Since the Stormy Kromer's inception in 2004, the race has attracted many of the Midwest's most talented cross country skiing competitors, many of which use the race as practice for more well known races such as the American Birkebeiner.
The Stormy Kromer race, established in 2004, is a significant event that attracts skilled cross-country skiers from the Midwest, many of whom utilize it as a training ground for other notable races such as the American Birkebeiner.