February 11-14, 2027
A celebration of Cross Country Skiing for ages 30+
Welcome, Bienvenue, Biindigen to Sault Ste. Marie
Soo Finnish is proud to host the 2027 Bill Gairdner Canadian Masters Championship
Schedule of Events:
Thursday, February 11
Training Day – Course will be marked by 12:00 pm
Participant Information Meeting at 7:00 pm over Zoom
Friday, February 12
TBD morning – 5 km Classic Technique Interval Start
TBD afternoon – 5 km Free Technique Interval Start
Evening Welcome Social – The Water Tower Inn
Saturday, February 13
TBD morning – 10/20 (2 x 10) km Classic Technique Mass Start
TBD afternoon – 4 x 2 km Mixed Relay Mass Start
Evening Championship Banquet – The Water Tower Inn
Sunday, February 14
TBD morning – 10/20 (2×10) km Free Technique Mass Start
Note: 10 km course for M10/W09 and above
Registration:
Online registration only through Zone4
Registration opens November 13, 2026, closes February 9, 2027 at midnight
Early bird prices in effect until January 17, 2027.
Prices increase January 18, February 1, and February 9.
Book early!
Race Details:
- Races will be held on the Crystal Creek ski trails
- Start and finish lines will be located at the Soo Finnish Clubhouse or Kinsmen Ball Diamond
- Timing will be done using Zone4
- Awards presented to top 3 finishers in each age category
- Lunch provided for registered skiers
- Additional food can be purchased at the Kinsmen Centre
- Canadian Masters Cross Country Ski Association Membership must be purchased before registering for the event. See Canadian Masters website for membership details.
- Non-Canadian skiers must hold an annual membership from another country’s national Masters association in order to participate.
Competition Host Hotel – The Water Tower Inn
360 Northern Road Rd, Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6B 4Z7 – Get Directions
The Water Tower Inn is offering a special rate during the Championship – $145.00 for single or double occupancy rooms. This special rate also includes breakfast, access to the pool and outdoor hottub, and dedicated wax room for athletes staying at the hotel.
Discounted hotel rooms are available until January 21, 2027. Please call the reservation line at 1-888-461-7077 and use the group name Soo Finnish Nordic Ski Club IND to receive the discounted rate.
Volunteers
Interested in Volunteering? Sign up HERE
Need Info
For more information contact: soofinnishrace@gmail.com
Thank you to our sponsors
Become a sponsor! Contact SFNRaceSponsorship@gmail.com today
