March 28, 2008 (Fairbanks, Alaska) – Action continues today at the Birch Hill Recreation Area with first event of the U.S. Distance National Championships beginning on Friday with the women’s 15km skiathlon (pursuit) followed by men’s 30km skiathlon (pursuit). The championship conclude on Sunday, Mar. 30 with the marathon events – the women’s 30km classic followed by men’s 50km classic. Click here for the Skiathlon start list.