 2024-2025 Tour de Finn, and we are here to share the season lineup, some improvements in the scoring system, and TWO bonus announcements. 

 

A reminder that the Tour de Finn is here to celebrate inclusive participation, community, and the joy of friendly competition in sport. 

 

2024-2025 Lineup

December 7: Minnesota Nordic Opener, Skadi’s Chase, 8k Skate, Elm Creek Park Reserve

Jan 1: Hiito Relays, 2-partner Skate relays, Battle Creek Regional Park

January 4: Vasaloppet First Chance Race, 10K Skate, Mora Nordic Center

January 12: Low-pet Law-pet Challenge, 10K Skate, Theodore Wirth Park

January 18: River View Loppet, 18k Classic, Brule XC Ski Trails

January 19: Marine O’Brien, 12K Classic, William O’Brien State Park

January 25: Noquemanon Ski Marathon, 50K Classic, Al Quaal Recreation Area

February 1: Mt. Ashwabay 30K Classic, Mt. Ashwabay

February 2: COLL Skate Loppet, Theodore Wirth Park

February 8: Vasaloppet USA, 35K Skate, Mora

February 15: MN Finlandia, 25K Pursuit, Buena Vista

March 1: Pepsi Challenge, 25K Classic, Giant’s Ridge Ski Area

 

Some improvements to the rules:

  • In the event that we have canceled races again, we have given ourselves permission to add in a last-minute alternative race given one-week notice and a reasonable (under $75) entry fee, in an effort to preserve the original number of races.
  • Age group incentives will be deepened an appropriate amount (don’t worry, young crowd!) 
  • This is a big one: there will be participation points for multiple races within an event. For example, if the event is the Vasaloppet USA, and the Tour de Finn series race is the 35km freestyle race, the ranked points will still go to that race - the winner will get 100 points, and so on down to 20 points. BUT, if you choose to do the 42k classic, you can still earn 20 points simply by participating.
  • Join a Dirtbag Series race for participation points: 20 points per race*
  • We added the Skiwerx Series to include youth participation!**

 

*What is the Dirtbag Series?

WELL. We decided there should be more low-bar entry racing in the Cities, just a good old-fashioned battle in the woods on a week-day evening, chasing your friends and daylight, and then we can all high-five afterward. So mark your calendars, Wednesday evenings, Jan 8 - Feb 12, 5-10K races and relays, 7 PM race start. These will be most likely at the UMN Les Bolstad golf course (unofficial best golf course skiing, or at least top 3) and the Irondale ski trails (I hesitate to share this gem). Headlamps may be suggested. Look for more details; subject to change due to conditions. 

 

**Skiwerx Series!

The adults don’t get to have ALL the fun. Kids are invited to join the festivities too! Youth ages 13 & under are encouraged to join this series. Skiers who partake in at least four of the events below earn a prize. Submit info on the MyXC.org website to enter your races (coming soon!)

 

 

REGISTER YOUR TEAMS! This may be one of the best things about the TDF, and we are so excited that clubs and teams are in for some friendly competition. I would also pitch anyone reading this who isn’t necessarily part of a group to go round up your friends, and join in! This team competition was designed for the everyday skier to be a part of this rowdy and loving ski community and racing is for EVERYONE!

 

Can’t wait to empty the tank and fill up the skiing spirit with you all - 

 

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