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Welcome

Welcome to Duluth and Grand Avenue Nordic Center, the host site for the Super CXC Cup, January 23rd and 24th, 2021.


Thanks for a great race weekend.   Take care and be safe.   See you on the trail.

COVID-19 Race and Community Protocals

Super CXC Cup Information

Saturday Results

Saturday Results

Saturday Results

Congratulations to all who completed this awesome course!

Saturday Results

Sunday Results

Saturday Results

Saturday Results

Who is  king and queen of Grand Avenue? 

Sunday Results

Race Schedule

Race Day posted schedule is subject to minor changes.  All changes will be posted as soon as they occur. 

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Course and Stadium Maps

2021 JNQ_1-5km_ Course_Saturday (pdf)

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2021 JNQ 2-5km Course_Sunday (pdf)

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2021 JNQ_2-5km_Stadium_Sunday (pdf)

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Race Weekend Information

Race Location

All races are held on the trails of Grand Avenue Nordic Center at Spirit Mountain.  Both the chalet and trails are located at 8551 Grand Avenue, Duluth, MN.  

Wax Facility

A designated wax area with power will be available to use.  No tent or heat will be provided.   Teams are encouraged to supply their own pop-up tent and heat source to accommodate their waxing pod.  The wax area will be within walking distance to trails.  Collegiate and large clubs please reserve your wax space by contacting organizing committee.  Remaining spaces will be first come first serve basis.


Extension cords highly recommended. 


Waxing hours are 7AM to 9PM Friday/ Saturday and 7AM to 4PM Sunday.


Wax Restrictions

Spirit Mountain and Duluth Cross Country Ski events will abide by U.S. Ski & Snowboard and FIS guidelines and be fluoro free.  Due to the pandemic climate and the continued development of fluoro detection equipment, there will be limited physical regulation possible this season.  


We respectfully ask of our athletes and coaches that they comply with the message of this regulation.


Bib Pick-up

Saturday and Sunday 9AM to 3:00PM outside Grand Avenue Chalet.

More information on bib pick up procedures, warm-up and racer access to trails will be posted soon. 


Warm up Recomendations

Warm up on skis will be very limited.  It is recommended that running should be considered.   Directly across the street from Grand Avenue Nordic Center is the Munger Trail.  Plus accessed directly from the parking lot is the Superior Hiking Trail,  going both North and South. 

Parking and Spectators

Due to restrictions, spectators are not permitted on the race course.   Trail crossing and access points will be controlled and marked.  The event will be live streamed and good viewing is available by standing by your car.  We hope you understand. 


The current parking available at the Grand Avenue Nordic Center exceeds 100 cars. The Grand Avenue chalet is handicapped accessible and will be open with capacity limits and social distance restrictions in place.  The chalet will be open but no services will be provided.  Porta Potties will be supplied outside the chalet. 


Team Captain and Coaches Meetings

All meetings will be held by Zoom.  Please email siirimorse@northxc.com for super secret link. 

5:30pm Friday, January 22nd - Zoom meeting


Area Lodging and Information

If you are planning to stay in Duluth broaden your search to Hermantown, Proctor, Cloquet and Superior, WI.  There are a number of new hotels in Hermantown or as we call it “up on the hill”.  Drive time from most hotels to race start is under 10 minutes.  


Visit Duluth - a website dedicated to all tourist things Duluth.  

Perfect Duluth Day - a guide to the Duluth and surrounding area - local picks and culture.

Race Organization & Technical Delegates

2021 Super CXC Cup Committee

OC Chair - Siiri Morse - siirimorse@northxc.com

Head of Competition - Gary Larson - glhome64@gmail.com

Asst. Head of Competition - Jason Kask, Maria Stuber

COVID Coordinator - Dr. David Hutchinson

Head of Timing - Dave Johnson

Head of Course - Bryan Cook

Head of Control -  Nikolai Anikin

Head of Stadium -  Craig Brown

Race Secretary - Ian Derauf

Head Groomer - Erik Blow

Communications/Media - Eric Chandler

TD - John Filander

Asst. TD - Mike Bono


COVID- 19 Mitigation measures

Safe Racing Protocols

  • Temporary restrooms will be available outside the Grand Avenue Nordic Center.  The porta potties will be cleaned and serviced daily.  
  • Hand sanitizer will be readily 
  • Racers must be prepared to stage out of their vehicles.  Access to Grand Avenue Chalet is minimal. 
  • No community wax tent provided.  Power and space to set up team or personal tent provided.
  • Bib pickup will be almost contact-free, with racers picking up bibs from a table on their way to the start.  Chips will be attached to bibs. 
  • No spectators will be advised trail side; parents, guardians, or family members are encouraged to go for a ski or hike away from the race trails.
  • All participants (racers, coaches, technicians, volunteers, officials) must wear masks and respect physical distancing guidelines
  • No hanging out in groups outside of your pods.
  • Respect distancing guidelines in the start pen.
  • Athletes may remove masks only when actively warming up or racing.
  • Masks or buffs must be carried during races and put on upon finishing.
  • Health screens are required to pick up bib on race day and enter race course.  Color coded wrist bands will be handed out indicating a self check assessment that the persons are healthy. 


Personal Health and Health Community Reminders

  • Follow 6’ physical distancing and all state face covering guidelines.
  • Wash hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds and/or use hand sanitizer.
  • Follow state physical distancing guidelines. 
  • Stay home and not attend any CXC race or event if you have been sick in the past 14 days.
  • Stay home you have been exposed to someone who is sick or has tested positive for COVID-19.
  • At the venue, wear a face covering over nose and mouth when not exercising or racing.
  • Keep  clothing and belongings clean/sanitized, and not share any personal items with others.
  • Practice safe physical distancing when participating in the community outside of skiing this season.
  • Monitor for the symptoms of COVID-19 and report to a medical professional if you have experience fever of 100.4 F (38 C) or higher, cough, difficulty breathing, chills, repeated shaking with chills, muscle pain, headache, sore throat or loss of taste or smell, or other symptoms related to COVID-19.
  • Promptly report any known or potential exposures to COVID-19 to your coach and participate fully and honestly in contact tracing to determine whom may have potentially exposed to COVID-19.
  • Follow the instructions of medical professionals, which may include being tested for COVID-19 and self-quarantining while test results are pending, and/or being evaluated. Self-isolate in accordance with CDC health guidelines if tested positive for COVID-19.


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