Bjornlopett XC Race Weekend

The Bear Valley Adventure Company is excited to host the 53rd Bjornloppet XC Ski Race Weekend on March 7 & 8, 2026. This event is one of the longest-running cross country ski races in California and is a special opportunity to test your skills on some of the most scenic trails in California and beyond.  The weekend highlights our incredible trail system with course options of a 5K, 10K, or 20K.  Join the BVAC community in celebrating 53 years of friendly competition.

OVERVIEW:

Saturday: is the big freestyle race (skate & classic) with 20K, 10K, and 5K courses.  Afterward, racers, volunteers, and guests enjoy a tasty meal and awards ceremony at Reba’s Meadow Cafe.

• 9-10am - Registration & Check-In @ the Trailhead

  10:30am - Race Starts
  Course maps: 20K & 10K & 5K

  12:30PM Lunch starts at Reba’s Meadow Cafe

• Awards after all racers return (~2 pm)

Sunday is the classic-only race, with 10K and 5K courses on different parts of the Bear Valley trail system. The weekend concludes with appetizers and awards at Reba’s Meadow Cafe.

• 9-9:30am - Registration & Check-In @ the Trailhead

  10am - Race Starts
  NEW Course map: 10K & 5K

• Appetizers & awards @ Meadow Cafe after all racers return (~12pm)

Get pricing info and Register Online at https://www.prestoregister.com/cgi-bin/order.pl?fm=5&ref=bvac5120