2026 Pole Creek Challenge
Schedule
Sat, 28 Feb, 2026 at 09:00 am
UTC-07:00Location
Bighorn National Forest | Buffalo, WY
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This annual tradition is back for 2026! Please join us for this fun, family friendly, recreational race!Sign up at https://www.skisignup.com/Race/WY/Buffalo/PoleCreekChallenge
The race features 5K and 10K distances for both Classic and Skate skiers, as well as a 20K Distance option!
In addition to the 5K, 10K, and 20K Skate and Classic Races on Feb. 28, we are offering the Total Distance Challenge February 1-28: Ski or Snowshoe the greatest total distance between February 1-28 and win a special award.
Online Registration for the Races and Total Distance Challenge is now live at https://www.skisignup.com/Race/WY/Buffalo/PoleCreekChallenge.
The 2026 Pole Creek Challenge will take place on Saturday, February 28th at 9AM for the 20K and 10 AM for the 5K and 10K races. The race course will be clockwise around the Inside Loop and Bull Moose trails. The 20K will be two laps of the 10K course.
We will be holding the awards ceremony and door prize drawing at Pole Creek after the completion of the race.
Sign up by February 18 to get the best deal! Pre-registration ends Feb. 25, after that you'll have to sign up for the 5K and 10K on the morning of the race.
Notes for the 20K : You must register in advance (by Feb. 25) for the 20K, in order for us to manage logistics. Start time will be 9AM. There will be a 5-entrant minimum. We will have an aid station/gear stash at the halfway point, near the start/finish lines. If you have questions, please let us know!
Maps and more information available at the PPNC Website, http://www.powderpassnordic.org/events
Volunteers are essential to our success-- please let us know if you're interested in helping with the race.
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Where is it happening?
Bighorn National Forest, 6970 US-16, Buffalo, WY 82834-8905, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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