Gunnar Hagen Memorial 30k & 7.5k Classic Ski Race Sunday, January 18, 2026

The 46th annual Gunnar Hagen Memorial is the first of three Kongsberger Ski Club cross country ski races this winter. This is the club's classic technique, interval start race. Gunnar was one of the club organizers and a champion Nordic Ski Jumper.
The 2026 Gunnar Hagen Ski Race format will be similar to previous years, with some adjustments. All race check-in, preparation, start/finish, timing and awards will occur outdoors in the Stadium area where the timing shed is located.
This year we are using a chip timing system.

 30k ♦ Classic Technique
  Masters & Seniors: $50  (+$35 late fee begins Thurs, Jan 15, 11:59 pm)
  Juniors: $5  (+$35 late fee begins Thurs, Jan 15, 11:59 pm)
  Open to racers 16 years old and above.
 7.5k ♦ Classic Technique
  Masters & Seniors: $45  (+$35 late fee begins Thurs, Jan 15, 11:59 pm)
  Juniors: $5  (+$35 late fee begins Thurs, Jan 15, 11:59 pm)
  Open to racers 8 years old and above.
 • Juniors are age 19 and younger (age as of 12/31/2025)
 • Racers & coaches, contact the Race Director if you have questions.

 • Online Registration (Webscorer) opens January 1, and closes Friday, January 16, at 11:59 p.m.
    Early registration closes Thursday, January 15 at 11:59 pm (3 days before race).
    Late registration with $35 late fee begins Thursday January 15 at 11:59 pm, until
       registration closes Friday January 16 at 11:59 pm (2 days before race).

 • Register early to avoid late fee.
 • No day of race registration.
 • No refunds.

 30k Classic - first start 10:00 AM
 7.5k Classic - starting 3-5 minutes after last 30k skier.
 • Classic races with interval starts, 2 skiers every 30 seconds, in bib number order.
 • Bib and chip pick-up for all racers on race day in the Stadium / timing shed area, time TBD (check back later).
 • Return bibs and timing chips at finish line.
 • Race cut-off time is 2:00 PM. If you have not finished your race by 2:00PM, you will be asked for your bib and can continue your race. Self-time and report your finish time to the organizer.
 • Ski changes during race are not allowed.

The timing chip strap must be worn on RIGHT ankle with the chip facing out and upright.

The replacement fee for any lost or non-returned chips is $40, which can be paid at the link below.
 • Lost Timing Chip Reimbursement (Webscorer) pay before March 10.

To protect the health of our environment and skiers, no waxes using fluorocarbon can be used in Kongsberger Races. This is currently an honor system.
This includes waxes that are Low Fluoro, High Fluoro, or pure fluoro (powders, blocks and liquids) This also includes fluorinated kick waxes and klisters. Swix VR waxes and klisters contain fluorocarbons. Many waxes today are labeled if they contain fluorocarbons.
Please abide by this policy for competitive fairness as well as our health and our environment.

Cabin and race course are on the north side of interchange at Cabin Creek Sno-Park, exit #63 on I-90, 10 miles east of Snoqualmie Pass. Washington State Parks Sno-Park permit with Grooming Sticker required to park. Click here to purchase Seasonal or 1-day permit.
Parking is limited. Please consider car-pooling.

Kongsberger race course is on the Cabin Creek nordic trail system (course map) on US Forest Service land, north side of I-90. 30K race is four laps, 7.5k race is one lap. Check the "final" race course map at the timing shed on race day.

A feed station on the course will be stocked with water, an energy drink and an energy snack. A post race gathering (near the finish line) will also offer hot food and drinks.
Racers should carry any additional drinks or food needed during the race.

Race results are available on Webscorer during and after the race.

Top 3 mens and womens awards for each race. Medals for top finishers in each age category.
Outdoor awards ceremony at the finish line.

Closest accomodations are in Cle Elum (20 miles east), and at Snoqualmie Pass summit (11 miles west).

This race is made possible with the help of many volunteers. Contact the Race Director to participate.

All ski trails are still open to non-racing skiers. Non-racing skiers are invited to watch races at the start/lap/finish area or along the trails. However, they should consider skiing at another location on race mornings (eg Hyak, Crystal Springs or Lake Easton) as Cabin Creek parking and trail use will be intensive from 8 a.m. to early afternoon. As always, dogs are not permitted on groomed trails at Cabin Creek.

Race Director is Spider Burbank ✉ (contact for all things Gunnar Hagen)
Registration Coordinators are Augustina Harper ✉ and Matt Swanson ✉ (contact for questions about registration, corrections that are needed, timing, and Webscorer information)

Thank you to all our Sponsors!, and all our volunteers who help put on this race!

Last updated 12.28.2025