The Zak Series brings together NENSA’s New England’s finest Popular races. These open events offer regional racing opportunities for developing skiers and season-long head-to-head competition for senior and masters. There are Bill Koch age offerings held in conjunction with many of the events. One distance (per age group) on each day is scored for the Zak Cup to ensure appropriate competition within age groups. Many of the events offer discounted entry for NENSA members.
NENSA scores Zak Cup races to both age group and overall rankings throughout the winter for seniors and masters skiers who have a NENSA membership number. Age group ranking is compiled by five year age groups starting at 20 years of age. The Zak Cup series is named after Vlastimil Zak and commemorates his enthusiasm and dedication to our sport.
2023-24 NENSA Popular Series
* = Zak Series
** = Marathon Series
12/3/2023 – Quarry Road Opener *
12/9/2023 – Rodrigues Sprints *
12/10/2023 – Kendall Memorial *
12/31/2023 – Jackson Jaunt *
1/6/2024 – Bogburn Classic *
1/7/2024 – Gunstock Freestyle *
1/15/2024 – Geschmossel *
1/21/2024 – White Mtn. Classic * **
1/27/2024 – Stratton Terrain Challenge *
1/27-28/2024 – Craftsbury Marathon Ski Festival * **
2/3/2024 – Caribou Bog Classic Ski Race * **
2/3/2024 – Silver Fox Trot *
2/10/2024 – MNC Skiathlon *
2/11/2024 – Flying Moose * **
2/11/2024 – Dublin Winterfest: Ski Your Heart Out *
2/18/2024 – Downeast 18km * **
3/2/2024 – Rangeley Loppet * **
3/9/2024 – Mt. Washington Cup * – Cancelled
3/10/2024 – Long Hall Loppet * ** – Cancelled
3/23/2024 – NENSA Spring Series: Craftsbury Spring Fling * – Cancelled
3/24/2024 – NENSA Spring Series: New England Club Relay Championships – Cancelled
6/1/2024 – West River Summer Ski Race + Concert
Questions about the series can be directed to Fred Bailey.