2018 is our 20th Anniversary Year! Join us for this special edition of the Noquemanon January 26th-28th

We've created a special logo to commemorate this milestone edition of the race. The image gives credit to the past and present. We look forward to celebrating this special time with friends old and new.

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2018 Race Pricing Schedule Youth (age 24 and under) get a $25 discount when signing up on line for 50K/24K/15 Mile events. 50K, 24K & 15 Mile Events (Saturday) $80 by September 30,2017 $85 by October 31, 2017 $90 by November 30,2017 $95 by December 31, 2017 $100 by January 24, 2018 $110 on January 26, 2018 12K (Saturday) $40 by December 31, 2017 $45 by January 1, 2018 to Race Day Adaptive/Sit Ski $5 by January 26, 2018  “Wild Side of the Noque” (Sunday) Fee schedule below for the following events:  20k Snow Bike, 10K Snowshoe, 5K Snowshoe & 10K Skijor 1 dog, 10K Skijor 2 dog $40 by December 31, 2017 $45 by January 1, 2018 to Race Day

2018 commemorative posters will be available for purchase at bag pickup/ski expo

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Thank you to our 2018 major sponsors all returning for the 3rd year in a row

Welcome Travel Marquette!  A special thank you to a new partner offering assistance to our event! Travel Marquette is helping the Noque off-set costs by assisting financially with graphic design, printing, digital and print advertising. We are deeply grateful for their commitment to us! Visit Travel Marquette

20th Anniversary Year

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Your 2018 Noque Swix hat is ready! A special 20th Anniversary Swix hat will be prepared for our 20 year legacy skiers as well. The Noque hat is coveted - dare we say sacred - to many. It is always recognizable and the color schemes change each year. These prized pieces of Nordic ski memorabilia only go to skiers of the full or half marathon.

Noquemanon Ski Marathon History

In 1998, while searching the area for a ski trail, a survey map dated 1854 was unearthed. The survey map labeled the area, currently known as the Dead River Basin, in the middle of Marquette County, with the word, “Nakemanon”. The original French spelling of the word was identified as Noquemanon. Local historian Fred Rydholm stated in one of his books that the Noque band of the Chippewa Indians used the area as a summer home. The translation of the word “manon” is “berry lands of the tribe”. A local group of forward-thinking ski enthusiasts chose the name “Noquemanon” for the trail network and the signature Ski Marathon event. In January of 2001, the Noquemanon Trail Network Council (NTN) was incorporated as a 501c3 organization and public-private partnership representing governmental entities (local, state, and federal), recreational interests and organizations, and the private sector. Today, the NTN Council convenes, coordinates and assists the many recreational organizations and individuals in the region that support, develop and maintain the network of silent sport recreational opportunities. The Noquemanon Ski Marathon and the Ore to Shore Mountain Bike Epic (sister events) have proven what can happen when trails are opened to the public. Both races, in their first three years, attained national recognition as premier events for cross country skiing and mountain biking. Together, the events now draw over 5,000 participants and generate over $2.5 million for the local economy each year.

The Noquemanon Ski Marathon is pleased to once again be a part of the CXC Marathon Cup Series. The CXC Marathon Cup connects the premiere cross country ski events across the Central region. Sanctioned and scored by the  Central Cross Country Skiing, presented by  AVANT Techno, the Cup includes races in each of the three main states in the region - two races in Michigan, two in Wisconsin, and two in Minnesota.  The 2018 series is split between classic and skate racing, with two classic races, three skate weekends, and one skiathlon weekend.

The Noquemanon Ski Marathon also continues its long tradition of being a part of the ASM Series. Beautiful backdrops in America's most incredible winter playgrounds...courses that both challenge veterans as well as welcome novices...unparalleled organization at every event...world-class racers and entire families all with smiles from ear-to-ear. This is the American Ski Marathon Series! Founded in 1978 as the "Great American Ski Chase". the American Ski Marathon Series (ASM) provides every level of cross country skier a thrilling chance to be part of a nationwide series of adventure, winter festivals and fun. Whether beginner, weekend warrior, casual tourer or professional racer -- every ASM event has something to offer you and your family.