The 44th OSCR will be held the traditional last Saturday in January, 2027 at the Seeley Creek trailhead. Again this year we'll be offering 44K, 20K, 10K and 5K Youth races. The local loggers are hard at work which means we get to craft a fresh, surprise route for the 44K. We will update this page with race routes as we see where the loggers are with their project. Please Pre-Register by clicking black button above. Prices increase starting December 15, 2026. Race day registration/packet pickup will be available at the Yurt. If you choose to register the day of the race you are encouraged to bring your phone and use the RunSignup app to streamline the process. We will have a great post-race feed/award ceremony with awesome raffle items at the community hall beginning at 2:00pm.
History
The OSCR (pronounced Oscar) originally stood for "Ovando to Seeley Citizens Race", because those two towns were the starting and ending points. The OSCR evolved into an annual race starting at the Seeley Creek Trails and and looping up across Rice Ridge for the 50k event. In the early 1990s there was a contest to come up with a name that fit the traditional acronym but better reflected the new race course. Today the OSCR acronym stands for "Over Seeley's Creeks and Ridges."
The OSCR tradition is that of a point to point skate or classic marathon. Today it is a 44k skate race using either a single loop or another format incorporating the adjacent snowmobile trails along with our Nordic trails to create a challenging endurance event.
People come from many states to ski the OSCR. In the late 1980's the OSCR organizers started a 25 km race, and later added a 10 km race on the same day. With the advent of the local youth ski program we have also initiated a 5k event for young skiers. On OSCR race day some of the racers from the early years still come and ski, ring the cow bells, and cheer on new and long standing participants. After the race there is a chili feed and awards ceremony.
Contact Info: OSCRDirect@gmail.com
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