Race Information
Registration closes at noon MST on Thursday, March 5, 2020.
Race Time and Place
The Yellowstone Rendezvous Race begins at 8:45 AM at the Povah Center near the Rendezvous Ski Trailhead. Check at registration for start times of specific events.
Distance and Course Information
The 25-kilometer course starts on the old Union Pacific railroad bed on the south side of West Yellowstone. West's own Mountain Men fire a black powder cannon to start the event and the racers are off! The course begins with a one kilometer sprint to a short uphill where the racers enter the trees. The course then winds through the woods and over hills climbing from 6666 feet to 6900 feet. The climb is rewarded with a breathtaking view of the alpine terrain followed by a series of sweeping downhill runs interrupted by moderate uphill climbs. At the 21 kilometer mark, it's all down hill. 50 kilometer racers must complete the loop twice. See the course map and race profile for more information.
Pre-Race Packet Pick-up
All entrants will need to pick up their Race Packets along with last minute race information, wave seeding information, souvenirs and promotional materials on Friday, March 6, 2020 at the West Yellowstone Holiday Inn between 5:30 and 8:30 PM. This is the LAST CHANCE to change K's! - NO NEW REGISTRATIONS!
Please remember these things:
Please remember these things:
- Photo id will be required at registration
- There will be a $5.00 fee to change K's and additional registration fee to change from 10 KM to 25 KM or 50 KM
- Photo id will be required to change K's
Trail Passes Required
All participants MUST have a Rendezvous Ski Trail pass. Passes can be purchased for $8/day at the fee tube locaed by the trailhead arch, with exact cash or check only. Passes can also be purchased at Freeheel and Wheel, the West Yellowstone Chamber of Commerce or the Hebgen Lake Ranger Station during business hours. Pass price is not included in the registration fee. Course viewing on Friday is free. No pass needed to ski on Friday, March 6.
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Refund and Cancellation Policy
There will be No Refunds on registration for any reason, including race cancellation. No transfers are allowed.
Insurance
The race organizers and sponsors cannot be responsible for accidents during or in conjunction with the competition nor the physical condition of the participants. Therefore, each participant enters at his or her own risk and all participants are responsible for the provision of their own insurance coverage. Each entrant must sign the "Waiver and Release of Liability" on the official entry form before being permitted to participate.
Awards Ceremony
The Yellowstone Rendezvous Race Awards Ceremony will be held Saturday, March 7, 2020 at 6:30 PM at the Holiday Inn West Yellowstone. You must be present to receive any prizes, included cash prizes and medals. We encourage you to enjoy dinner at one of West Yellowstone's many fine restaurants prior to the ceremony.
Prize Money will be awarded to the top three men and women in the 50k, 25k, and 25k classic divisions.
You must be present to collect prize money.
You must be present to collect prize money.
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25k Freestyle
1st Place: $300 2nd Place: $250 3rd Place: $200 |
25k Classic
1st Place: $300 2nd Place: $250 3rd Place: $200 |
50k Freestyle
1st Place: $500 2nd Place: $400 3rd Place: $300 |
Medals will be awarded for top three finishers in each age group. In addition to the medals there will be a large number of raffle prizes including skis, boots, bindings, clothing and training aids. You must be present to win prizes including medals.
Age Groups are as follows:
2k Male/Female: 0-6; 7-9
5k Male/Female: 9-11; 12-13; 14-15
10k Male/Female: 11-13; 14-17; 18-24; 25-29; etc
25k Freestyle & Classic Male/Female: 13-17; 18-24; 25-29; etc
MUST be 13 by January 1, 2020
50k Freestyle Male/Female: 18-24; 25-29; 30-34; etc
Must be 18 by January 1, 2020
Age Groups are as follows:
2k Male/Female: 0-6; 7-9
5k Male/Female: 9-11; 12-13; 14-15
10k Male/Female: 11-13; 14-17; 18-24; 25-29; etc
25k Freestyle & Classic Male/Female: 13-17; 18-24; 25-29; etc
MUST be 13 by January 1, 2020
50k Freestyle Male/Female: 18-24; 25-29; 30-34; etc
Must be 18 by January 1, 2020
