Due to the poor snow conditions and lack of base the 2026 race is cancelled. We hope to be back next year. Thank you for your support.

Crescent Lake Challenge

February 21st, 2027 - Snow and course conditions dependent

CLC is a 23 kilometer free style cross country ski race loop around Crescent Lake, Oregon.

Event Details

About the Race
Crescent Lake Challenge is a 23 kilometer loop around Crescent Lake, Oregon. The race begins at 10:00 AM Pacific Time at the Crescent Lake Sno-Park (Sno-Park Permit required).
This race is limited to 100 participants. Entry Fees Pre-Race
Open Division $65
21 and under $30
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​Entry Fees day of race
Open Division $100
21 and Under $45 If the event is cancelled for any reason race entry fees will be refunded.
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​Race entry includes SportHill item for each entrant, hot lunch (vegi and non-vegi options) and raffle prize drawings.

Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 men and women finishers.

We will have a Soft Start at 9am for skiers who need extra time. However, Soft Start skiers will not be eligible for overall awards and age group awards. Please let us know at bib pick-up and check in if you are doing the Soft Start.
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"It was a fantastic event! What a treat to skate on freshly groomed trails around that beautiful lake in a winter wonderland. . Absolutely incredible and so grateful to you all for putting it on. Thank You."
- Cindy B

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My wife and I started the Crescent Lake Challenge because we love the terrain and views of the lake and local peaks that the ski race course provides. The distance of 23 kilometers is long enough to be challenging but not so long that a fairly new skier can't accomplish. It's also the only race in Oregon that loops around a lake.

- Jim Hill
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