Noquemanon Ski Marathon – 2023
The most popular winter ski event! Marquette’s 25th Noquemanon Ski Marathon has been fascinating recreational cross-country skiers worldwide for over two decades. It has been attracting the best in the field for this time period. It takes place from 27th to 28th January. First, the full marathon 50K starts at Al Quaal Recreation Area in Ishpeming, the origin of organized skiing. It then finishes at Lake Superior’s shores in Marquette. Also, there are Half Noque, 12K, snowshoe, and junior ski events throughout the weekend. Many skiers have taken on Ishpeming’s point-to-point 50K or 24K adventure as well. Skiers find hard and softwood forests, rocky paths, and lake traverses. They also get bird’s eye views of creeks, Lake Superior, and many waterfalls. The trails also have a 1000-foot drop. The idea of adventure is added to by the isolation of many marathon areas.
The Noquemanon Ski Marathon
January 28nd-27th 2023
The Noquemanon Ski Marathon in Marquette has fascinated the best recreational cross-country skiers worldwide for over two decades. It takes place from 27nd to January 28. Several skiers have taken the point-to-point 50K or 24K adventure from Ishpeming, the origin of organized skiing, to Marquette, Lake Superior’s shores. The Noquemanon trails are famous for their rugged and natural Upper Peninsula forest course and distinct region. Skiers find hard and softwood forests, rocky paths, lake traverses, bird’s eye views of creeks, Lake Superior, often excessive snowfall, waterfall, adventurous and differing weather conditions, and a 1000-foot drop. Many areas on the marathon path are very isolated, adding to a skier’s adventure idea.
Some exciting races that are scheduled to take place
To participate in any of the races of the event, you can sign up on their Website. The online registration for the event ends at Noon on January 25, 2023.
Here we have the list of few races:
- 50K Marathon
- 24K Half Noque
- 50K Classic Touring
- Noque 12K
- 50K Relay
- 15 Mile Snowshoe
- Adaptive Ski
- Junior Noque
For updated information about the event and races, check Noquemanon Ski Marathon Website.
Winter Specials
Stay with Superior Stay Hotel to get special benefits and discounts at several Winter Sports activity places.
Located just a 12-minute drive away, Superior Stay Hotel is conveniently located near the Noquemanon Trail Network Forestville Trailhead in Marquette. For the entire ski season, we offer a waxing room that is open from 7 am to 9 pm for our guests to use.
To get ready for the event and races, visit the Down Wind Sports store. They would love to help you with the gears and equipment.
Need snowshoes for the event?
The Gold 12s and the New Rocket Carbon fiber are some choices for crescent moon Snowshoes at Down Wind Sports. Both offer a state of art snowshoe technology with exceptionally lightweight running, training, and racing choices.
Need leash for your pup for the Skijore event?
The Ruff Wear Omnijore Joring System lets you go hands-free while you get pulled-sled-dog style down the trail!
Want your Skis to get waxed before the race?
Additionally, please feel free to use our tune-up place free of charge. We have benches, vices, and stands for your ski/snowboard. Furthermore, the waxing room can be used by training teams and groups as well. The place is heated, and skiers are responsible for their safety when using the facility. Skiers should bring their own tools such as scrapers, wax applicators, base cleaners, and waxes.
In addition to the above, we also provide screw-drivers, so please feel free to ask our staff.
The Marquette’s Noquemanon Ski Marathon is organized by the Noquemanon Trail Network – a non-profit organization. Their mission is to secure, develop, maintain, and promote a non-motorized trail network throughout Michigan’s central upper peninsula. In order to participate in any of the races of the event, you can sign up on their website. The on-line registration for the event ends at noon on January 25, 2023.
Remember, the 3-day Noque weekend isn’t all about cross country skiing,
It’s about everyone getting out and celebrating wintertime in the beautiful Marquette.
