U.S. Distance Nationals: Mass Start Photos

Tad Elliott, Kris Freeman, 50 k — Tad Elliott leads fellow U.S. Ski Team member Kris Freeman as they continue to break away from the pack in Saturday's 50 k freestyle mass start at U.S. Distance Nationals.

CRAFTSBURY, Vt. — The women endured 20 laps and the men rounded the 1.5-kilometer loop 33 times in their respective 30- and 50-kilometer freestyle mass starts at U.S. Distance Nationals last weekend.

Wondering how it played out with up to 90 racers on course at once? Take a look at our photo galleries.

Women’s 30 k

Men’s 50 k

Look up racers by start lists: Women’s 30 k | Men’s 50 k

Results: Women’s | Men’s

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