2013 Course Information

Course Update

6:30 am- All races cancelled. ABR is closed until further notice.

1 pm (1/11) Trail Report - The race course received up to 0.25” of rain last night and this morning, making the snow on the trail quite soft. There are both thin spots and icy patches. We are not sure if the trail will freeze overnight. However, we are still planning to groom, starting at 3 AM, with light equipment on the trail. There could be dirt mixed with snow at road crossings. As a result, the 42 and 21K races have been shortened by 2K, eliminating a swamp on the Woodward Trail and 2 big hills on Hautanens and Coyote trails. A decision regarding the final course will be made at 6 AM Central Time Saturday. If conditions warrant, the race could be changed to a non-competitive, un-timed event with all the same wave starts, amenities, food, aid, etc. as originally planned. The one exception is the Junior Sisu, which would not be held. Otherwise, you can plan on enjoying everything the Sisu has to offer: the Taste N' Tour, post-event celebrations, downtown promotions, door-prizes, FREE concert, and tasty treats. Clearly, the Sisu is not for sissies. Next update will be 6:30 am Saturday.

7 AM Friday (1/11) Trail Report - ABR groomers just came in from spot checking the first 30 k of the course. It is still snow covered but somewhat soft. The rain gauge showed between 1/8 and 1/4 inch of rain overnight. Groomers are now headed in to check the last 10 k of the trail into town,

1/10/13 - "3 of the ABR Groomers were out this morning grooming the skate lanes on the 30 km on ABR and shoveling thin areas and putting up k markers. The course is looking and skiing well as of noon today at 35 and sunny".

YES, we have SNOW!!!!! SISU Ski Fest trail photo today (1/8/13).

1/7/12 - ABR premise race course was groomed today exactly how the race goes and then groomed into Ironwood and back on the SISU Course. The course is completely snow covered and getting quite smooth. The last 4 inches of snow (Sunday) really helped level out the trail and cover up any thin areas. The snow stayed dry and cold today even though the temp was up to 32 with sun. Wed the course will be marked with k markers and indicator arrows.

9K Taste 'N Tour

The SISU Ski Fest offers events for all ability and interest levels including a Taste 'N Tour with "food stops" along the way showcasing local cuisine. The 2013 TNT will again be starting at Norrie Park. There is NO parking there so participants can use our free busing.

Race Timing

Timing services will be provided by a professional chip timing service.

Parking/Busing

A map of available Downtown Ironwood Parking Areas is available on Maps page. Busing will be available to the starting points for Saturday's 42K and 21K Races and Taste N Tour events.

Ski Expo

Will be at the Ironwood Memorial Building (213 S. Marquette St.) on Friday, January 11, 2013 and from 4-8pm CST and Saturday, January 12, 2013 from 8:30-4pm CST.

Registration and bib pick-up

Registration can be done by mail, online or phone until Jan 10th, then all registration will be in person from 4pm until 10pm CST on Friday, January 12, 2013 and 7am to 8:30am (NO Full or Half Marathorn race registration on day of event, however BIB PICKUP will be until 1 hour before event) CST on Saturday, January 12, 2013 at the Ironwood Memorial Building (213 S. Marquette St.). Confirmation of registration can be checked at the Registration page. Identification must be brought to registration.

SEE REGISTRATION FOR FEES AND FORM

Change of Events

Requests to change races are handled by the race director. Changes within two weeks of race day must be accompanied by a $5 change request fee. No changes on Race Day.

Changing Facilities

Heated changing area and showers will be available at the Memorial Building and Main Street Fitness. Sauna is also available at Main Street Fitness. See Maps page for location. Again this year there will be a changing facility adjacent to the "Finnish line" in the City Center building.

Clothing Bag Drop (42K & 21K)

We are no longer providing bags for the bag drop. Instead, we are providing industrial tags with your number. So bring your own backpack or bag! Skiers are responsible for getting their bags into the trucks next to each start area. Bags will be taken to the "Finnish Line" where they can be claimed following the race. Race officials are not responsible for lost or stolen property.

Drop Outs

Racers who are not able to complete the course for whatever reason must inform the volunteers at the aid stations or at the "Finnish Line" and provide them with their bib number and name. Transportation back to Memorial Building will be provided.