TOWN SERIES
RACE DETAILS
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Begining Saturday, November 14th, 2026
The Four Town Series Races will be held on the Jim Whisenhant Ski Trails at Birch Hill Recreation Area in Fairbanks.
Races are Saturdays starting at 11am.
SCHEDULE
Course maps, stadium diagrams, and start times are available from the links below. Scroll down the page to see the race-specific info.
The Town Series Races are a set of four races. The series is also a great way to help prepare for Alaska’s ski marathons, such as Fairbanks’ Sonot Kkaazoot, which are usually held in March.
All races start at 11 A.M. and are held at Birch Hill Recreation Area.
TOWN SERIES #1 Nov 14 – 7.5km Mass Start/ Classical Technique
The first Town Series Race is a Classic 7.5km race.
- You can register online (see below).
- The Gu.
- Bib pickup will take place in Rikke’s Roadhouse, the small log cabin to the north of the Timing Building, beginning around 9:45AM.
RACE 1 MAP
The Frank Soos Memorial Distance Series #2 The Ginger Snap Special
Saturday, January 24, 2026
The second race in the Frank Soos Memorial Distance Series is the Ginger Snap Special. Ginger snaps were Frank Soos’ favorite cookies. The race distance is 20Km, with a 10Km option for those interested in a shorter distance.
Normally, the technique for this event alternates from one year to the next. For the 2025-2026 season, this race will be conducted in free technique. The 10Km is a one lap race. The 20Km race is a two-lap race.
All registration for this event is online, with payment by credit card. Entry fees through midnight Thursday night prior to the race are $15 for NSCF members and $20 for non-members. Entry fees increase by $5 after midnight Thursday night. Race Day entries are available
Good luck racing!
RACE 2 MAP
The Frank Soos Memorial Distance Series #3 The Unpleasantry
Sunday, February 15, 2026
The final race in the Distance Series is The Unpleasantry, in honor of one of Frank Soos’ several books “The Unpleasantries.” The race distance is 30 km, but with a 10 km option for those interested in a shorter distance. The race will start and finish in the Birch Hill Ski Stadium and will be held on a 10Km loop. Races are mass start/ classic technique. Both 30 km and 10 km start at 11:00am.
RACE 3 SCHEDULE
RACE 3 MAP
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