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41st Annual 2027 Pepsi Challenge 50K/Great River Energy Rush 25K/Giants Ridge 8K Nordic Ski Races at Giants Ridge

Biwabik, Minnesota, United States

calendar_today 06 Mar, 2027

sell $55.00 – $75.00

About the Event

Join us for the 41st Annual Cross Country Ski Races at Giants Ridge in Biwabik, Minnesota, on March 6, 2027! Experience three exciting race categories:

Pepsi Challenge 50K Freestyle & Classic
Great River Energy Rush 25K Freestyle & Classic
Giants Ridge 8K Cross Country Ski Race

Our family-friendly events welcome skiers of all skill levels. With our no hassle guarantee, you can park, register, stay, race, dine, and relax all in one convenient location. After the race, unwind with a shower, swim and sauna just a short walk away.

Giants Ridge offers 60 kilometers of impeccably groomed, world-class Nordic trails, hosting events like the World Cup, Olympic Trials, National Collegiate Finals, U.S. National Championships, and High School Championships. The Pepsi Challenge Cup Race is part of the American Ski Marathon Series and a Birkie Qualifier. Join us on Minnesota's Iron Range for an exciting late-winter cross-country ski experience!

We are also seeking volunteers and welcome input from anyone interested in enhancing the quality of our event. Please email pepsichallenge@giantsridge.com with your availability to volunteer or share your feedback.

Races Offered

25K Classic

Mar 06, 2027

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Distance — 25K

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09:00

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$75.00

50K Classic

Mar 06, 2027

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Distance — 50K

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Type — Winter sports

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09:00

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$75.00

50K Freestyle

Mar 06, 2027

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Distance — 50K

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Type — Winter sports

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09:30

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$75.00

25K Freestyle

Mar 06, 2027

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Distance — 25K

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Type — Winter sports

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09:40

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$75.00

8K Freestyle

Mar 06, 2027

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Distance — 8K

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Type — Winter sports

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09:50

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$55.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for March in Biwabik.

thermostat Temperature

-8.3° / 1.6°

wb_sunny Feels like

-13.9° / -3.7°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

7h 55m

water_drop Avg rainfall

1.4 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

0.8 cm

air Avg wind speed

12.9 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Low (2.8)

humidity_mid Humidity

65.5%

wb_twilight Sunrise

07:18

nightlight Sunset

19:15

About Biwabik

Learn more about the host city, Biwabik.

Biwabik is a city in Saint Louis County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 961 at the 2020 census.

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Runner Reviews

Read what other athletes have to say about their experience at the 41st Annual 2027 Pepsi Challenge 50K/Great River Energy Rush 25K/Giants Ridge 8K Nordic Ski Races at Giants Ridge.

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