The UP Health System Great Bear Chase Ski Marathon includes these events: 52 kilometer skiathlon 20 kilometer skiathlon 52 kilometer freestyle 52 kilometer classic 24 kilometer freestyle 24 kilometer classic 10 kilometer freestyle 10 kilometer classic 3 and 6 kilometer Para Nordic Junior Bear Chase races of 1km, 2km, and 4km Races are held at the Swedetown ski trails in Calumet, Michigan, which receives more than 230 inches of snow each year. The Great Bear Chase includes a post-race pasty luncheon, a Great Bear Chase hat, overall and age-group awards, door prizes, and other swag. The race is known for its laid-back, friendly atmosphere.
50K: T-Shirt
25K: T-Shirt
20km Skiathlon: T-Shirt
25km Freestyle - Wave A (choose this wave if your est. time if 1:41 or faster): T-Shirt
25km Freestyle - Wave B (choose this wave if your est. time is higher than 1:42): T-Shirt
| Distance | Price | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53K | $90.00 | Mar 10 | Nov 30 |
| $100.00 | Dec 1 | Dec 31 | |
| $105.00 | Jan 1 | Jan 31 | |
| $110.00 | Feb 1 | Feb 28 | |
| $130.00 | Mar 1 | Mar 5 | |
| 24K | $80.00 | Mar 10 | Nov 30 |
| $90.00 | Dec 1 | Dec 31 |
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| $95.00 | Jan 1 | Jan 31 |
| $100.00 | Feb 1 | Feb 28 |
| $120.00 | Mar 1 | Mar 5 |
| 20K | $90.00 | Mar 10 | Nov 30 |
| $100.00 | Dec 1 | Dec 31 |
| $105.00 | Jan 1 | Jan 31 |
| $110.00 | Feb 1 | Feb 28 |
| $130.00 | Mar 1 | Mar 5 |
| 10K | $45.00 | Mar 10 | Dec 31 |
| $50.00 | Jan 1 | Jan 31 |
| $60.00 | Feb 1 | Feb 28 |
| $70.00 | Mar 1 | Mar 5 |
| 5K | $0.00 | Mar 10 | Mar 5 |
| Junior Bear Chase 4km Freestyle | $0.00 | Mar 10 | Mar 7 |
| Junior Bear Chase 2km Classic | $0.00 | Mar 10 | Mar 7 |
| Junior Bear Chase 2km Freestyle | $0.00 | Mar 10 | Mar 7 |
| Junior Bear Chase 1km Classic | $0.00 | Mar 10 | Mar 7 |
| 50K | $75.00 | Mar 11 | Nov 30 |
| $85.00 | Dec 1 | Dec 31 |
| $90.00 | Jan 1 | Jan 31 |
| $95.00 | Feb 1 | Feb 28 |
| $105.00 | Mar 1 | Mar 3 |
| $115.00 | Mar 4 | Mar 6 |
| 25K | $75.00 | Mar 11 | Nov 30 |
| $85.00 | Dec 1 | Dec 31 |
| $90.00 | Jan 1 | Jan 31 |
| $95.00 | Feb 1 | Feb 28 |
| $105.00 | Mar 1 | Mar 3 |
| $115.00 | Mar 4 | Mar 6 |
| 20km Skiathlon | $75.00 | Mar 11 | Nov 30 |
| $85.00 | Dec 1 | Dec 31 |
| $90.00 | Jan 1 | Jan 31 |
| $95.00 | Feb 1 | Feb 28 |
| $105.00 | Mar 1 | Mar 3 |
| $115.00 | Mar 4 | Mar 6 |
| 50km Skiathlon | $65.00 | Mar 16 | Dec 31 |
| $70.00 | Jan 1 | Jan 31 |
| $80.00 | Feb 1 | Feb 28 |
| $95.00 | Mar 1 | Mar 7 |
| $110.00 | Mar 8 | Mar 10 |
| 50km Classic | $65.00 | Mar 16 | Dec 31 |
| $70.00 | Jan 1 | Jan 31 |
| $80.00 | Feb 1 | Feb 28 |
| $95.00 | Mar 1 | Mar 7 |
| $110.00 | Mar 8 | Mar 10 |
| 50km Freestyle | $65.00 | Mar 16 | Dec 31 |
| $70.00 | Jan 1 | Jan 31 |
| $80.00 | Feb 1 | Feb 28 |
| $95.00 | Mar 1 | Mar 7 |
| $110.00 | Mar 8 | Mar 10 |
| 25km Classic | $65.00 | Mar 16 | Dec 31 |
| $70.00 | Jan 1 | Jan 31 |
| $80.00 | Feb 1 | Feb 28 |
| $95.00 | Mar 1 | Mar 7 |
| $110.00 | Mar 8 | Mar 10 |
| 25km Freestyle | $65.00 | Mar 16 | Dec 31 |
| $70.00 | Jan 1 | Jan 31 |
| $80.00 | Feb 1 | Feb 28 |
| $95.00 | Mar 1 | Mar 7 |
| $110.00 | Mar 8 | Mar 10 |
| 10km Classic | $30.00 | Mar 16 | Dec 31 |
| $40.00 | Jan 1 | Feb 28 |
| $45.00 | Mar 1 | Mar 7 |
| $50.00 | Mar 8 | Mar 10 |
| 10km Freestyle | $30.00 | Mar 16 | Dec 31 |
| $40.00 | Jan 1 | Feb 28 |
| $45.00 | Mar 1 | Mar 7 |
| $50.00 | Mar 8 | Mar 10 |
| Virtual Great Bear Chase | $0.00 | Jul 14 | Mar 10 |
| Virtual 2021 GBC | $0.00 | Dec 15 | Mar 14 |
| 25km Freestyle - Wave A (choose this wave if your est. time if 1:41 or faster) | $65.00 | Mar 10 | Dec 31 |
| $70.00 | Jan 1 | Jan 31 |
| $80.00 | Feb 1 | Mar 1 |
| $95.00 | Mar 2 | Mar 4 |
| 25km Freestyle - Wave B (choose this wave if your est. time is higher than 1:42) | $65.00 | Aug 4 | Dec 31 |
| $70.00 | Jan 1 | Jan 31 |
| $80.00 | Feb 1 | Mar 1 |
| $95.00 | Mar 2 | Mar 4 |
| Junior Bear Chase (Friday, March 6, 2020) | $10.00 | Dec 17 | Mar 4 |
| 4K | $10.00 | Feb 18 | Mar 7 |
| 2K | $10.00 | Feb 18 | Mar 7 |
| 1K | $10.00 | Feb 18 | Mar 7 |