Frosty Freestyle & Krazy Klassic Cross Country Ski Race 2024

Update SATURDAY, JANUARY, 13.

Great race on Saturday! Results for the 2024 Frosty Freestyle are here: https://rftiming.racetecresults.com/results.aspx?CId=16365&RId=624

Sunday, the course will open for skiing at 9:00am. Race starts promptly at 10:00am. We expect the course to be the same, but if could be different than Saturday's: given the cold, wind, and shift in wind direction from the west to the north, we may see if we can get more of the trail in the woods or the wind blocked by the woods.

Registration

ONLINE REGISTRATION ONLY! NO - repeat - NO DAY OF RACE or ON-SITE REGISTRATION! Registration ends 1:00pm the day before the race. If you are doing two days of racing, registration ends the day before the first race at 1:00pm. If you miss the registration end, you'll miss your Michigan Cup points!

All proceeds from the race are donated to Huron Meadows to help fund ski instructors, cross country ski trail development, snow making, and rental equipment. We’re all volunteers who simply want to see everyone get out and enjoy the winter!

Frosty Freestyle and Krazy Klassic Update Tuesday, January 9th.

We continue to monitor the weather and make contingency plans accordingly. Here is the latest.

The current forecast does not predict temperatures between now and the race on Saturday to allow significant new snow to be made. If both races were held without any additional snowfall, it would likely be on a roughly 1 kilometer loop in the woods on Buck’s Run. Racers would have to walk to the start, and the start format might be adjusted to reduce course congestion.

However, all major forecasts are now calling for significant snow beginning Friday afternoon/evening of anywhere from 6-11 inches. We are still looking at several scenarios based upon if, when, and how much snow we get on Friday.

With the predicted snow, there are also strong winds predicted which may reduce accumulation on the golf course. However, chief of course Adam has already outlined a race route through the woods which incorporates parts of Bucks’ Run, and part of the loop along Rickett Road. This section is well sheltered from wind and holds snow extremely well. He would be able to create a nice several kilometer long loop which could include a connecter to the clubhouse if there is enough snow. If the golf course is suitable, we could also use it.

Given the storm’s timing, we will not know any firm details of the course until the evening before, or morning of the race. However, we are fairly confident that if there is a significant winter storm it is likely that the race will start later than scheduled— perhaps by several hours— to allow for grooming and extra travel time.  If that is the case, we will post updates on NSR.com, the race website, and emails to registered racers.

We realize this provides a great amount of uncertainty, but we want to be able to provide a safe event and take advantage of the natural snow. The bottom line is that we are working with what we know and following the trend lines.

We will know more tomorrow morning after there has been a chance to see the effects of today’s warm temperatures.

It should be much easier to know what the conditions will be for Sunday’s race by the end of Saturday’s race.

Ken

Discounts

• Register before midnight on December 31, 2023 to get a $5 discount (prices go up $5 on January 1, 2024).
• Get a $10 discount if registering for two races, one on Saturday, one on Sunday.

Maximum number of racers

• 225 for the Frosty Freestyle 15K
• 65 for the Frosty Freestyle 5K
• 150 for the Krazy Klassic 12K
• 45 for the Krazy Klassic 5K

Note that Huron Meadows requires a day pass ($10) or an annual pass ($50) to enter the park.
If there is no snow, the Frosty Freestyle and/or Krazy Klassic will be rescheduled to a later weekend! 
The race fee includes a Buck's Run trail pass for race day(s).

SNOWMAKING!

Worried about snow? Huron Meadows Metropark's three snow guns pretty much guarantee snow coverage over the 2.5km-long Buck’s Run Trail. If Mother Nature doesn't deliver the real stuff, we'll race laps on Buck’s Run. If we have lots of natural snow, the Frosty Freestyle and Krazy Klassic will run on the normal ski trails at Huron Meadows.

Current and expected trail conditions? See https://nordicskiracer.com/ski-trail-conditions.asp .

THE RACES

Frosty Freestyle 12km and 5km Races
SATURDAY JAN 13, 2023 at 10:00 AM

If on man-made snow (likely): There are two distances: 12km (6 laps around the 2.5km trail) and 5km (2 laps around the 2.5km trail). There will be a skate lane and a single classic track. Skiers choose to skate or classic ski the course. The trail is relatively flat, with two small hills. Michigan Cup racers: The 12km distance is a senior points race; the 5km distance awards junior points.

If on natural snow: There are two distances: 15km (three different connected 5km loops) and 5km (a 5km loop). There will be a skate lane and a single classic track. Skiers choose to skate or classic ski the course. The 5km loops has some easy rolling terrain, but the 15km distance introduces some big ups and fast downs. Michigan Cup: The 15km distance is a senior points race; the 5km distance awards junior points.

This is the 14th running of the Frosty Freestyle!

Online registration open until Friday afternoon, January 12 at 1:00pm. Registration fee increases by $5 after midnight on December.31, 2023

Krazy Klassic 12km and 5km Races
SUNDAY JAN 14, 2023 at 10:00 AM

If on man-made snow (likely): There are two distances: 12km (6 laps around the 2.5km trail) and 5km (2 laps around the 2.5km trail). There will be three classic tracks around the majority of the course. This is a classic-only race - no skating allowed! The trail is relatively flat, with two small hills. Michigan Cup: The 12km distance is a senior points race; the 5km distance awards junior points.

If on natural snow: There are two distances: 10km (2 laps around 5km loops) and 5km (a 5km loop). The course will be double-tracked. This is a classic-only race - no skating allowed! The 5km loops have rolling terrain. Michigan Cup racers: The 12km distance is a senior points race; the 5km distance awards junior points.

This is the 13th Krazy Klassic race!

Online registration open until Saturday afternoon, January 13 at 1:00pm. Registration fee increases by $5 after midnight on December.31, 2023

RESULTS AND PHOTOS

Go to the official web site, https://NordicSkiRacer.com/Frosty/, for results and photos and more!