UP Health System Great Bear Chase
Calumet, Michigan
Saturday, March 7, 2026
50K
Organizer's Description
The UP Health System Great Bear Chase Ski Marathon includes these events:
- 52 kilometer skiathlon
- 20 kilometer skiathlon
- 52 kilometer freestyle
- 52 kilometer classic
- 22 kilometer freestyle
- 22 kilometer classic
- 10 kilometer freestyle
- 10 kilometer classic
- 3 and 6 kilometer sit-ski
- Junior Bear Chase races of 1km, 2km, and 4km
Races are held at the Swedetown ski trails in Calumet, Michigan, which receives more than 230 inches of snow each year. The Great Bear Chase includes a post-race pasty luncheon, a Great Bear Chase hat, overall and age-group awards, door prizes, and other swag. The race is known for its laid-back, friendly atmosphere.
Race Events
52km Skiathlon
Distance: 50K
Start Time: 8:00:00 AM
52km Classic
Distance: 50K
Start Time: 8:05:00 AM
52km Freestyle
Distance: 50K
Start Time: 8:10:00 AM
22km Freestyle
Distance: 25K
Start Time: 8:20:00 AM
22km Classic
Distance: 25K
Start Time: 8:35:00 AM
20km Skiathlon
Start Time: 8:45:00 AM
10km Freestyle
Distance: 10K
Start Time: 8:50:00 AM
10km Classic
Distance: 10K
Start Time: 8:55:00 AM
Sit Ski 3km/6km
Distance: 5K
Start Time: 9:05:00 AM
Junior Bear Chase 1km Classic
Start Time: 3:00:00 PM
Junior Bear Chase 2km Classic
Start Time: 3:15:00 PM
Junior Bear Chase 2km Freestyle
Start Time: 3:20:00 PM
Junior Bear Chase 4km Freestyle
Start Time: 3:25:00 PM
Race Information
Date
Saturday, March 7, 2026
End Date
March 7, 2026
Location
Calumet, Michigan
56641 Osceola Rd
49913
Location Map
📍 UP Health System Great Bear Chase - Calumet, Michigan