Lake Placid, NY – Current snow conditions, or more accurately a lack thereof, have forced the postponement of the 30th annual Lake Placid Loppet cross country ski race from this week to March 9-10.
The Lake Placid Loppet has established itself as one of the best events of its kind in the country. Since 1981, thousands of skiers have enjoyed skiing and racing on the challenging Mt. Van Hoevenberg trails at the Olympic Sports Complex.
In addition, the 32nd Empire State Winter Games Nordic skiing events have been moved from Mt. Van Hoevenberg to the Olympic Jumping Complex, where a 1k loop is being built to host cross country, biathlon, adaptive cross country and adaptive biathlon.
The updated Lake Placid Loppet schedule is as follows:
Friday, March 9, 2012
Olympic Sports Complex Cross Country Lodge
- 3:00 p.m. – Bib Pickup and Late Registration Open
- Complimentary beverages & hors d’oeuvres
- Fireside chat with old friends and new
- 6:30 p.m. – “Waxing for Race Day” Clinic
- 6:30 p.m. – .5km Kids Race Free for all children 12 and under
- 8:00 p.m. – Bib Pickup, Late Registration Close
Saturday, March 10, 2012
Olympic Sports Complex Cross Country Lodge
- 7:00 a.m. – Bib Pickup
- 8:30 a.m. – Bib Pickup Closes
- 9:00 a.m. – 50K Classic Technique Race Start
- 9:15 a.m. – 25K Classic Technique Race Start
- 10:00 a.m. – 50K Free Technique Race Start
- 10:15 a.m. – 25K Free Technique Race Start
- 3:00 p.m. – Awards Banquet – Lake Placid Conference Center