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:
Zone4 Event Page
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 Classic Individual Start
COURSE MAPS
SEED LIST
START LIST
Saturday Race Schedule
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.
Watch What's App for announcement if this changes.
Race Start Times and Distances
TBD - U16+ F - 5 km
TBD - U14 F - 5 km
TBD - U16+ M - 5 km
TBD - U14 M - 5 km
TBD - U08/U10 - 1 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 Freestyle Individual Start
COURSE MAPS
SEED LIST
START LIST
Sunday Race Schedule
RESULTS during the day will be posted in the stadium area.
Results Link to Zone 4
Bib Pickup TBD
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
TBD - U16+ M - 7.5 km
TBD - U16+ F - 7.5 km
TBD - U14/U12 M - 3+ km
TBD - U14/U12 F - 3+ km
TBD - U08/U10 M & F - 1 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
Venue Information
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Concessions & restrooms available inside the Birch Hill Chalet
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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