Name: Mecca Trails Winterfest
Start: 2026-01-17
End: 2026-01-17
Location: Mercer, Wisconsin

About the Event

Celebrate winter in classic Northwoods style at MECCA Winterfest 2026, a premier live and virtual cross-country ski festival centered on Saturday, 17 January 2026, at the beautiful MECCA Trails in Mercer, Wisconsin. This flagship event features a full slate of live races including the challenging MECCA 30K, the Turtle River Skiathlon 20K, the scenic Flowage 15K, and the family-friendly Claire d'Loon 5K, catering to both classic and skate techniques for all skill levels. Held in collaboration with the Gogebic Range Health Foundation, the day transforms the pristine trail network into a vibrant hub of community, competition, and snowy adventure.

Beyond the races, January 17th marks the heart of a winter-long celebration, with additional events like night snowshoe prowls and candlelight skis extending the magic throughout the season. It's the perfect winter destination for skiers seeking professionally groomed trails, a welcoming atmosphere, and the authentic charm of Wisconsin's Northwoods at its frosty best.

Races Offered

30 km skate

Jan 17, 2026

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Distance — 30K

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Type — Skiing

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09:30

30 km classic

Jan 17, 2026

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Distance — 30K

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Type — Skiing

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09:35

Skiathlon 20k (10k classic + 10k skate)

Jan 17, 2026

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Distance — 20K

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Type — Skiing

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09:40

15K Skate

Jan 17, 2026

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Distance — 15K

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Type — Skiing

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09:45

5K

Jan 17, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Skiing

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09:45

15K Classic

Jan 17, 2026

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Distance — 15K

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Type — Skiing

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09:50

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for January in Mercer.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat -11.9° / -5.2°

wb_sunny -17.4° / -10.3°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 12.3 /

water_drop 80.8%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat -11.9° / -5.2°

wb_sunny -17.4° / -10.3°

air 12.3 km/h

water_drop 80.8%

About Mercer

Mercer is a town in southern Iron County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,649 at the 2020 census. The census-designated place of Mercer and the unincorporated communities of Carter and Manitowish are located within the town.