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Flowage 15K Skate or Classic

Live Event - January 20, 2024 Virtual Event - 2024 Dates TBD

Lodging available in Mercer or Manitowish Waters.

Classic

The Flowage 15K showcases the beauty of the MECCA Trails ending through upland hardwoods and pines, spruce and cedar wetlands, and crossing the Little Turtle River Flowage. The entire trail system is groomed with a track set for classic striders and rated moderate to advanced with numerous hills. Virtual event skiers keep and self report their time. 

All participants will receive a nordic ski hat commemorating the event. Immediately after the race, skiers and volunteers will enjoy a pasty lunch while winners receive their awards.

Fees:

Live Event on January 28, 2023:
Register by January 28th - $50

Virtual Event from December 17, 2022 - February 19, 2023:
Register by January 28th - $50

Special Student Pricing (Up to 19) - $10

Awards:

Live Event on January 28, 2023:
Prizes will be awarded to the fastest male and female overall, and will be awarded to the fastest male and female in each category: (up to 19, 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, and 70s+). 

Virtual Event from December 17, 2022 - February 19, 2023:
Prizes will be awarded to the fastest male and female overall, and will be awarded to the fastest male and female in each category: (up to 19, 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, and 70s+). Prizes will be mailed the week of February 19th.

Candlelight Ski Shoe Hike - January 28, 2023:

Skiers are invited to attend MECCA's annual Candlelight Ski Show Hike celebration at dusk on January 28, 2023. Skiers, snowshoers, and hikers are welcome to enjoy a one mile trail that has been candlelit with over two hundred luminaria. Gather around the bonfire for hot chocolate and cookies after your candlelit adventure. No registration necessary, family friendly, and dog friendly.

Skate

The Flowage 15K showcases the beauty of the MECCA Trails ending through upland hardwoods and pines, spruce and cedar wetlands, and crossing the Little Turtle River Flowage. The entire trail system is groomed with a flat lane for skate skiers and rated moderate to advanced with numerous hills. Virtual event skiers keep and self report their time. 

All participants will receive a nordic ski hat commemorating the event. Immediately after the race, skiers and volunteers will enjoy a pasty lunch while winners receive their awards.

Fees:

Live Event on January 28, 2023:
Register by January 28th - $50

Virtual Event from December 17, 2022 - February 19, 2023:
Register by January 28th - $50

Special Student Pricing (Up to 19) - $10

Awards:

Live Event on January 28, 2023:
Prizes will be awarded to the fastest male and female overall, and will be awarded to the fastest male and female in each category: (up to 19, 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, and 70s+).

Virtual Event from December 17, 2022 - February 19, 2023:
Prizes will be awarded to the fastest male and female overall, and will be awarded to the fastest male and female in each category: (up to 19, 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, and 70s+). Prizes will be mailed the week of February 19th.

Candlelight Ski Shoe Hike - January 28, 2023:

Skiers are invited to attend MECCA's annual Candlelight Ski Show Hike celebration at dusk on January 28, 2023. Skiers, snowshoers, and hikers are welcome to enjoy a one mile trail that has been candlelit with over two hundred luminaria. Gather around the bonfire for hot chocolate and cookies after your candlelit adventure. No registration necessary, family friendly, and dog friendly.

Winterfest Events

Little Turtle Flowage Trailhead & Cabin Trailhead