PPNC's signature event, the Pole Creek Challenge is our annual 5K and 10K recreational race and fundraiser.  In 2024, we added a 20K race, and plan to do it again this year!  

The 2025 Pole Creek Challenge will be a held on Saturday, February 22, 2025!  Sign up is now available online at 2025 Pole Creek Challenge. If you prefer to register with a paper form, please email us to request one.

If speed isn't your thing, you can compete in our Total Distance Challenge: Ski or Snowshoe the greatest total distance between February 1-28 and win a special award!  Track yourself using a GPS or smartphone app such as Map My Run, Garmin, Strava, etc. and email your results to [email protected], or track them online using the RunSignUp site.

A family-friendly recreational race and distance challenge for cross-country skiers and snowshoers

Location: Pole Creek Nordic Area, Bighorn National Forest

Click Here to Register for the Pole Creek Challenge