When: Saturday, February 28, 2026
Inspection:  Will be open all day as soon as the course is set
Where:  Helsinki (Giants Ridge)
What:  Individual Racing
Cost: $25
Awards Ceremony:  Saturday Evening 7 pm at the End of Year Party at the Lodge at Giants Ridge Bar/Restaurant

LIMITED TO 100 RACERS!

Race Format:

SINGLE COURSE DOWN HELSINKI!

No Pacesetter

• This race does not use a specific pacesetter.
• Everyone’s rated handicap will be entered, and an “average par” will be calculated.
• If a racer does not have a Ski Challenge-rated handicap, their NASTAR National average will be used.
• If a racer has neither a Ski Challenge-rated handicap nor a NASTAR National average, they can still race, but will not qualify for King, Queen, Prince, Princess, or Joker awards.

Running Order:

• Racers will run in order of highest-rated handicap first, lowest last.
• Special concession: Racers 70 and older will run first, regardless of handicap.
• The second run will follow the same order as the first run.
• Late sign-ups at the hill (after the pre-sign-up deadline of Wednesday, Feb 26) will race at the end of the order, regardless of handicap.

Additional Timing Info:

• The Midwest Masters crew will provide interval timing so you can see how you stack up on each section of the course.
• They’ll also use a speed gun to measure your speed so you can see just how fast you’re going!

AWARDS:

• Fastest of the Race: Male and female racers with the lowest time.
• King & Queen of Hel: Based on biggest improvement from your season-rated handicap. We compare your season-rated handicap to your handicap in this race. The male with the most improvement earns King of the Hel; the femail with the most improvement earns Queen of the Hel.
• Prince & Princess Awards: Male and female racers who finish closest to their season-rated handicap.
• Joker Award: Male and female racers who finish furthest from their season-rated handicap. (Not awarded if the racer chooses not to be recognized.)
• Oldest & Youngest Racer: Recognizing the extremes of age in the field.

Midwest Masters will be tracking some fun things from the race

• Segment 1 – the start
• Segment 2 – the pitch
• Segment 3 – the flats

• Guess the racer speed pool
• Guess who was the fastest down the pitch pool

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