Mesabi East Invite

Race Details

The Mesabi East Invite is one of the season's premier events, held at the excellent Giants Ridge facility. This race features both skate and classic competitions.

Bus Schedule

• **Departure:**6:30 AM from GRHS Parking Lot
• Return: Approximately 4:30 PM to GRHS

Schedule

• Arrival Time: 8:00 AM

Start Times

| Bib | Start Time | Seed | Name | Team | Grade | Technique | | --- | ---------- | ---- | ------------------ | ------------------------ | ----- | --------- | | 11 | 10:02:45 | 1 | Finn NEUMAN | Grand Rapids High School | 8 | Classic | | 54 | 10:13:30 | 2 | Olin BUJOLD | Grand Rapids High School | 7 | Classic | | 116 | 10:29:00 | 3 | Mathew JOHNSON | Grand Rapids High School | SR | Classic | | 244 | 11:08:00 | 1 | Gavin CHRISTIANSEN | Grand Rapids High School | 7 | Classic | | 300 | 11:22:00 | 2 | Neil IMHOLTE | Grand Rapids High School | 7 | Classic | | 333 | 11:33:00 | 1 | Brielle ASPLUND | Grand Rapids High School | FR | Classic | | 351 | 11:37:30 | 2 | Kate WILLIAMS | Grand Rapids High School | SR | Classic | | 400 | 13:07:30 | 1 | Issac DANIELSON | Grand Rapids High School | JR | Freestyle | | 447 | 13:19:30 | 2 | Bennet WILLIAMS | Grand Rapids High School | SO | Freestyle | | 500 | 13:32:30 | 3 | Ian BREKKE | Grand Rapids High School | 8 | Freestyle | | 649 | 14:16:00 | 1 | James DOWNING | Grand Rapids High School | 7 | Freestyle | | 681 | 14:24:00 | 2 | Austin PELLINEN | Grand Rapids High School | JR | Freestyle | | 722 | 14:36:15 | 1 | Noelle YOUNGREN | Grand Rapids High School | 8 | Freestyle | | 734 | 14:39:30 | 2 | Khloe HAMMERLUND | Grand Rapids High School | SO | Freestyle | | 909 | 11:50:15 | 1 | Carson WILLIAMS | MINSA Nordic Racing | 6 | Classic | | 911 | 11:51:00 | 2 | Boaz YOUNGREN | MINSA Nordic Racing | 6 | Classic | | 913 | 11:51:15 | 1 | Addie PREBLE | MINSA Nordic Racing | 6 | Classic | | 916 | 11:52:00 | 2 | Mavis BUJOLD | MINSA Nordic Racing | 6 | Classic | | 933 | 14:59:00 | 1 | Leo LICK | MINSA Nordic Racing | 7 | Freestyle | | 934 | 14:59:15 | 2 | Andrew PREBLE | MINSA Nordic Racing | 8 | Freestyle |

What to Bring

• Skate skis (waxed at Jan 9 wax session)
• Classic skis if participating in both events
• Racing suit or team uniform
• Warm-ups and extra layers
• Water, snacks, and lunch
• Hand warmers

Course Information

Giants Ridge offers championship-level trails with excellent grooming. The venue has hosted numerous state and regional championships. Athletes should be prepared for challenging climbs and fast descents.

Venue Facilities

• Indoor warming area available
• Concessions on site
• Excellent spectator viewing areas

Results

• Live Results: [Link will be posted when available]