The 42nd Annual Gold Rush was a huge success! Thanks to all that came out on this beautiful weekend and patricipated in the festivities!
Click here for the 2012 Gold Rush Results or Snowshoe Results
Frisco’s 42nd Gold Rush Weekend connects the mining history of the past with the Nordic traditions of the present. Frisco, Colorado’s Main Street of the Rockies was once the center of Colorado’s mining-boom and the convergence of two major railroads and stagecoach routes. At more than 9,000 feet, Frisco still values its rich mining history while being surrounded by some of the best ski resorts Colorado has to offer. On Saturday Feb. 4 to Sunday Feb. 5, the Town of Frisco will celebrate Gold Rush weekend with events for the entire family, including historic lectures, museum movie night, a 5K moonlight snowshoe race, a huge bonfire, fireworks, and Nordic races.
Weekend Schedule
Saturday, Feb. 4
• 3:00 pm – Gold Rushes of the 19th Century – Connecting the Golden Dots
Lecture Presented by Rick Hague at the Frisco Nordic Center
In celebration of Frisco’s Gold Rush weekend, join us for a lecture on the story of America’s early gold rushes. The California and Pikes Peak gold rushes didn’t just happen in isolation but had important technological and cultural influences and advancements which connected them all.
5:00p.m. – Start of the 5K Moonlight Snowshoe Race – Frisco Adventure Park. Register for the innagural Moonlight race during Gold Rush Weekend! Come join us while the moon is bright along a race couse that will challenge all while surrounded by the natural beauty and moonlight. Headlamps required.
**Pre-Registration is CLOSED.**
Day Of Registration will be available at the Frisco Nordic Center.
Saturday Registration will begin @ 3pm
Sunday Registration will begin @ 9am
• 6:00p.m. – Spontaneous Combustion – corner of Marina Rd. and Hwy. 9 – lighting of bonfire. One of the top rated local events in Frisco. Food and beverage sales benefit the Summit Nordic Ski cliub.
• 7:00 p.m. – fireworks display at east end of Marina Rd
• Sunday, Feb. 5 – Frisco Nordic Center
• 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. – Nordic races, including a 15 K Skate. 10K Classic and a 5K Freestyle (Skate or Classic) Fosters Treasure Hunt (free for youth 10 and under) and a Vintage ski parade. Also available is a 5K fun ski.
- 9 a.m. open registration
- 11 a.m. 15 K Skate
- 12:15 p.m. 10 K Classic
- 12:45 p.m. Foster Treasure Hunt/Free Ski and Snowshoe for Kids
- 1:30 p.m. 5 K Free Style Race Fun Ski
- 2:30 p.m. Awards Ceremony
The Nordic races on Sunday are Colorado’s oldest citizens’ cross-country races and are expected to bring some of the country’s top Nordic and snowshoe competitors. Anyone can register and participate in the Nordic races. Entry fees start at $15.00 – $30.00 for day-of.
**Pre-Registration is CLOSED.**
Day Of Registration will be available at the Frisco Nordic Center.
Saturday Registration will begin @ 3pm
Sunday Registration will begin @ 9am
The Frisco Gold Rush Weekend is sponsored by the Town of Frisco, Salomon, Frisco Nordic Center, The Summit Daily News, NRC Broadcasting Lake Dillon Fire Department, Tubbs Snowshoes and Swix.
