Citizen's Cross Country Ski Race is ON

The Race is ON! Thanks to Mother Nature, the cross-country ski community will be able to participate in the Waukesha County Citizen’s Cross Country Ski Race this Saturday, January 2nd at Nashotah Park.

The race began in 1979, as the interest in cross country skiing was escalating. It was designed mainly to give exposure to the sport, introduce the public to Waukesha County Park’s network of ski trails and to provide weekend athletes a chance to test themselves in a fun low-key setting. Over the years, it has become a very competitive race with hundreds of participants and people coming from as far as Illinois and Iowa.

The last race was held in 2008. There are divisions for Children (1 mile & 5km), Women (5km & 12.5km) & Men (5km & 12.5km).

Race Day information: Waukesha County’s NASHOTAH PARK is located between Hartland and Oconomowoc on County Trunk Highway ‘C’, 1/4 mile north of Highway ‘16’.

Register at Nashotah Park - Children’s Race - 9:00 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. on race day. Youth & Adult - 9:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. on race day. The cost is $10 for the children's 1 mile and $20 for the 5km and 12.5km.

There is a 10:30 a.m. START for ages 10 and under (1 mile) and 11:30 a.m. - START for 5km and 12.5km Awards given to the top three finishers in each class.

Children’s race awards will be presented immediately following the race. Adult race results will be available shortly after race is completed and will be distributed on site. In case of extreme weather on race day, call Nashotah Park at (262) 367-1022.

The race is co-sponsored by Waukesha County Parks and The Bicycle Doctor – Nordic Ski Shop out of Dousman.

Waukesha County Park System is a natural resource based park system that demonstrates stewardship while providing recreational and educational opportunities. For more information, visit our web site at www.waukeshacountyparks.com.