Events and races, 2026–27
School races, the Aroostook Cup youth races, and community events like the fall ski rental night and the New Year’s Race. Anyone can come. You don’t have to race.
November 2026
Family
Caribou Community Ski Rental Night
Rent cross-country skis, boots and poles for the whole winter — volunteers help size kids’ gear. In partnership with Caribou Parks & Recreation.
- 6:00–8:00 PM
- Caribou Rec Center
December 2026
Race
Placeholder Event Name #3
Classic · interval start · 5 km.
- 10:00 AM start
- Caribou Ski Center
January 2027
Family
New Year’s Race
Start the year on skis. A family-friendly race for all ages and abilities.
- Caribou Ski Center
Race
Placeholder Event Name #2
Classic · mass start · 2.5 km.
- 3:30 PM start
- Caribou Ski Center
Race
Placeholder Event Name #1
Skate · mass start · 5 km.
- 10:00 AM start
- Caribou Ski Center
Race
Placeholder Event Name #4
Skate · individual start · 3 km.
- 3:30 PM start
- Caribou Ski Center
February 2027
Race
Placeholder Event Name #5
Classic · interval start · 5 km. Spectators welcome.
- 10:00 AM start
- [Host venue]
Race
February Frolic
An Aroostook Cup event and a family favorite — more than 100 skiers take part.
- Caribou Ski Center
Race
Placeholder Event Name #6
Skate · mass start · 3 km.
- 3:00 PM start
- Caribou Ski Center
March 2027
Family
End of Season Celebration & Aroostook Cup Awards
Celebrate the season with skiers, families and volunteers, and hand out the Aroostook Cup awards.
- [Venue]
April 2027
Family
Ski Rental Returns
Bring back your season rental skis, boots and poles.
- Caribou Rec Center
School racing
Middle school
Wednesday afternoon races, 2 to 3 km. First-time racers are welcome, and every finisher scores for their team.
High school
Saturday races with [League / conference]. Results go up live from the finish area.
Aroostook Cup
A youth race series across the County. We host the February Frolic, and the season’s finishers are celebrated at the end-of-season awards.
Volunteer at a race
Every race needs timers, course marshals and someone on the cocoa.
