Postponed to Feb 8, due to the very cold temperatures forecast for Feb 1.

For the 5k race there will be overall and age group awards.

All participants in the 1k fun race will receive an award. 

The first 30 to register will receive a swag-bag at registration.  Race registration will also be available on the day, but with a $10 surcharge, cash or check only.  

Lovely soft long-sleeved t-shirts will be available from registration for $35, cash or check only.  See https://paccsa.org/kind-a-hard-2026 to find out how to order one ahead of time.

 

5km race notes: 

• The 5km event is a classic xc ski race with individual interval starts.
• The following are prohibited: skating, poles longer than shoulder height, fluoro wax.  
• On 2-way trails, stay to the right of the trail.
• If you need to pass the skier in front, call out ‘TRACK’.
• If they don't hear, call out again; pass on the left if they don't yield the tracks to you.
• If you hear ‘TRACK’ from behind, someone wants to pass you, step out of the tracks to the right.  
• The course is not closed to the public, so it is possible that racers might meet other trail users.  They will be aware that a race is in progress.
• If you reach the hill as a returning skier is descending or about to descend it, you will be asked to wait for a few seconds until they have passed you.
• There are no aid stations on the course.  There will be bottled water at the finish. 

We will have a collection box on site for fluoro wax, which we will send for responsible disposal. 

In case of poor weather/trail conditions, the reschedule date will be Feb 8 or 22. 

Visit the event website for MUCH more information.