Cross Country Alaska
Besh Cup 3 & 4
January 17th/18th
Lookout Mountain Ski Area - Homer, AK
Reminder to coaches and athletes - as US Ski & Snowboard sanctioned races, fluorinated waxes are not allowed.
Registration Deadline: January 12th at 11:59 PM.
WhatsApp communication link for race day updates:
Lodging for non-Homer racers:
The Land's End is the official partner for lodging in Homer for Besh Cup racing! To book your stay over the Besh Cup weekend, call the front desk at (907) 235-0400 and mention our group code Besh Cup 2026 for a reservation discount.
Saturday Skate Individual Start
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2 laps of 3.75 km course for U16+
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1 lap of 3.75 km course for U12/U14
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1 lap of 1.2 km course for U08/U10
START LIST
RESULTS during the day will be posted in the stadium area.
Bib Pickup TBD
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Training teams (ANR, AWS, APU, FXC, MSN, etc.) will receive bibs to distribute to their athletes.
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Unaffiliated athletes may pick up their bib from the Yurt near the stadium area at Lookout Mountain.
Race Start Times and Distances
11:00 - U16+ M - 7.5 km
12:05 - U16+ F - 7.5 km
12:50 - U14/U12 M - 3+ km
13:15 - U14/U12 F - 3+ km
13:45 - U08/U10 M & F - 1.2 km
Tshirt Distribution 9am-Noon
Complimentary T-shirts Available 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
Venue Information
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Parking is limited
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There is limited indoor space to hang out at the venue
Awards Ceremony
Awards ceremony will follow each race. Awards will be given to the top 3 Overall racers in each race, U20, U18, U16, & U14 athletes.
Beginning in 2023-24 season, the U08/U10/U12 will gather all racers for post-race podium photos and all skiers in these age groups will receive Besh Cup race gifts.
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Sunday Classic Individual Start
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1 lap of 5 km course for U14+
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1 lap of 2.5 km course for U12
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1 lap of 1.2 km course for U08/U10
RESULTS during the day will be posted in the stadium area.
Results Link to Zone 4
Bib Pickup TBD
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Training teams (ANR, AWS, APU, FXC, MSN, etc.) will receive bibs to distribute to their athletes.
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Unaffiliated athletes may pick up their bib from the Yurt near the stadium area at Lookout Mountain.
Race Start Times & Distances
10:00 - U16+ F - 5 km
10:25 - U14 F - 5 km
11:00 - U16+ M - 5 km
11:44 - U14 M - 5 km
12:20 - U12 F - 2.5km
12:30 - U12 M - 2.5km
12:50 - U08/U10 - 1.2 km
Tshirt Distribution 9am-Noon
Complimentary T-shirts Available for:
-
skiers who registered for all six races
-
all youth skiers under age 12
Tshirts are available for sale - $20
Awards Ceremony
Awards ceremony will follow each race. Awards will be given to each age group through U20 as well as Overall awards to the top 3 of the 7.5K race.
Beginning in 2023-24 season, the U08/U10/U12 will gather all racers for post-race podium photos and all skiers in these age groups will receive Besh Cup race gifts.
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