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US National Masters Contingency Plans
As the Twin Cities is in the midst of the lowest snow year to-date in
recorded history we have started to make some contingency plans for the US National Masters that will be held Jan 30-Feb 5. While trying to decide on the best course of action we have attempted to keep a couple of key points in mind. We want to preserve the race schedule as people have made plans based on that and we want to provide the best possible race experience given the local conditions. So we are looking at two situations that would trigger a change in venue. The first is a low snow condition that would prevent Battle Creek Regional park from being a safe location. We believe that we need at least two 4-6" snowfalls to make that work. The second is an absolute no snow condition which further limits our options. Over the last two weeks our course committe has contacted numerous locations, golf courses, resorts etc trying to put together a possibe scenerio. We will remain flexible throughout the next 3-4 weeks as either region wide or localized snow could change our thinking. For our 30K/20K/15K classic race on Sunday January 30 we will be moving the race to the Birkebeiner trail in Seely, WI. This will allow us to run the full race on an out and back course starting at OO and heading south. For regional skiers this will be similar to the 22K Seeley Hills Classic that will be held January 15. The Birkebeiner trail at OO is a 2.5 to 3 hour drive from the Twin Cities. In the event that the Birkie trail is not useable we will move the race to the Troll Hollow course on man made snow at Trollhaugen Ski resort in Dresser, WI. about an hour from St. Paul. In this case the event will be shortened, distances yet to be determined. For our Tuesday night Feb 1st 10K Freestyle race under the lights we will be moving to Troll Hollow either in low or no snow condition. Actual distances, number of laps etc are yet to be determined. For the Thursday Feb 3rd 13K same day pursuit race in a low snow condition we will be on the Phalen Park Golf Course in St. Paul. This was the site of the 30K freestyle race for the 2000 National Masters. If we have brown ground at Phalen we will head back to Troll Hollow on the man made snow. The Saturday Sprint Relays will be held in conjuction with a number of other events surrounding the City of Lakes Loppet weekend and will be on whatever course that they are able to create in Minneapolis. In a large part our decisions have been shaped by the receptivity we have received from Trollhaugen, The Birkebeiner Organization and the City of St.Paul. In each case they have made it clear that we are welcomed, they want to help and participate. From a race directors standpoint this is a major issue. Many logistical details have yet to be decided but we do have a framework in place for putting the National Masters on and making sure that the skiers have a great race experience. The Birkebeiner course is a great trail and both Trollhaugen and Phalen Park have lots of parking and large indoor facilities for us to use. By no means have we given up on Battle Creek Regional Park. Duluth received almost 10" this weekend and the Minnesota/Iowa border is getting about a foot of new snow today. There is good snow all around us but nothing in the Big Cities. If you have any questions and want to reach me off line I'm at or 651-402-6666. John O'Connell Brent Oja Race Directors NM 2005 |
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For our 30K/20K/15K classic race on Sunday January 30 we will be
moving the race to the Birkebeiner trail in Seely, WI. This will allow us to run the full race on an out and back course starting at OO and heading south So.....OO to around Mosquito Brook and back?? |
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Eric,
That's right...the 30K to Mosquito Brook with a food station at the turnaround, the 20K to Gravel Pit with a feed station at the turnaround and another feed station between 7&8 K for the turnaround for the 15K. John OC Eric Nevalainen wrote: For our 30K/20K/15K classic race on Sunday January 30 we will be moving the race to the Birkebeiner trail in Seely, WI. This will allow us to run the full race on an out and back course starting at OO and heading south So.....OO to around Mosquito Brook and back?? |
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