Four-time Ski to Sea champion team not competing in 2026, leaving trophy up for grabs

By: Sophia Gates

Outlets: Cascadia Daily News

Published: May 17, 2026

Words: 507

Last Updated: 1 month, 3 weeks ago

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One notable team name will be missing from the list of top contenders in this year’s Ski to Sea race on Sunday, May 24.

That means the field is wide open for a new team to claim victory.

Birch Equipment, winner of four consecutive Ski to Seas, won’t compete this year. Some teammates elected not to participate in the race, leaving others to split between two different teams: Pacific North Sports and …

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