Illinois Roller Ski Race Series 2013
Moraine Hills State Park
Nothern Woods Picnic Shelter
1510 South River Road
Northern Woods Picnic Shelter
McHenry, IL 60051
Driving Directions
The first race is open to only 50 skiers!
Fall 2013
4 Races over 4 Months
1st, 2nd, & 3rd place medals for top finishing male, female and juniors for each race & points are earned for the first 30 finishing skiers in each class towards
Season Championship Awards!
The 10K (6.4 miles) races will all be held at
Moraine Hills State Park in McHenry, IL
Northern Woods Picnic Shelter
1st Saturday of the month
September 7, October 5, November 2 and December 7
Dates are subject to change and pneumatic tires are strongly recommended in two of the four races!
The first race is limited to 50 skiers. Hurry and signup online to reserve your spot.
Thank you to our sponsors that make these races possible: In affiliation with the Wisconsin Biathlon Association
Illinois Roller Ski Race Series 2013
Location Moraine Hills State Park – McHenry, IL.
Race Start and Finish Northern Woods Picnic Shelter
Race Format Interval start 30-45 seconds apart
Limited to 50 skiers- sign up online to reserve your spot
Race Trail Leatherleaf Bog (3.2 miles) 2 laps
Dates Saturday - 9/7, 10/5, 11/2 and 12/2 (dates subject to change)
Time Registration 8:15 am – 8:45 am
Awards, food and refreshments to immediately follow
Registration Fee* $35.00
*registration fee includes race entry fee, post-race food and refreshments and awards.
The Race Trail Description
All four races will be held at Moraine Hills State Park in McHenry, IL.
The first race on 9/7 and the third race on 11/2 will consist of 2 laps on the 3.2miles Leatherleaf Bog Trail for a total of 6.4 miles. The Leather Bog trail is one-directional and surfaced with crushed limestone and paved on the hills. The trail will swerve in and out of marshland and up and down kettle moraines, near natural lakes, prairies, bogs and over wooded hills, which will provide a challenging and interesting test for the skiers for the upcoming winter. Pneumatic tires are strongly recommended in these races.
The second race on 10/5 and the forth race on 12/2 will be 2 point-to-point laps on the 1.70 mile paved River Road Trail for a total of 6.8 miles. The River Trail will also be used if needed due to bad weather and the Leatherleaf is unusable.
Series Scoring & Awards
Overall season champions will be named in each class at the conclusion of the season. Points will be awarded based upon placing in each event as shown in the table below. Each competitor’s three best races will be counted towards the season total. The individuals with the highest three event point totals will be declared the series winner and will receive a special award. You must complete at least three events to be eligible for the series award; two races if race three and four are canceled.
Place |
Points |
Place |
Points |
Place |
Points |
1 |
50 |
11 |
24 |
21 |
10 |
2 |
46 |
12 |
22 |
22 |
9 |
3 |
43 |
13 |
20 |
23 |
8 |
4 |
40 |
14 |
18 |
24 |
7 |
5 |
37 |
15 |
16 |
24 |
6 |
6 |
34 |
16 |
15 |
26 |
5 |
7 |
32 |
17 |
14 |
27 |
4 |
8 |
30 |
18 |
13 |
28 |
3 |
9 |
28 |
19 |
12 |
29 |
2 |
10 |
26 |
20 |
11 |
30 |
1 |
Liability/Insurance Waiver
Competitors shall be responsible for adequate insurance of participants. All participants must be appropriately insured against injuries, illness or possible damage of material. The race organizing committee, Moraine Hills State Park, Illinois Department of Natural Resources and Wisconsin Biathlon Association, sponsors or volunteers, shall be liable for personal and material damage. All competitors must sign a waiver and release of liability before the race.
For more information:
Bob Jersey
847-924-5308