THE 2026 OOSIK
CLASSIC IS COMING 
MARCH 14th!

Registration will open Jan. 2nd at noon!

race director contact

all you need to know

Friday March 7th:
Free Movie Screening

Free Movie Screening – The Last King
Sheldon Community Arts Hangar
Doors: 7:00 PM | Movie: 7:30 PM

March 7th & 8th:
Bib Pick-up & Merch

Sheldon Community Arts Hangar (Downtown Talkeetna, behind the Post Office)
Friday: 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Drop Bags: Available upon request. Please label your bag with your bib number for easy pickup at The Gravel Pit.
Merchandise: Hoodies and Oosik swag will be available for purchase at bib pickup.

Saturday March 8th:
Race Day!

Race Start/End: The Gravel Pit (just north of Whigmi Road off the Talkeetna Spur Road, approx. mile 11)
If you pass the Flying Squirrel Bakery, you’ve gone too far!Free Waxing Services by TOKO WAX
9:00 AM – 11:15 AM at The Gravel Pit
Donations support our Jr. Nordic Program!

Shuttle Information

Shuttles will run from 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM & 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Stops include: Talkeetna Elementary School, Denali Education Center, The Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge, and The Gravel Pit
Note: Shuttles WILL NOT enter The Gravel Pit for pick-up—please use caution on icy surfaces!

Course & Parking

Course Maps: Available at www.denalinordicskiclub.org or on our Facebook page.
Aid Stations: Marked by stars on the map, stocked with water, Gatorade, and snacks.
Parking: Designated parking at Talkeetna Elementary School, Denali Education Center, The Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge, and The Gravel Pit.
Do NOT park on the Spur Road—you may get ticketed!

Awards & Afterparty

Awards Ceremony – 5:30 PM @ Denali Education Center
After Party – Roland Roberts Band at The Sheldon Community Arts Hangar
$20 General Admission | $16 DAC Members
Doors: 7:00 PM | Music: 8:00 PM

Thank you to our 2025 Oosik Sponsors!

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