Race Info
REGISTRATION
Opens December 1st, fees increase on January 17th
RACE DAY
January 31, 2027
BIB PICKUP
8:30 to 9:30 on race day. Complimentary coffee, tea, hot cocoa, and pastries will be available when you arrive.
WAVES
Like Bloomsday, our mass wave 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 previous races and your bib # will determine your assigned start zone. Volunteers will be available to assist you. Please cooperate for the safety and enjoyment of all.
THE COURSE
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 your bib is visible as it now contains a RFID chip. If it is covered up you will not receive a finish time.
If you are visually impaired or a sit skier you will be able to participate in our Wave start, but at junction 1 will continue on Linder road to a turnaround then back to Valley View and our traditional finish line.
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. Finish line will close at 12:00
Rules
No skate skiing
The Langlauf is strictly a Classical Technique event.
A Sno-Park permit with Special Grooming Sticker is required to park in the lot.
Permits are available from the Nordic Ski Hut or at www.parks.wa.gov/winter. Please carpool if possible.
No ski waxing inside the lodge.
There are no outlets available for irons.
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.
Please be sure to read the full list of rules.
They are posted on our web site and provided in your packet with your race bib.
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.
Hot Soup Lunch
It will be HOT and served with Great Harvest rolls - free to racers and volunteers. Hot coffee, fresh fruit, and morning treats from Rocket Bakery will get you ready to race. Wash it all down with hot apple cider from Walters Fruit Ranch.
Results
Results will be posted on the porch entrance to Selkirk Lodge before our awards ceremony and complete results will be available on line by 1:00 pm on race day at www.spokanelanglauf.org.
Free Kick Wax
Courtesy of the Nordic Hut and Swix
Have problems getting the right wax on your skis for Langlauf? We will apply the kick wax d'jour to your skis at no charge. Bring your skis to the Nordic Ski Hut wax station between 8:30 and 9:00 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 award. 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 door prizes based on bib number. All registered racers and volunteers are eligible. A ski trip to Rendezvous Huts or the Inn At Mazama in the Methow Valley. Racers must be present to win.The first 300 registered receive our always unique Langlauf commemorative ski pin.
Note
Your phone number and e-mail address will be used in case of entry problems only. By participating in langlauf your photograph may appear on promotional materials with the understanding that your name may or may not be displayed. You will not be compensated for the use of your photograph or likeness and release Langlauf from any liability in connection with the making, publication, distribution or other use of such materials.
Sno-Park Permit with Grooming Sticker Required
PURCHASE HERE