Each season KNSC hosts several events for members in order to bring people together, raise money for local charities, and demonstrate athletic prowess on Nordic skis.
Find more info on this season’s events below! We hope you join us.
2025-2026 Season Events
2026 Sea to Ski
Thank you 2026 Sea to Ski participants! What a beautiful day and turnout!
Here are the results: 2026 Sea to Ski
We’ll see you in 2027!!!
We're excited you signed up for the 2026 Sea to Ski! Please read below.A few updates and bits of info for tomorrow:-10:30 Ski Drop Opens at Rogers Loop Trailhead- stage skis 50ft below the road, going down the hill. -10:45 Bike Drop Opens between Herc and the Middle School (next to the skate park)-11:00 Registration Opens at Mariner Park-12:30 Registration Closes-1:00 Race Starts**The 5km ski course starts and finishes at Rogers Loop this year. For Ironwoman/man this means when you finish your bike leg you will leave your bike very near where you finish your ski leg. If you don't have a ride arranged to get from the finish back to the start line hopefully asking at the finish for a ride will work out. (We can help if you can't find another option.)Course Review:-Start: Mariner Park-Run Mariner Park to HERC/MS-Run/Bike transition: parking lot between HERC/MS (by skate park)-Bike along Sterling Highway, take R up West Hill, L across Highland/Sprucewood, R on Rogers Loop to ski trailhead-Bike/Ski transition: Rogers Loop Trailhead-Ski 5k loop counter clockwise starting and stopping at Rogers loop-Finish at new Groomers Shed at Rogers Loop Trailhead**all courses will be marked, cross walks and road crossings will have flaggers.**a sweep will come behind all racersHere is a pic of the run/bike transition. It is between the HERC (skate park) and the Middle School. A couple safety notes: runners stay on racer's left side of the road, bikers stay on racer's right side of the road. HELMETS REQUIRED for all bikers.If you have any questions please contact me:907-299-1269, text or callShould be a fun day!Emily LintsRun-Bike-Ski Triathlon from the Ocean to the Slopes.
Do it all yourself, or grab some friends and form a team. Want to race? Go FAST!! Want to just have fun? Go SLOW! We have lots of participants just out to enjoy.Route: Run: 5km - Mariner Park to the HERC
Bike: 7km - Up West Hill across Highland to Roger's Loop
Ski: 5km - Roger's Loop (route TBD on snow conditions) - Finish back at Roger's Loop trailhead
Ironman/Iron Woman
$20 for KNSC Members /$30 Non-members
Team Members:
$10 for KNSC Members /$20 Non-members
REGISTRATION CLOSES AT 12:30 ON RACE DAY! Race starts at 1pmREGISTER HERE
All participants will be required to sign a waiver. MINORS WILL BE REQUIRED TO HAVE A PARENT SIGN THE WAIVER FOR THEM TO PARTICIPATE. Bicyclists will be required to wear helmets. One bike only, no switching mid-course. There will be a REQUIRED race meeting at 12:30 to go over safety rules and the race will start at 1:00.
The course will consist of a 5 km (3 mi) run from Mariner Park to the HERC; a 7 km (4 mi) mountain bike ride from the HERC up West Hill, across Highland and Sprucewood Drives to the Roger's Loop trail head; and a 5 km (3 mi) ski route which will depend upon the snow conditions. Distances are approximate. The Chief of Course reserves the right to modify the last leg depending upon snow conditions.
Teams will consist of three members or the complete course can be done by one individual (APRIL FOOL STYLE). An individual can not also be on a team. Team categories will be men, women, and mixed.
There will be Awards immediately following the race.Nordic Ski Marathon
Thank you for a fantastic Marathon 2026!
Thank you sponsors, donors, and participants.
Thank you to the amazing grooming team that maintained a the trails so they were gorgeous on race day.
Finally, thank you to the KNSC board and volunteers who put on this event not only on for the event itself, but for the after party as well.
2026 RESULTS HERE
The KNSC Nordic Ski Marathon is traditionally a marathon length (26.2mi or 42K) point-to-point race starting at Lookout Trails and ending at the lower Baycrest Trail system. THIS YEAR, the route will be at Lookout. See the proposed route map below.
The race goes through remote, challenging and the most beautiful terrain in Alaska. Here is this year’s likely route MAP HERE (subject to change due to conditions).
25km and 13km distance races are also offered.
This year’s marathon will be a modified route. There are three distance options: a 42k, a 25k, and a 13k.
SHUTTLE INFO: A shuttle is not offered for the marathon this year as it will occur all at the Lookout Trails.
AFTER PARTY INFO: All racers and volunteers are invited to our afterparty from 4-6PM at Danish Daughter Farm, 65337 Dimond Ridge Road. Complimentary food will be served. There is a cash bar as well as a limited selection of N/A beverages and juice boxes. Thanks to our amazing local sponsors we have a fantastic array of door prizes as well as a silent auction!
Questions? Email HERE.
Want to volunteer? Opportunities to support this event are HERE!
BE AWARE: This remote course is very difficult & challenging and safety comes first. This includes looking out for others & stopping to help when someone is in need until a rescue sled arrives. Do not take chances - because a rescue will take a LONG time and there is no cell service in some areas. Use caution on the steep drops- especially if you can't see the bottom! There is no shame in side-stepping the gullies. In fact, you can side-step proudly because discretion is the better part of valor.
Routes and Start Times:
9:30am START - 42k
10:00am START - 25k
10:30am START - 13k
Prizes will be awarded to the top three male and top three female finishers in the 42k, 25k and 13k at an afterparty/awards ceremony at the Danish Daughter Farm, 4-6PM. Awards ceremonies will start at 5PM. Food is provided and there will be a cash bar.
FURTHER DETAILS:
Emails will be sent to all participants with details a few days prior to the race.
Outhouses will be available at the start and finish
Aid stations will have Gatorade, water, an assortment of cookies and fruit.
An aid station will be along the 13k loop.
Bib pickup and day-of registration will occur at Lookout from 8:30-10am.
Registration for 42k for under 18 okay only with director's permission. Not a separate event from the adult race.
This event would not be possible without the generous support of our local sponsors:
2023 RESULTS HERE
Spring Break Biathlon
Do you have plans next week? With such a low snow year, we've held off on confirming a biathlon spring break camp until we knew it was probable. With the upcoming snow forecast on Friday, and below freezing forecast for next week, we feel comfortable in presenting this as an event.
Schedule:
2 - 4pm, Monday March 9th - Friday March 13th
***there will be no Saturday event as the KNSC Marathon is scheduled: https://www.kachemaknordicskiclub.org/events/nordic-ski-marathon ***
McNeil Canyon Biathlon welcomes all skate skiers and biathletes (aged 8 - 80+) with at least one year of skate skiing experience; yes parents are welcome. If an athlete has not participated in a past MCB event; no worries, we look forward to sharing the basics of biathlon. Each day will have technical ski instruction, technical range instruction, and games to keep it all fun. For those athletes who have participated in a previous MCB event, we look forward to building upon previous skills. In fact, for those interested, we will devote instruction toward preparing athletes for the final race weekend of the year (March 21-22) in Kincaid: https://zone4.ca/event/2025/Lz4ZvK/.
Ski for Women 2026 - RESCHEDULED!
RESCHEDULED!
Come one, come all for the Kachemak Ski for Women Lookout Ski Trails ,11:00-12:30pm for skiing, costumes, and fun!
KNSC hosts this annual event at the Lookout Mountain Ski Trails on Ohlson Mountain Road, with proceeds benefiting the South Peninsula Haven House.
Race the 2.5km loop at 11:30am for the “Kachemak Fastest Female Skier” crown, or ski at a leisurely pace in elaborate costumes with friends. Prizes will be awarded for solo, paired, and group costumes. Register online in advance or in-person with a $15 suggested donation. Everyone is welcome (women, men, kids) but no dogs allowed.
Have questions, donations, or you'd like to volunteer? Text Kasey at 617-360-1460. If you would like to help out during the event or bring a snack, please sign up via this form.
Register early or share a donation here.
Timeline:
11:00am - registration
11:30pm - sprint wave (1 lap)
11:35pm - costume party wave!!
12:30pm - Awards
Wine and Cheese & Wooden Ski Tour 2026
THIS EVENT is BACK ON as originally scheduled for February 15th!
Bring your Valentine or come out “for the love of skiing” this year!
Dress in your best classic costume and/or ski on wooden skis (optional)
Follow the signs around the trail system. Sample wine and cheese, and celebrate our communal LOVE of KNSC trails. GREAT door prizes will be awarded!
Bring the family, but please leave the dogs at home for this event (it is expected to be popular)
Location: McNeil Canyon Trails
Parking: at McNeil Canyon Schools
Time: 12pm-4pm
Suggested Donations via our website or Venmo (@KachemakNSC):
$25 per person for KNSC members
$35 per person non-members
$10 per youth
Adults, don’t forget your photo ID and a designated driver!
For more info or to volunteer, email kachemaknordicskiclub@gmail.com
KNSC is attempting to reduce our plastic waste: This event is aiming to be PLASTIC FREE - please bring a (reasonably sized) reusable consumption vessel of choice and help us reduce waste!
Friday Night Lights
This is a unique ski experience for all ages and abilities. We will "Light up the Night" Friday night with torch and candlelit trails. Skiers are encouraged to ski by headlamp and wear lights. The moon is full (or close). There will be a warming fire and hot chocolate. Stay after skiing to enjoy the fire and the company. This year’s event will be held at McNeil Canyon trails.
Besh Cup
Homer hosts the Besh cup this year! The ConocoPhillips Besh Cup Race Series is the premier cross country skiing competition series in Alaska. Each of the six races in the series draws approximately 300 entries from all parts of the state. Come cheer, compete, or volunteer as these amazing athletes test their skills on the KNSC trails. Food/drinks will be available for purchase as a ski team fundraiser.
Biathlon Winter Camp
Learn the basics of biathlon while building your ski skills. Class dates are Dec. 29th - 31st and Jan. 2nd & 3rd.
CANCELLED: Homer Nordic Classic and Skate Clinic
This ski clinic was cancelled due to conditions and will be rescheduled.
There is something for everyone at this one-day ski clinic!
Beginner Classic: Learn about classic ski equipment, how to stride and how to navigate up and down hills.
Beginner Skate: Learn about skate ski equipment, how to V1 and navigate up and down hills.
Advanced Beginner/Intermediate Classic: Fine tune striding, learn double pole, double pole kick and more downhill work.
Advanced Beginner/ Intermediate Skate: Refine V1 focusing on uphill, learn V2 and step turns.
Kids 6-11 Ski Clinics During Adult Clinics: Bring the kids for ski games and drills while you're taking a lesson.
Ski Your Age
Try out your new winter gear at this HHS ski team fundraiser. Ski anytime between 9 am and 4 pm. Try for one of the following categories: Ski Your Age in Kilometers, Join the Century Club by Skiing 100 MINUS your age in Kilometers, Ski the most kilometers as a family, Ski 50 Kilometers, or make your own category!
Annual Membership Meeting
If you have items to donate to the silent auction, please email us via the link below.