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U.P. Health System Great Bear Chase

Saturday, March 8, 2025

2025 Great Bear Chase - March 8, 2025

  • 50km and new 20km skiathlon

  • 50km, 25km, and 10km freestyle

  • 50km, 25km, and 10km classic

  • New Adaptive Event

  • Registration includes the 2025 Great Bear Chase t-shirt, other swag, the post-race pasty feast, and free photo downloads

 

What people say:

"I love how the organizers make the event as good as it can be for the participants."

"Very well organized Great communication via e-mails prior to race day. Excellent volunteers - friendly, helpfui, encouraging. The trails were very well groomed.

"I've skied this race for 15 years and it is always my favorite. I love the laid-back vibe.

Skiathlon

$75 8:00AM - 8:45AM EST
Events: 50km Skiathlon 20km Skiathlon

Classic

$45 - $75 8:05AM - 8:55AM EST
Events: 50km Classic 25km Classic 10km Classic

Freestyle

$45 - $75 8:10AM - 8:50AM EST
Events: 50km Freestyle 25km Freestyle 10km Freestyle

Adaptive 5km

$25 9:05AM EST
5 spots left. Registration ends March 6, 2025 at 11:59pm EST

Junior Bear Chase

$0 3:00PM - 3:20PM EST
Events: Junior Bear Chase 4km Freestyle Junior Bear Chase 2km Classic Junior Bear Chase 2km Freestyle Junior Bear Chase 1km Classic

Winter Hats Still Available

Our new Great Bear Chase winter hats were popular for the 2023 race and we still have some available. Check out the store to get yours.

Order a Hat

Adaptive Race Added

This year we have added a 5km adaptive race. We've reviewed the course with a sit skier and have modified a couple of corners to provide a wider turning radius. Registration will be $25 until the day before the race.

Pricing: 20km, 25km and 50 km Events

$75 - through November 30, 2024 (11:59 pm ET)
$85 - December 1-31, 2024
$90 - January 1-31, 2025
$95 - February 1 - 28, 2025
$105 - March 1-3, 2025
$115 - March 4-6, 2025
$125 - In-person March 7, 2025

Note: Age 23 and younger pricing is $50 through March 3, 2025; $65 March 4-6, 2024; and $70 in-person March 7.

Pricing: 10km Events

$45 through December 31, 2024 (11:59 pm)
$50 - January 1-31, 2025
$60 - February 1-28, 2025
$70 - March 1-6, 2025
$75 - In-person March 7, 2025

Note: Age 23 and younger pricing is $45 through December 31, 2024; $50 through March 3, 2025; $65 March 4-6, 2024; and $70 in-person March 7.

Thanks to our 2025 supporters!


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