The Noquemanon Ski Marathon (known also as the “Noque”) is one of the largest point-to-point cross country ski marathons in the United States. The race showcases the rugged and challenging terrain of northern Marquette County Michigan. The 50K race starts in Ishpeming, the birthplace of organized skiing in the United States, and ends in Marquette, the largest […]
Fat Chance is the staple of fat biking in Northern Michigan, and is back again for another legendary race at Crystal Mountain with new and familiar faces. We're switching up our race this year and holding it on a new, fun course located at the new Cross-Country center near our summer driving range! The course will offer […]
What do you call the pulse-pounding excitement of the most powerful snowmobiles in the world ripping down a frozen ice track at over 100 miles per hour???? At the I-500, we call it FUN! The International 500 Snowmobile Race is not just Michigan’s most thrilling experience for riders and motorsport fans of all kinds, it's not […]
The new ski jump is ready to go and the ski jumpers from around the world are ready to descend on Iron Mountain. Athletes from 10-14 countries will participate in this the 83rd annual event and one of them will leave having set the “new hill record”. Official Training will be on Friday, February 4th; […]
46th Annual North American Vasa - An annual tradition of celebrating XC skiing and winter sports.
The UP200 is one of the top 12-dog mid-distance races in the Midwest, as well as being an Iditarod qualifier. The UP200 trail covers 238 miles of challenging terrain from Marquette to Grand Marais, Michigan and back again through forested land and near-wilderness. Mushers face hills, creek crossings, deep snow, and isolated trail. This is […]
Every year the UP Pond Hockey tournament begins at noon on a Friday in mid-February with over 150 teams facing off on Moran Bay in St. Ignace, Michigan. Thousands of spectators attend each year to watch over 30 rinks of exciting hockey throughout the weekend. All registration fees go to helping St. Ignace Hockey Association. This event […]
Sno*Drift has been the traditional opening of the U.S. rally season since 1997. This rally forces the competitors to hit the ground running, as it is one of the most challenging rallies on the calendar. What began in 1973 as part of the SCCA Performance Rally series, has become one of the most famed rally […]
We’re excited to announce a second location for the Winter Games! Travel Marquette will host part of the Winter Games in 2022. Currently seven events are scheduled to take place in the inaugural Winter Games in Marquette. Sports will continue to take place in the Grand Rapids area for the 2022 Winter Games. Winter Games […]
The UP Health System Great Bear Chase offers: 50km skiathlon 50km, 25km, and 10km freestyle 50 km, 25km, and 10km classic Registration includes the 2023 Great Bear Chase skier gift, chances at a number of door prizes, the post-race pasty feast, and free photo downloads.
