- Classic (timed interval start format): January 26 - 1st racer starts at 10:30am
- Freestyle (timed interval start format): January 27 - 1st racer starts at 09:00am
Race Categories and Start Order - Classic and Freestyle Races
| Men 20-29 |
10 km |
| Women 20-29 |
10 km |
| Men 30-39 |
10 km |
| Men 40-49 |
10 km |
| Men 50-59 |
10 km |
| Women 30-39 |
10 km |
| Women 40-49 |
10 km |
| Women 50-59 |
10 km |
| Men 60-69 |
10 km |
| Women 60-69 |
10 km |
| Men 70+ |
10 km |
| Women 70+ |
10 km |
| Junior Men (18-19) |
7.5 km |
| Junior Boys (16-17) |
7.5 km |
| Junior Women (18-19) |
7.5 km |
| Junior Girls (16-17) |
7.5 km |
| Juvenile Boys (14-15) |
5 km |
| Juvenile Girls (14-15) |
5 km |
| Midget Boys (12-13) |
4 km |
| Midget Girls (12-13) |
4 km |
| Mini-Midget Boys (10-11) |
2 km |
| Mini-Midget Girls (10-11) |
2 km |
| Special Olympics (Male) |
2 km |
| Special Olympics (Female) |
2 km |
Correction Notice: Soo Finnish Nordic announces a change to the race distances for the Hiawatha Invitational. Midget boys and Midget girls will race 4KM, not 5KM as previously indicated. The 4KM distance applies to both the skate and freestyle events. Midget and Mini-midget racers from NOD are reminded that this is the qualifying event for participation in the Ontario Winter Games in March. One Juvenile boy and one Juvenile girl will also qualify for the Ontario Winter Games by winning at Hiawatha on January 26-27.
Note: A Coaches Meeting will take place on Friday at 5:00 p.m. at the Registration Trailer.
Location
The race will be held at Hiawatha Highlands, located at the corner of 5th Line and Landslide Road in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. A detailed interactive map may be found on Hiawatha Highlands’ web site at www.hiawathahighlands.com.
Registration
Register on-line at www.zone4.ca. On-line registration will be available until the day before the race. Thereafter, only same-day registration will be available, and the price will increase by $10 per race.
Accommodations
A block of rooms has been set aside at The Water Tower Inn (telephone Tel. 1-800-461-0800) with preferred rates for this race. These rooms have been held under “Hiawatha Invitational”, so please mention that when making reservations. The block of rooms will be held only until 1 month prior to the race, so please reserve early.
Sault Ste. Marie offers a wide variety of hotel, motel, B&B and cottage facilities. For more information consult the City of Sault Ste. Marie website: www.city.sault-ste-marie.on.ca
Awards
All awards will be presented at the race site following the conclusion of the last event. Award of the Hiawatha Cup will go to the Highest Team Aggregate Club. A take-home trophy will be awarded.
Individual medals will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd places in all events and age classes.
Merchandise prize tables for winners and random draw prizes will be offered.
Hospitality
Light snacks, lunches and hot/cold refreshments will be available for sale at the race site both days of the competition.
Race Facilities
The Soo Finnish Nordic clubhouse and the Kinsmen Centre will be available both days. Indoor washroom and limited indoor waxing facilities will be provided. Outdoor/tent waxing areas will also be available. Electrical power will be available both indoors and out. Our Pisten Bully groomer with power tiller and tracksetter will prepare the race course. Final competition track set by Snowmobile and groomer.
A total of 40 km of trails are available. 2km of lit trail for evening practice are open to competitors and coaches. Races will take place on the Crystal Creek Trails.
Medical and Emergency Services
The event will be staffed by members of the Canadian Ski Patrol.
The site is within a 15 minute drive of a fully-equipped hospital.
Border Crossing
Note: U.S. visitors should be aware that while passports are not yet required in order to re-enter the United States, proof of citizenship documents are always recommended. Passports are not a requirement for U.S. citizens to enter Canada. For further information regarding the border crossing, please contact the U.S. Customs Service at Sault Ste. Marie, MI at http://www.customs.gov/xp/cgov/toolbox/contacts/ports/mi/3803.xml or at (906) 632-2631.
More Information
For further information, please contact the race director, Kevin Hogan, at jk.hogan@sympatico.ca.
