Description
Join us for the 39th Annual Pepsi Challenge Cup 50K Freestyle & Classic, Great River Energy Rush 25K Freestyle & Classic & Giants Ridge 8K Nordic Ski Races on March 1, 2025 at Giants Ridge Biwabik Minnesota. Giants Ridge has 60 kilometers of impeccably groomed, world class Nordic trails on which World Cup, Olympic Trials, National Collegiate Finals, U. S. National Championships and High School championships take place. Our family-oriented events are designed to accommodate skiers of all abilities. The Pepsi Challenge Cup Race is part of the American Ski Marathon Series and a Birkie Qualifier. Visit us on Minnesota's Iron Range for a fun-filled, late winter cross country ski extravaganza!
We are also looking for volunteers and input from anyone interested in the future quality of our event. Please email pepsichallenge@giantsridge.com with volunteer availability or to comment.
2025 Race Fees
Pepsi Challenge Cup 50K & Great River Energy Rush 25K Race Fees
$75.00 25K & 50K to January 12th*
$85.00 25K & 50K January 13th to February 21st
$95.00 25K & 50K February 22nd to February 28th
*Youth rate 13-21yo 25K & 16-21yo 50K $70.00.
Giants Ridge 8K Race Fees
$40.00 8K race 18 years of age & under
$55.00 8K race Over 18 years of age.
$15.00 Guest luncheon tickets available only in advance by February 24, 2025!
US Funds Only! Make checks payable to: ERCCCI
No Refunds. Credit Cards online only(fee based).
Online: www.pepsichallengeskirace.com
By Mail:
East Range Cross Country Challenges, Inc.
PO Box 505
Biwabik, MN 55708
Internet race information (entry forms): www.pepsichallengeskirace.com
e-mail: pepsichallenge@giantsridge.com
ERCCCI Headquarters: 1-800-688-7669 ext. 8072
Race Contact Info
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Race Course Maps 2025
Race Website
Additional race information can be found at http://www.pepsichallengeskirace.com.
Place
6329 Wynne Creek Drive
Biwabik, MN 55708