Race of the Methow

Feb. 1-2, 2025 at the McCabe Trails in Winthrop, WA

MVNSEF’s signature race!

  • Junior National Qualifier

    The Race of the Methow is a Junior National Qualifier (JNQ) for USSS registered U16-U20+ age group skiers. When you register in those categories, you must have a USSS membership to compete. (Please have your USSS number ready). If you are in those age groups but do not have a membership, or simply want to race for fun, sign up for our “everyone else” race!

    Register Now

  • Everyone Else!

    Come experience our favorite trails! We have options for adults and kids alike!

    Registration Now

FAQ

  • If you are a USSS member and you’re trying to qualify for junior nationals, you want to register for the JNQ. Anyone else, we have a junior open class in our other race and we’d LOVE to have you join: racing is fun!

  • Friday, January 31: 

    • 9:00 am - 4:00 pm: Course open for inspection

    • 4:00 pm: Course closed, no access. 

    • 5:00 pm: Coaches Meeting (virtual)

    Saturday, Feb 1: Sprint - Freestyle

    • TBD: Race information tent staffed

    • TBD: Bibs available for pick-up

    • 9:00 am: NRL qualifier

    • TBD: NRL sprint heats

    • TBD: Community sprints

    • TBD: Awards

    Sunday, Feb 2: Mass Start - Classic

    • TBD: Race information tent staffed

    • TBD: NRL mass start

    • TBD: Community mass start

    • TBD: Lollipop race

    • TBD: Awards

    *Schedule subject to change. This race notice will be updated.

  • The race takes place at the McCabe Trails in the scenic town of Winthrop, WA, right next to Liberty Bell High School. Click here for directions.

  • There are numerous hotels and vacation rental homes in the area. The Winthrop Chamber of Commerce is a great resource.

    If you’re looking for a vacation rental in the area you can find some great options on the Methow Reservations Website.

  • We’ve been fortunate to have a strong snowpack this year.

    Weather conditions can fluctuate, please check the NOAA forecast here.

  • Race fee for JNQ races is $40 per race (skiers racing both days would pay $80) until Friday, January 24 at 11:59 p.m. After that time, a $15 “late fee” per race will be charged. Deadline for registration is Wednesday, January 29 at 5:00p.m.

    Race fee for Community Races U12 and older is $25 per race (skiers racing both days would pay $50) until Friday, January 24 at 11:59 p.m. After that time, a $15 “late fee” per race will be charged. Deadline for registration is Wednesday, January 29 at 5:00p.m.

    Race fee for Community U12 and Under Races is $15. After that time, a $15 “late fee” per race will be charged. Deadline for registration is Wednesday, January 29 at 5:00p.m.

  • Saturday’s start list will be available by Thursday, January 30, at 5p.m.

    Any start list change requests must be submitted by TEAM CAPTAINS OR COACHES ONLY by email by 12:00 pm Noon on Friday, January 31 by emailing events@mvnsef.org.

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