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2026 Mesa Meltdown Freestyle Race

March 15 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
A wide-angle, bright outdoor photo of the 2026 Mesa Melt Down cross-country ski race on Grand Mesa. In the foreground, a male skier in a blue and white racing suit and a female skier in red and black are skate-skiing on a perfectly groomed corduroy snow trail. To the right, a rustic wooden sign features the GMNC logo and reads '2026 Mesa Melt Down Race.' In the background, other racers follow the trail toward an orange finish line arch, all framed by a dense evergreen forest under a clear blue sky. This image was created in part by AI

Join the Grand Mesa Nordic Council for the season’s grand finale: the 2026 Mesa Meltdown 5km & 20km Freestyle Race! Taking place on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at the Skyway Trailhead, this is the final event of the Grand Mesa Nordic Race Series presented by Empowered Energy Systems.

Whether you are competing for the series championship in the 20km race or looking for a shorter challenge in the 5km distance, this freestyle event welcomes both skate and classic skiers. Please note the special 10:00 AM start time to ensure the best possible snow conditions before the spring sun warms the course. Don’t miss your last chance of the season to test your skills on our beautifully groomed trails

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