Live Event - January 17, 2026
Virtual Event - December 20, 2025 to February 14, 2026
Lodging available in Mercer or Manitowish Waters.
Individual
The Turtle River Skiathlon is a 20K race with two disciplines performed by an individual skier. The skier will complete an 10K classic leg and an 10K skate leg for a cumulative time to determine the fastest skier. Virtual event skiers may ski the course multiple times and report their best time. Skiers keep and self-report their time.
Fees:
Live Event: Adult - $50 (Price increases to $60 after January 1, 2026) -- Student Fee $20 (19 and under)
Virtual Event: Adult - $30 -- Student $20 (19 and under)
Awards:
Prizes will be awarded to the top three male and female skiers.
Team
The Turtle River Team Skiathlon is a 20K race with two disciplines performed by a two-person team. One team member will complete the 10K classic leg, while the teammate will complete the 10K skate leg for a cumulative time to determine the fastest skier. Virtual event skiers may ski the course multiple times and report their best time. Skiers keep and self-report their time.
Fees:
Live Event: Adult - $50 (Price increases to $60 after January 1, 2026) -- Student Fee $20 (19 and under)
Virtual Event: Adult - $30 -- Student $20 (19 and under)
Awards:
Prizes will be awarded to the top three male and female skiers.
Winterfest Events
Little Turtle Flowage Trailhead & Cabin Trailhead