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Santa's Skiathlon Classic and Skate

December 12, 2026
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Crested Butte Nordic Center
in 33 days

Race two of the community series is a skiathlon: classic for the first lap, skate for the second, on a 10K course of two 5K laps starting from The Bench. Festive attire is not required but has never hurt anyone’s result.

Part of the Pinnacle Orthopedics Community Race Series from CB Nordic: a different format and location each week, 5 to 25 kilometers for the main event, a 3 to 6 kilometer short course, and a free 1 to 2 kilometer kids race. Points accrue through the season, your best three results count, and the series wraps with awards after Magic Meadows Mayhem in March.

Family Friendly Outdoor Event Kids Free or Reduced

What to bring: Classic and skate skis, or rent them at the CB Nordic Center.

Schedule

  1. 10:00 AM
    10K skiathlon
    The Bench
    Two 5K laps, classic then skate. Long course, counts toward series points.
  2. 10:05 AM
    6K skiathlon
    The Bench
    Short course.
  3. 10:10 AM
    Kids 2K skiathlon
    The Bench
    Free.

Frequently Asked Questions

No. Each race stands on its own. For the series standings, your best three long course scores count, and a fourth score only breaks ties.

Only the long course. The top 10 men and top 10 women earn points, 10 for first down to 1 for tenth, and the finale at Magic Meadows counts one and a half times.

Online through RunSignup, race by race. Registering for all six races takes 20 percent off, and the kids race is free.

Yes, from the CB Nordic Center rental shop in town.

Organizer

Crested Butte Nordic

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Crested Butte Nordic Center 620 2nd St. , Crested Butte, CO 81224
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