
Cross Country Alaska

Besh Cup Races 1 & 2 - December 18 & 19
Race Location - Kincaid Park - Anchorage
Click HERE for race 1 & 2 US Ski & Snowboard License Information
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Saturday Classic Sprint Race
START LIST - Qualification Race
Bib Pickup - Training Clubs will be given bibs to distribute to athletes.
Athletes who do not ski with a training club can pick up bibs from the CCAK tent.
Chip Pickup - Racers will be issued timing chips near the start area for the qualification races only NOT the heats. Allow time for this step as you head to the Start Area.
Sprint Bib Distribution- will be distributed beginning at 12:15 at the CCAK tent.
Distance & Format Information
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Sprint qualification race (U14 and older) is followed by afternoon heats for the top qualifiers.
Qualification Race - 10am Start
(U14 and older). After the qualification race the U12 and younger skiers have an abbreviated format of a qualification heat (all move on) and a final heat for standings. If participation numbers dictate that we need to create smaller race groups for the U12 and younger skiers, CCAK will do that.
Sprint Heats - 12:15pm Start (U14 and older).
Complimentary Tshirts Available at CCAK tent for:
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skiers who registered for all six races
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all youth skiers under age 12
Tshirts are available for sale - $20
Thank you to Elite APU SkierArtist Becca Rorabaugh for this year's design!
Venue Information
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Bunker is available for Coaches and Athletes only.
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All coaches and athletes are required to wear masks.
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There is no food allowed in the bunker.
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Portapotties will be available near the stadium.
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The Chalet is available for bathroom use.
Spectator Information
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Outside only. Bunker and Chalet will are available for Coaches and Athletes.
Awards Ceremony
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U08/U10/U12 awards will follow the youth races at approximately 12:00
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Awards for top 3 in each A Final heat will follow the U14, U16, and U18+ heats, respectively.
Sunday Freestyle Mass Start
Map updated December 15 with correct U14 distance.
Bib Pickup - Training Clubs will be given bibs to distribute to athletes.
Athletes who do not ski with a training club can pick up bibs from the CCAK tent.
Chip Pickup - Racers will be issued timing chips near the start area for the qualification races only NOT the heats. Allow time for this step as you head to the Start Area.
Race Start Times & Distances
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11:00am - U18+F: 10Km
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11:45am - U18+M:15Km
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12:35pm - U14/U16 F: 5Km
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1:00pm - U14/U16 M: 5Km
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1:20pm - U12 F: 3Km
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1:35pm - U12 M: 3Km
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1:50pm - U08/U10:1+Km
Race Times - Race day begins at 11am
Complimentary Tshirts Available at CCAK tent for:
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skiers who registered for all six races
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all youth skiers under age 12
Tshirts are available for sale - $20
Thank you to Elite APU SkierArtist Becca Rorabaugh for this year's design!
Venue Information
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Bunker is available for Coaches and Athletes only.
-
All coaches and athletes are required to wear masks.
-
There is no food allowed in the bunker.
-
Portapotties will be available near the stadium.
-
The Chalet is available for bathroom use.
Spectator Information
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Outside only. Bunker and Chalet will are available for Coaches and Athletes.
Awards Ceremony
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Awards ceremony will follow each race. Awards will be given to each age group through Seniors as well as Overall awards to the top 3 of U18+ races.