Saturday, March 7th, 2026

Mount Washington Cup Nordic Race

49th Annual

PLEASE NOTE: Timing has been moved ahead one hour due to forecasted weather. Mass start is now at 9 AM.

Join us for this 49th Annual Mount Washington Cup Nordic Race 10k Freestyle (skate ski) Race, which is part of the ZAK Cup Series. Located on the grounds of the historic Omni Mount Washington Hotel and the White Mountain National Forest, the Bretton Woods Nordic Center is one of the largest cross-country areas in the East. The 100-km trail network crosses open fields, meanders through woods of spruce and fir, passes beaver ponds and mountain streams, and traverses open hardwood stands.

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  • Race Registration
    7:30 AM – 8:30 AM
    Outside Nordic Center

    Mass Start
    9 AM
    Mount Washington Course

    Award Ceremony
    10:15 AM
    Following race
    Nordic Center

    Registration Fees:

    Pre-Registration
    $50 (Age 23+)
    $40 for NENSA Members
    $40 U23
    $30 for NENSA Members

    Day-of Registration
    $60 (Age 23+)
    $50 for NENSA Members
    $45 U23
    $35 for NENSA Members

Event Details

Date:

March 7, 2026

Time:

7:30 AM

Location:

Nordic Center

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