Institutional Communications
Bureau of Mines Building, Room 137
Laramie
Laramie, WY 82071
Phone: (307) 766-2929
Email: cbaldwin@uwyo.edu
The University of Wyoming Nordic ski team will host a 21km freestyle half marathon race for the public Sunday, Feb. 19.
Cost is $45 per person, with action beginning at 10 a.m. at the Pole Mountain ski trails at Happy Jack. Every entrant will receive a prize, with the overall age-group winners receiving Swix ski bags.
Participants will compete in different categories: college and elite men; college and elite women; competitive wave for men and women; and novice wave for men and women.
Registration is open through Friday, Feb. 17. Visit www.laramieloppet.weebly.com for more information or to register.
Also scheduled this weekend is the annual Cowboy Chase Classic 7.5km competition, which is free for those who sign up for the half marathon race.
Weekend activities are sponsored by UW, Medicine Bow Nordic Association, Cross Country Connection, Laramie High School Nordic ski team and the Rudy Project.
For more information, call UW co-head Coach Christi Boggs at (307) 766-4238 or email cboggs@uwyo.edu.
Institutional Communications
Bureau of Mines Building, Room 137
Laramie
Laramie, WY 82071
Phone: (307) 766-2929
Email: cbaldwin@uwyo.edu