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UP Health System Great Bear Chase

March 7, 2026 Calumet, MI 49913 US

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The Great Bear Chase

The UP Health System Great Bear Chase Ski Marathon includes these events:

  • 50 kilometer skiathlon
  • 20 kilometer skiathlon
  • 50 kilometer freestyle
  • 50 kilometer classic
  • 25 kilometer freestyle
  • 25 kilometer classic
  • 10 kilometer freestyle
  • 10 kilometer classic
  • 3 and 6 kilometer sit-ski
  • Junior Bear Chase races of 1km, 2km, and 4km

Races are held at the Swedetown ski trails in Calumet, Michigan, which receives more than 230 inches of snow each year. The Great Bear Chase includes a post-race pasty luncheon, a Great Bear Chase hat, overall and age-group awards, door prizes, and other swag. The race is known for its laid-back, friendly atmosphere.

 

Skier in Great Bear Chase

Choose Your Event

Skiathlon

$90 8:00AM - 8:45AM EST
Events: 50km Skiathlon 20km Skiathlon

Classic

$45 - $80 8:05AM - 8:55AM EST
Events: 50km Classic 25km Classic 10km Classic

Freestyle

$45 - $80 8:10AM - 8:50AM EST
Events: 50km Freestyle 25km Freestyle 10km Freestyle

Sit Ski 3km/6km

$0 9:05AM EST Registration ends March 5, 2026 at 11:59pm EST

Junior Bear Chase

$0 3:00PM - 3:25PM EST
Events: Junior Bear Chase 4km Freestyle Junior Bear Chase 2km Classic Junior Bear Chase 2km Freestyle Junior Bear Chase 1km Classic

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