Langlauf 10K Cross Country Ski Race, Spokane, Washington and Mount Spokane

Use a separate form for each entrant, complete clearly and mail to Langlauf or deliver to Fitness Fanatics, 12425 E. Trent, just East of Pines in the Spokane Valley. Early bib pick-up and late registration on Feb. 8th from 4:30 to 7:00 PM. at Fitness Fanatics. On race day, packet pickup and late registration opens at 8:30 and closes at 10:30 AM. ON-LINE REGISTRATION now available. You will still need to sign a release form when picking up your packet

HOW TO WAX FOR LANGLAUF
Free Clinic by Fitness Fanatics

At Fitness Fanatics - 12425 E. Trent, Spokane WA Friday, Feb. 8, 2008 6 - 7 PM
You will learn the best glide and grip waxes, and how to apply them for optimum performance.

THE START

Like Bloomsday, only much better! Our mass start works very well with four start zones:
Racers having a current USSA competitor’s license will be allowed to be seeded in the Elite or Fast Zone.

Elite - for the fastest racers only
Fast - for those who can ski fast, but not all out
Sport - for experienced skiers in good shape who never need to stop
Fun - for beginners, very young and those who mostly want to enjoy the scenery

Your finish time from last year, which will be posted, will determine your assigned start zone.
Please cooperate for the safety and enjoyment of all.

THE COURSE

No change from last year. It totals just about 10k and 640 feet of elevation gain. We encourage everyone to become familiar with the course in advance. Look for the course map in the lodge in January. There will be water at Jct. 4. Make sure to remove your transponder before leaving the finish area. There is a $75.00 charge if we do not receive it back.

THE FINISH

We must be able to see your bib on your chest. Finish times of two hours or less will be recorded and posted in the official results.

RULES

NO SKATING! The Langlauf is strictly a Classical Technique event. A SNO-PARK PERMIT WITH SPECIAL GROOMING STICKER IS REQUIRED TO PARK IN THE LOT, and are available from Fitness Fanatics or at www.parks.wa.gov/winter. PLEASE CAR POOL. NO SKI WAXING in the lodge - there are no outlets available for irons. Please be sure to read all rules. They are posted on our web site and provided in your packet with your race bib. THE RELEASE MUST BE SIGNED BEFORE RECEIVING YOUR RACE BIB. It is important that you do not mix up your transponder with that of a family member or ski buddy. It could prevent us from giving you a finish time.

FREE KICK WAX by Fitness Fanatics

Have problems getting the right wax on your skis for Langlauf? Compliments of Fitness Fanatics and TOKO, we will apply the kick wax d’jour to your skis at no charge. Bring your skis to the FITNESS FANATICS wax station between 8:30 and 10:00 on race day. Be sure the kick zone is cleaned or only has binder wax - we can only add wax.

AWARDS AND PRIZES

Our awards ceremony is epic. Not only do we award special trophies to the overall male and female winners, each age class winner will receive a unique Langlauf fleece vest from Integral Design and a Langlauf Medal. 2nd and 3rd place finishers also receive Langlauf Medals. 4th and 5th place in each age group receive ribbons. During the award ceremony, we draw for over $6,000 in door prizes! All registered racers and volunteers are eligible. You could win boots & skis, and other top equipment from Fitness Fanatics, a ski trip to Sun Mountain or a trip to Rendezvous Huts in the Methow Valley. Racers must be present to win. We also take the opportunity to present the Gary Silver Memorial award to a NORDIC volunteer.

The first 400 registered receive our always unique Langlauf commemorative ski pin.

WOOLIES AND WOODIES

A long-time Langlauf tradition, the Woolies Awards will be recognizing with fun prizes, those Langlaufer’s who dress in the fashion of the sport’s early traditions. This is pre-Lycra, the more like a costume the better. The Woodies Award is a special trophy to first place male and female finishers on wooden skis - and are dressed in Woolies.

GREAT HOT SOUP LUNCH BY EUROPA

It will be HOT and served with Great Harvest rolls and cookies - free to racers. Morning treats from Rocket Bakery and Thomas Hammer coffee as well as fresh fruit will get you ready to race. Wash it all down with Hot Apple Cider courtesy of Walter’s Fruit Ranch.

RESULTS

Results will be posted 20 minutes before our awards ceremony and complete results will be available on line by 7:00 the evening of the race. You can check it HERE

Results will also be posted on the website shortly after the race. For information, or to volunteer, call Fitness Fanatics at 509-922-6080

NOTE:
Your phone number and e-mail address will be used in case of entry problems only. We do not sell or use this information for any other purpose.