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Kick off your New Year with the Frosty Freestyle and Krazy Klassic Ski Weekend! Brought to you by Epic Races in partnership with Huron Meadows Metropark and Team NordicSkiRacer, this weekend of cross-country races allows you to enjoy the natural beauty of Huron Meadows while skiing through the scenic parklands towards the finish line. With virtually guaranteed snow — Huron Meadows makes snow for cross-country enthusiasts — and distances ideal for both first-time ski racers and experienced Nordic ski competitors, the Frosty Freestyle and Krazy Klassic Ski Weekend is a fabulous way to bring wonder to your winter!
Register for one of the Frosty/Krazy Ski Combos (race both Saturday and Sunday) and save $10 on the combined registration fee! Bonus: the first 250 skiers to register for either the REI Frosty Freestyle 5K or the REI Frosty Freestyle 15K will receive a festive Frosty Ski Fest pair of gloves!
The Michigan Senior Olympics (MSO) is proud to partner with Epic Races and Huron Meadows MetroPark for the Krazy Klassic 8K and 12K races. Anyone age 50 and up will have the opportunity to receive an additional medal from the MSO! We will be awarding 1st to 3rd place in each age group and participants will be eligible for MSO State Records. If you’d like to participate in the MSO, please add this $2 option when you register online at Run Sign Up. The Michigan Senior Olympics is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting healthy lifestyles by organizing state games, sports competitions, and health, fitness, and wellness programs for active individuals 50 years plus. For more information on our Winter & Summer Games, please visit our website at www.michiganseniorolympics.org.
The Michigan Cup Series
The Frosty Freestyle and Krazy Klassic ski races are part of the Michigan Cup Series of cross-country races. The Frosty Freestyle 15K and the NordicSkiRacer Krazy Klassic 12K are designated as Senior Freestyle Races: senior racers ages 20 and up will receive Michigan Cup Freestyle Points for completing these events. The Frosty Freestyle 5K and NordicSkiRacer Krazy Klassic 8K distances are classified as Michigan Cup Series Junior Points Races. Junior racers ages 19 and under will receive Michigan Cup freestyle points for completing these races. The REI Frosty Freestyle 5K and Krazy Klassic 8K are also Michigan Cup Series Fun Races. All senior racers ages 20 and up will receive 10 points for participating in these races.
Fun for the Littlest Skiers!
Be sure to bring the little ones along, as the Frosty Ski Fest features a kids’ race on Saturday, January 13 at 9:30 AM for children ages 5 to 11. This event provides youngsters with the opportunity to test their Nordic skiing skills on a kid-friendly course… and each child receives a custom-designed finisher’s medal upon completing the race! All children who participated in the Frosty Learn to Ski program offered through Brighton Community Education are automatically registered for the Frosty Kids’ Race; otherwise, the registration fee is $10 per child. Watch for Frosty the Skiing Snowman! He’ll be skiing the kids’ race as well as the Frosty 5K and will be hanging around for photos, too!
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Epic Races has teamed up with TicketGuardian to provide Frosty Freestyle and Krazy Klassic Ski Weekend participants with race-insurance coverage for this event. Change in plans? Something suddenly come up? Whatever the reason*, you can cancel your registration up through one minute prior to race start… and your entry fee is 100% refundable at no additional cost to you! For further details, please see the following links:
The person behind the Frosty Freestyle and Krazy Klassic mike will be none other than Northville Mayor and ski enthusiast Ken Roth! A resident of Northville since 1997, Ken was elected mayor in 2015. He and his wife Amy are avid outdoor enthusiasts and competitive cross-country skiers. A longtime member of Team NordicSkiRacer, Ken was instrumental in making the Frosty Freestyle ski race the success it is today. We are thrilled to have him — and his voice — at this upcoming event!
Pure Michigan Fit!
The Frosty Freestyle and Krazy Klassic Ski Races have been endorsed by the Michigan Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness, Health, and Sports. All ski events are part of the Pure Michigan FITness Series and qualify for the Pure Michigan FITness Challenge. For details on the Pure Michigan FITness Series and to take part in the Pure Michigan FITness Challenge, click here.
Professional Race Photos for Participants!
The Frosty Freestyle and Krazy Klassic Ski Weekend is proud to welcome back sports photographer Greg Sadler! All race photos taken by Greg Sadler Photography will be available for viewing and purchase shortly after the event. Check out the action in this video clip!
Race Information
Where: Huron Meadows Metropark, 8765 Hammel Road, Brighton MI 48116
Race Start: Saturday’s first race begins at 9:30AM; Sunday’s first race begins at 10:20AM; waves of skiers sent out every two minutes based upon expected ski pace indicated at Packet Pick-up/Race-Day Registration
Ski Rental: No skis? No problem! Ski rental at Huron Meadows is available at $15 on a first come, first served basis. To reserve your skis, call the park at (810) 231-4084 on Thursday, January 11, 2018 between 9 AM and 5 PM. Be ready to provide your name, height, weight, and ski style (classic or skate).
Park Directions and Information
Huron Meadows Metropark is located off of Hammel Road in Brighton, easily accessible from US-23. For custom directions to the park, click here. Please allow Metropark staff to direct you in parking for the Frosty Ski Fest events.
A Metropark Motor Vehicle Entry Permit gives you access to all 13 Huron-Clinton Metroparks. 2018 Vehicle Entry Permits are now on sale. Annual permits are valid from the time of purchase through December 31, 2018. Buy early and enjoy the rest of 2017 for free! Click here to purchase yours today! A daily permit costs $10, while an annual permit costs $35. Walkers, bicyclists, and inline skaters can enjoy free access to all Metroparks by entering through the park roads and hike/bike trails.
NOTE: Michigan’s Recreation Passport, purchased for your Michigan license plate, does not allow entry into the Metroparks. The Huron-Clinton Metroparks is a separate regional park system than the Michigan State Parks and requires its own entry permit.
Event Schedule
Saturday, January 13:
8:00 AM — Packet Pick-Up and Race-Day Registration open 9:20 AM — Frosty Kids' Race participants line up at the starting area 9:30 AM — Frosty Kids' Race begins 10:00 AM — Packet Pick-Up and Race-Day Registration close 10:15 AM — Post-Race Snack Area opens 10:15 AM — Frosty 5K participants line up at the starting area 10:30 AM — Frosty 5K begins (wave start) 11:00 AM — Frosty 15K participants line up at the starting area 11:10 AM — Frosty 15K begins (wave start) 12:45 PM — Awards Ceremony (approximate time) 1:15 PM — Post-Race Snack Area closes (approximate time)
Sunday, January 14:
9:00 AM — Packet Pick-Up and Race-Day Registration open 10:00 AM — Packet Pick-Up and Race-Day Registration close 10:20 AM — 8K participants line up at the starting line 10:30 AM — 8K begins (wave start) 10:35 AM — 12K participants line up at the starting line (approximate time) 10:45 AM — 12K begins (wave start; approximate time) 11:30 AM — Post-Race Snack Area opens (approximate time) 11:45 AM — Awards Ceremony (approximate time) 12:30 PM — Post-Race Snack Area closes (approximate time)
Divisions
Frosty Freestyle Races: 5-14 (kids' race only); male and female age groups 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75+. Krazy Klassic Ski Races: male and female age groups 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75+.
Awards
OVERALL AWARDS
15K,5K,12K & 8K -Top 3 overall finishers (both male and female)
AGE-GROUP AWARDS
15K,5K,12K & 8K - Top 3 finishers in each age group (both male and female)
All Frosty Kids' Race participants will receive a special finisher's medal.
The Frosty Freestyle and NordicSkiRacer Krazy Klassic Ski Weekend Entry Fees
FAQs:
Q. I signed up for the Frosty 15K but I think the Krazy 12K is more my style. Can I switch races?
A. You can switch from one event to another by logging in to your Run Sign Up account, clicking the My Registered Races button, clicking Manage Registration by Frosty Ski Fest, then clicking the Transfer Event button and following the onscreen instructions. If you are transferring to the 5K from the mile, you will be charged for the difference in price between the events. NOTE: the deadline to switch events is Saturday, January 6.
Q. Can I transfer my registration to someone else?
A. Yes! Log into your Run Sign Up account, click the My Registered Races button, click Manage Registration by Frosty Ski Fest, then click Transfer to Another Runner and follow the onscreen instructions. There is a $15 charge to transfer your registration to another person, as well as a Run Sign Up processing fee. NOTE: the deadline to transfer your registration to another person is Saturday, December 30.
Q. I can no longer attend. How do I get a refund?
A. By registering for this event, your entry fee is guaranteed by TicketGuardian race insurance. You can cancel your registration up through one minute prior to race start… and your entry fee is 100% refundable at no additional cost to you (excluding cancellation by Epic Races). For further details, please see https://www.ticketguardian.net/fullattendee.
Q. I can no longer attend. Can I defer my registration to next year?
A. Yes! To defer your registration to 2018, email us at info@epicraces.com. NOTE: The deadline to defer your registration is Saturday, December 2, 2017.
Q. Where do I park on race morning?
A. Parking will be available at Huron Meadows Metropark.
Q. What happens if it's snowing on race day?
A. The Frosty Freestyle and Krazy Klassic Ski Weekend will be held, rain, snow, or shine. Please be sure to dress accordingly for the weather.
Q. How many aid stations will there be?
A. There will be one aid station on the course.
Q. When will results be posted and where?
A. You'll find the results by clicking on the blue Results button at the top of this page. Results will be posted within 12 hours after the race ends.
Q. Can someone else pick up my race packet for me?
A. Yes! You can have someone pick up your packet for you if you are unable to make it to packet pick-up.
Q. I left before results were posted and I won an award! How do I get it?
A. Congratulations! A pick-up location will be posted after the conclusion of the event.
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The person behind the Frosty Freestyle and Krazy Klassic mike will be none other than Northville Mayor and ski enthusiast Ken Roth! A resident of Northville since 1997, Ken was elected mayor in 2015. He and his wife Amy are avid outdoor enthusiasts and competitive cross-country skiers. A longtime member of Team NordicSkiRacer, Ken was instrumental in making the Frosty Freestyle ski race the success it is today. We are thrilled to have him — and his voice — at this upcoming event!
