mBank Half Noque
The mBank Half Noque is a 25K point to point ski race utilizing the last 25K of the Noque trail. Half Noque skiers begin along County Road 510 between Negaunee and Marquette and six miles north of U.S. Hwy 41. 25K skiers end at the Noque finish line outside of the Superior Dome in Marquette. Skiers must be bused to the start line since there is limited parking. Buses will remain at the start line for warmth. The elevation at this area is approximately 1600 feet. The ending elevation at the Superior Dome is approximately 700 feet. There are three aid stations along the way approximately every 7 kilometers. All aid stations have water and energy drink. The finish line is outside the Superior Dome in Marquette. Inside will be one last aid station with warm food and drink. There will also be a ski valet where you can keep your skis while visiting with other skiers or taking advantage of the shower facilities. Race results will be posted inside the Superior Dome plus computers will be set up to check your individual results. Download the registration form pdf HERE.
Entry Fees for Marathon and Half Marathon
$58 by September 30
$68 by November 30
$78 by December 31
$88 by January 28
$98 by January 29
No race day registration
Registration/Race Packet Pick-up
Race registration and bib pick-up will be from 5 until 10 pm on Friday, January 29 at the Superior Dome (View Map). Same day racer packet pick-up is available upon request. Race packets contain many extras including the coveted Noque ski hats, cloth bib, sponsor goodies, and coupons.
Race confirmation will be sent via email (if available) or by U.S. mail. Please bring race confirmation and proof of identification to packet pick-up. All skiers will need to sign a waiver at bib pick up.
Return on investment
The opportunity to ski the last half of the Noque trail with fellow skiers. You will also receive a quality embroidered Swix Hat, a cloth bib, chip timing, sponsor goodies and coupons, a chance to win a cowbell through age group awards or overall awards, vendor giveaways (at Awards Ceremony—must be present to win), transportation to start line, aid stations along the trail, massages (should you choose one), an overall feeling of accomplishment of skiing 25 kilometers, and the camaraderie of skiing with others who feel the same way!
Events
The mBank Half Noque offers separate classic and freestyle races. Classic skiers start well in advance of the skating waves. Classic tracks and skating lanes are provided throughout the entire course.
Change of Events
Requests to change races are handled by the Race Administrator. Changes within two weeks of race day must be accompanied by a $5 change request fee. Call 866-370-RACE. NO changes on race day.
Cut off Times
All half marathon skiers must finish the race by 4:30 pm.
Finish Line
The marathon end at the Superior Dome so come inside, warm up, check in your skis at the ski valet, and rejuvenate at the last aid station. Race results will be posted inside the Superior Dome, plus computers will be set up so that you can check race results. Race results will also appear in the Sunday edition of the Mining Journal and on-line at www.noquemanon.com.
Wave Placement & Start Times
25K Classic: Wave 1 - 11:45 AM, Wave 2 - 11:55 AM, Wave 3 - 12:05 PM, Wave 4 - 12:15 PM
25K Freestyle: Wave 1 - 12:30 PM, Wave 2 - 12:40 PM, Wave 3 - 12:50 PM, Wave 4 - 1:00 PM
Preferred Start Positions
The mBank Noque Half Marathon consists of classic and freestyle races. Each of the races has four waves. Wave placements are based on results from the 2009 Noque half marathon. If you want a preferred wave placement, please provide race results from the Noque or another half marathon race via email. Contact the Race Administrator at info@noquemanon.com or 866-370-RACE.
mBank Half Noque Prizes
The top three finishers of the mBank 25K Classic and Freestyle races will receive large Moen Cowbells.
