MGH Marathon
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
Events
The Noquemanon offers separate classic and freestyle races, as well as a touring class. Classic skiers start well in advance of the skating waves. Classic tracks and skating lanes are provided throughout the entire course.
Touring Class
The Touring Class is only available for the 50K Classic Marathon. This class is meant to be for people who are more interested in a casual skiing experience rather than a competitive race. Skiers in the 50K classic touring class will begin 40 minutes prior to their respective competitive ski race. Skiers in the touring class will not be eligible for age category or overall results prizes.
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.
Preferred Start Positions
To be considered for higher wave placement, you must have skied in last year’s Noquemanon or petition in. Results from Noquemanon 2009 will be used as a guideline. Petitions must be submitted in writing two weeks in advance of race. Contact the Race Administrator at 866-370-RACE.
Cut off Times
All marathon skiers must pass the 30K point of the race by 2 pm. All skiers must finish the race by 4:30 pm.
Finish Line
The marathon ends 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.
Timing
Professional timing services are provided by White River Sports using chip timing.
Wave Placement & Start Times
50K Classic
8:20 am Touring Class – 50K Classic
9:00 am 50K Classic Race Start. There will be one wave. Please petition for first row/preferential start. The first 20 from last year’s Noquemanon are guaranteed a preferential start.
50K Freestyle
9:55 am First Wave (first 50 men from last year’s Noquemanon Freestyle) and Women (first 15 from last year’s Noquemanon Freestyle) 50K Freestyle Start
10:05 am Second Wave - 40% back from last year’s Noquemanon winner
10:15 am Third Wave - 60% back from last year’s Noquemanon winner
10:25 am Fourth Wave - all other freestyle skiers
MGH Noquemanon Ski Marathon 50K Classic Prizes
The top finishers of the Noquemanon 50K Classic event receive cash prizes. For the men, the top five finishers receive prize. The Prize money is: 1st - $500; 2nd - $200; 3rd - $100; 4th - $75; 5th - $50 For the women, the top three finishers receive prize money. The Prizes money is: 1st - $500 ; 2nd - $200 ; 3rd - $100
The 50K classic event is also the featured event for the American Ski Marathon Series and the FIS North American Marathon Cup.
The top three winners of the 50K Classic receive the large, beautiful Moen Cowbells.
Overall Top 3 awards provided for all other events.
