A Traverse City Tradition Since 1977
The North American Vasa is a two-day festival of cross-country ski and fatbike races on the Vasa Pathway, held annually, the second weekend in February.
Save the Date
51st Annual North American Vasa
February 13 - 14, 2027
2026 Race Photos
Commemorate your 2026 Vasa with photos of your experience on the course!
King Vasa Speaks 2026 Race Bulletin
Everything you need to know for race weekend: parking, packet pickup times and locations, bag drop, course maps, awards, and more for the 2026 Vasa.
2026 Race
6K Freestyle High Schoolers
Price:
$15
Date Range:
02/13
Time:
9:00AM EST
Registration Opens October 10, 2026 at 6:00pm EDT
6k Freestyle Citizen Racer (Not High Schoolers)
Price:
$45
Date Range:
02/13
Time:
9:10AM EST
Registration Opens October 10, 2026 at 6:00pm EDT
Mark Esper 27K Classic Race
Price:
$30
Date Range:
02/13
Time:
10:15AM EST
Registration Opens October 9, 2026 at 6:00pm EDT
Jr Vasa
Price:
$5
Date Range:
02/14
Time:
12:30AM EST
Registration Opens October 10, 2026 at 6:00pm EDT
6k Classic High School Race
Price:
$75
Date Range:
02/14
Time:
9:30AM EST
Registration Opens October 10, 2026 at 6:00pm EDT
Vasa 6k Classic/Freestyle Tour
Price:
$0
Date Range:
02/14
Time:
10:30AM EST
Registration Opens October 10, 2026 at 6:00pm EDT
Start & Finish
Timber Ridge Resort
4050 E. Hammond Road
Traverse City, MI 49686 US
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