Skate the Lake 2023 will be held on February 18 and 19.
Friday February 17
2 p.m. to 6 p.m. - registration trailer open
Practice time for racers (conditions permitting)
Saturday February 18
7:30 a.m. - registration trailer open
8:30 a.m. - opening ceremony - national anthem, cutting of the ice
9 a.m. - 10K (registration closes at 8:30 a.m.)
10:30 a.m. - 25K (registration closes at 10 a.m.)
1 p.m. - kids 5K (12 years and under - registration closes at 12:30 p.m. - helmets must be worn)
2 p.m. - 5x1K relay (registration closes at 1:30 p.m. - 5 skaters per team)
Public skating with music and light show by DJ Johnny 5 after last race is finished
6 p.m. - fireworks
Note: breakfast between 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. at the Portland United Church
Sunday February 19
7:30 a.m. - registration trailer open
9 a.m. - 5K (registration closes at 8:30 a.m.)
10 a.m. - 50K (registration closes at 9:30 a.m.)
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Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the start of all races
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All types of skates are welcome
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All skaters are advised to wear a helmet. Helmets mandatory for skaters under 18 years
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All weekend there are food and drink concessions including hot chocolate and snert
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There will be bonfires and sleigh ride