WARNING:
The Alley Loop is not your typical American Birkebeiner Qualifier. The course windes its way through snow-laden streets, alleyways and narrow bridges in the hart of downtown Crested Butte. At any given time you may be cheered-on by town revelers, find yourself surrounded by Oompa Loompa’s, or navigating a crazy costume train assemblage… Racers are sometimes forced into making daring passes and depending on their luck, may even get waylaid on a bridge for a brief moment. Once you make it through town, you are rewarded by pristine tracks and epic views on the surrounding Crested Butte Nordic trail network. If you like normal, you may want to look for another race.
If you are up for anything, this is right up your alley!
Alley Loop Nordic Marathon
February 1, 2020
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*Registrations are Non-Refundable*
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THURSDAY – 1/30/20
8 a.m. – 8 p.m – Ski Go Wax Service drop off at the Crested Butte Nordic Center
FRIDAY – 1/31/20
8 a.m. – Noon – SkiGo Wax Service drop off at the Crested Butte Nordic Center
3 – 4:30 p.m. – Pub Ski Bib Pick-Up at Queen of All Saints, Parish Hall
3 – 7:00 p.m. – Bib Pick-Up at Queen of All Saints, Parish Hall
3 – 7:00 p.m. – Walk-Up Registration at Queen of All Saints, Parish Hall
5 – 7:00 p.m. – Pub Ski Kick Off – Talk of the Town
7:30 p.m. – Pub Ski Awards – Talk of the Town
SATURDAY – 2/1/20
7-10:00 a.m. – Late Registration at Queen of All Saints, Parish Hall
7-10:00 a.m. – Race Day Bib Pick-Up at Queen of All Saints, Parish Hall
10:30 – Noon – Late Bib Pick-Up 1k/3k – Crested Butte Nordic Center
1:00 p.m – 42k Flower Ceremony – Finish Line Expo
1:15 p.m – 1k & 3k Podium Ceremony – Finish Line Expo
3:00 p.m. – Awards Banquet & Raffle – Bonez Tequila Bar & Grill
9:00 a.m. – 42K CLASSIC : 3rd Lap CUT-OFF 12:00 p.m
9:05 a.m. – 21K CLASSIC
9:20 a.m. – 42K SKATE : 3rd Lap CUT-OFF 12:20 p.m
9:25 a.m. – 21K COLLEGIATE
9:26 a.m. – 21K SKATE
9:35 a.m. – 10K
9:40 a.m. – 5K
12:15 p.m. – 3K & 1K
*** NOTICE ***
Study these maps carefully
There are several branching intersections throughout the course.
It is your responsibility as a racer to know your specific course.
Critical intersections are signed and have course marshals.
Ultimately, it is the responsibility of the racer to proceed correctly on course.
Lap 3 CUT-OFF’s:
42K CLASSIC – 12:00 p.m
42K SKATE – 12:20 p.m
All racers receive a commemorative poster and Alley Loop swag item at bib pickup. Top finisher prizes are awarded to both male & female divisions. You must be present to claim prizes. Awards are not mailed.
42K Freestyle
Cash Purse
1st – $1000
2nd – $500
3rd – $300
4th – $200
5th – $100
King & Queen of the Loop (winners of the first lap) – $400
42k Classic
Top 3 Male & Female – Prize Packages
All 42k’s finishing in under 3 hours receive
Sub 3-Hour Marathon Achievement Bell
21k, 10k & 5k
Top 3 Male & Female – Prize Packages
Presented by
1k & 3k Youth
Every finisher awarded with a metal!
Age Class Awards
Winners receive a commemorative Pint Glass
42k, 21k, 10k & 5k:
AGE
8 – 15
8 – 15
16 – 19
20 – 29
30 – 39
40 – 49
50 – 59
60 – 69
70 – 79
80+
1k Youth & 3k Youth:
Winners receive a commemorative Wax Scraper
Winners receive a commemorative Wax Scraper
AGE
1 – 7
8 – 11
12 – 14
A limited number of SkiGo Wax Service is available on a reservation basis.
Reservations can be made through online Race Registration, or by contacting the Nordic Center Front Desk at 970-349-1707. This service is provided by Crested Butte Nordic in partnership with Boulder Nordic Sport
Ski Drop-Off
Skis must be dropped off at the Crested Butte Nordic Center
Thursday, or at the very latest – by Noon on Friday.
Any skis not received by this time will NOT be serviced.
Service Grades:
Recreational Basic LF – $29
- An application of low fluorocarbon wax of the day
Racer HF – $45
- An application of low fluorocarbon graphite with a topcoat of the high fluorocarbon wax of the day.
Pro Pure Fluoro – $75
- A hydrocarbon base layer, an application of the high fluorocarbon wax of the day, and a top coat of pure fluorocarbon powder.
The Alley Loop relies on close to 100 event volunteer’s to pull off this very atypical nordic ski race.
To ensure Alley Loop success, we’re seeking Course Marshals, Registration Receptionist, Start & Finish Line Assistants, Pub Ski Operatives, and many more support roles!
Every volunteer receives a commemorative 2020 Alley Loop Soft Flask,
in addition to a beer voucher at the finish line expo!
Link below to browse Volunteer duty locations and times.
VOLUNTEER
Alley Loop
Street Closures & Parking Restrictions
Alley Loop Pub Ski
Friday, January 31st
5:oo – 7:30 PM
Tickets – $25
