Cross Country Alaska
Besh Cup Races 5 & 6
January 31st & February 1st
Birch Hill, Fairbanks
Reminder to coaches and athletes - as US Ski & Snowboard sanctioned races, fluorinated waxes are not allowed.
Registration Deadline: January 26th at 11:59 PM.
WhatsApp communication link for race day updates:
Lodging for non-Fairbanks racers:
The Wedgewood resort is the official partner for lodging in Fairbanks for Besh Cup racing! To book your stay over the Besh Cup weekend, call the reservation department at 907-456-3642 and mention our group name: BESH Cup 2026. Use group code BESH Cup 2026 for a reservation discount.
Saturday Classic Sprint
Seed List
Results
Bib Pickup
Bibs will be distributed to training teams for coaches to distribute. Unaffiliated skiers may pick up bibs in Rikke's Roadhouse from 9:30-12:30.
Chip Pickup at start
Race Start Times TBD
Awards:
12:45- U18+
13:15 - U16
13:45 - U14
14:05 - U12/U10/U08
Complimentary Tshirts Available at Rikke's Roadhouse until noon 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 & Spectator Information
Awards Ceremony
Awards ceremony will follow each race.
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Age Group awards (top 3) -U14 and older
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Overall awards (top 3) - U18+
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.
Sunday Classic Mass Start
Seed List
Race day Schedule
START LIST
Results
Bib Pickup - Bibs will be distributed to training teams for coaches to distribute. Unaffiliated skiers may pick up bibs in Rikke's Roadhouse from 9:30-1:00
Chip Pickup at start
Race Start Times TBD
07:00 - Parking Lot Opens 09:30 - Bib Pickup Begins
10:20 - Course Closes
10:30 - 15 km M U18+
11:30 - 15 km F U18+
12:30 - 7.5km M U16
13:00 - 7.5 km F U16
13:00 - U18+ Awards
13:45 - 3.75km M U14
13:50 - 3.75 km F U14
14:00 - 3.75 km M U12
14:05 - 3.75 km F U12
14:00 - U16 Awards
14:15- U14 Awards
14:15 - 1km M U10/U8
14:20 - 1 km F U10/U8
14:30 - U12/10/8 Photo and Prizes Approx
14:45pm Team Naming
Awards:
13:00 - U18+
14:00 - U16
14:15 - U14
14:30 - U12/U10/U08
Junior National Team Naming Ceremony
The team will be named at 14:45 in the Birch Hill Cross Country Ski Center. Please be prepared to have a meeting with the coaches following the naming ceremony to go over the trip details. Click Here to view the JN page on our website.
Complimentary Tshirts Available in Rikke's Roadhouse until noon 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 & Spectator Information
Awards Ceremony
Awards ceremony will follow each race.
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Age Group awards (top 3) - ALL AGE GROUPS (Besh 6 only)
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Overall awards (top 3) - U18+
Team Alaska Ceremony & Besh Season Awards
2:45pm estimated start time
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Team Alaska for Junior Nationals
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Presentation of Besh Season Age Group Awards & Besh Cup Trophy
Saturday
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Course Maps
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Race Times
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Bib Pickup
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Start Lists
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Venue Information
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Concessions
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Trail Access
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Spectator Information
Sunday
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Course Maps
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Race Times
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Bib Pickup
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Start Lists
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Venue Information
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Concessions
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Trail Access
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Spectator Information