Races

Start with any event and then complete all four events consecutively in a 12-month time period. WINTER: 2nd Saturday in February VASALOPPET USANorth America’s most fun raceThe Vasa, The Dala,The Classic, The Bell RingerThe Bell Ringer qualifies for Motion SeriesVisit: www.vasaloppet.us SPRING: 1st Saturday in MaySNAKE RIVER CANOE RACEPoint to point race15 miles on the Snake RiverVisit: www.snakerivercanoerace.org SUMMER: 3rd Saturday in AugustMORA HALF MARATHON & 5K13.1 certified half marathon courseCourse winds through Mora neighborhoods and countryside5K qualifies for Motion SeriesVisit: www.morahalfmarathon.org FALL: 3rd Saturday in SeptemberMORA BIKE TOUR50 mile course begins and finishes at the Vasaloppet Nordic CenterRelax after your ride and enjoy music and free biker’s lunch25 mile qualifies for Motion SeriesVisit: www.morabiketour.org

The Snake River Canoe Race, one of the largest in Minnesota, will hold its 45th event on May 2, 2026. The race starts north of Mora and completes its 15 mile course in Mora. Please Note:Only one registration per canoe/double kayak (two people per registration.) Registration prices listed above are per person. Only one registration per solo canoe or solo kayak (one person per registration.) Registrations are available only online. Registration ends at 9:00 pm on Friday May 1. There will be no race day registration.

Mora Half Marathon & 5K Mora Half Marathon/5K Facebook Page When: Saturday, August 15, 2026 7:30 A.M. Start (13.1) 7:45 A.M. Start (5K).  Free little kids race immediately after the start of the 5K.  Line up behind the 5K racers by 7:45 and listen for your own start!  Race Events: 5K Run/Walk & 13.1 Mile Run, Free Kids Run ONLINE registration closes at 11:59 PM August 13th. In person registration is open at bib pick up from 5-7 p.m. on August 14th and 6:15-7 a.m. race day.  Race shirts provided for all participants pre-registered by August 1, 2026. No extra shirts will be ordered for those registering after August 1st. Please note that there are women's and unisex shirts available. The women's cut is a slim fit, if you are choosing the women's and in between sizes it is recommended to size up. Any shirts not claimed by the conclusion of the race will be available to others.  BOTH OUR HALF MARATHON & 5K COURSES ARE CERTIFIED!* *It is possible that road constructi

The 46th annual Mora Bike Tour again offers 50 and 25 mile events.  The Tours begin and end at the beautiful Vasaloppet Nordic Center and traverse county roads in  Kanabec County. The 50 mile event qualifies for the Mora Classic Series. The 25 mile for the Mora Motion Series.  Mora Kids' Bike Tour starts at 8:15.  NEW!  Use the coupon code BOGO at check out to register siblings! Ride along the City of Mora bike path for as far as you like, approximately 4.5 miles total.  Children 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult.  Helmets are required for all riders.  There will be a crossing guard at the corner of Grove Street and Maple Avenue until 10:00 am.

NOTE: Youth Racers (17 and under) in the 5K and 10K race will be discounted to $20 at checkout. The Swedish Mile Trail Run and Family Fun Day feature a well-marked, timed, rugged, trail race using the trail system at the Vasaloppet Nordic Center.  There is a 10k Race, 5K Fun Run, and Kid's races in two distances (roughly 1/2 mile and 1 mile.). Both the 5k and 10k race are timed, The 10K race is supported by one aid station. Kid's racers receive a medal and a snack after the race.  The first 200 registered 5K and 10K racers will receive a commemorative gift* and a racer's lunch after the event (all 5K/10K racers). *Previous gifts have been a Swedish Mile shirt, running socks, and a ball cap

Plan to ski the Vasaloppet USA February 13-14, 2027 in Mora, Minnesota.  Snowmaking provides confidence of great skiing conditions!  Races are comprised of either one or two laps on a course that is designed to be fun, yet offers skiers a satisfying challenge to complete.   NOTE: The Vasaloppet USA ski race has joined the U.S. Ski and Snowboard association in banning the use of fluorinated ski wax in competition. We encourage all competitors to abide by this policy for all events on the Vasaloppet properties and trails. Fluorinated Wax (Fluoros) are banned from use and not permitted in the Vasaloppet Nordic Ski Center complex or on the Vasaloppet trails.