SNOWSHOE RENTALS ARE SOLD OUT!
This year we are pleased to announce that we will be offering a snowshoe race and, later in the day, a trail running race (without snowshoes).
We're super stoked to be joining, once again, the DION Ontario Snowshoe Running Series for 2022. We will be offering 4k and 8k distances and will be hosting our event at the beautiful Marydale Park in Mount Hope, ON. Later in the day, after the snowshoe participants have blazed and flattened a trail, we will also be hosting a trail running race without snowshoes (though, depending on the condition, we will probably recommend some type of additional traction such as micro spikes or Yaktrax).
Marydale Park will also be the charity we will be supporting as they, like many others, have experienced very difficult times over the COVID-19 pandemic and really need our support.
This is a great event for not only experienced snowshoe enthusiasts but also for those who would like to give the sport a try for the first time. Most people are able to pick up snowshoe running/hiking very quickly. In fact, the Race Director also tried snowshoe running for the first time at one of the snowshoe races in this series. If he can do it, you can do it!
We have secured an indoor location to host race-kit pick-up as well as to do post race prizing as well as some draw prizes. We will be providing soup and hot beverages after the event so stick around, enjoy a hot drink, and maybe you will leave with a prize!
All participants will receive a custom race mug, which they can use after the race to fill with hot soup, which will be provided. Race finishers will also receive a pretty awesome finisher medal. Please note that the mug and medal pictured below are from our 2020 event and will be different for 2022.
Prizes will be awarded to the Top 3 Women/Men/Non-Binary for each of the 4 events (4km snowshoe/8km snowshoe/4km trail race/8km trail race).
COVID-19 Information:
Please note that all participants must be fully vaccinated at least 14 days for the event. You will need to show proof of vaccination at the race.
Race Course- The course will take place on a 4km loop. 8km participants will complete the loop twice. Race distances are approximate and the exact distances and race routes will be announced closer to the race. This will depend on the trail conditions as we want to make sure that we offer our participants the best experience possible!
If, in the unlikely chance that there isn't enough snow for snowshoe racing, the race will happen as a trail race and snowshoes won't be necessary.
We have a limited number of Dion Snowshoes available for rent at checkout and we expect our rental pairs to go quickly. We will do our best to announce when the snowshoes are all spoken for. If, when registering, you are able to reserve a pair, that means there are still snowshoes available. The rental cost is $10.00, which goes directly towards maintaining the fleet of snowshoes and making sure they are in tip-top shape. The $10 rental fee will not be charged during registration- you will be asked to bring $10.00 cash and directly pay the fine folks providing the snowshoes.
DION ONTARIO SNOWSHOE RUNNING SERIES:
Each racers top three finishes will count towards the series with the lowest point total being declared the winner. The first place male and female winner of the Dion Ontario Snowshoe Running Series will each win a pair of top-of-the-line Dion running snowshoes at the conclusion of the series. We will also be randomly drawing for a free pair of Dion Snowshoes and additional prizes at each race in the Dion Ontario Snowshoe Running Series. You must be at awards ceremony to win!
RACE FOR FREE!
You can have your race registration fee refunded if you raise $150 for the Marydale Park CYO One-to-One Camper Program. Please consider making a small donation to this incredible organization where a few dollars can go a long way.
Refund Policy:
Happy Trails Racing has a new policy regarding race refunds/transfers: register with confidence knowing that you can take advantage of our early bird pricing and, if you need to back out, you can do so up to 30 days before the race with a 100% race credit that can go towards any future Happy Trails event. It doesn't expire. From 30 days out to 15 days out, you can back out with a 50% race credit. Participants are also welcome to transfer their bib without any penalty up to 15 days before the race. Please keep in mind that everything we need to order to have you at our race is done so at least 30 days out.
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
4 km Snowshoe Race Closed
Online registration closed-
4 km of wicked snowshoe running/walking.
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CA$40.00Nov 22 – Feb 1
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CA$40.00Feb 1 – Feb 16
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Snowshoe Race Waitlist Closed
Online registration closed-
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FreeNov 22 – Feb 1
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FreeFeb 1 – Feb 16
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8 km Snowshoe Race Closed
Online registration closed-
8 km of wicked snowshoe running/walking. Twice the fun, right?
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CA$45.00Nov 22 – Feb 1
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CA$45.00Feb 1 – Feb 16
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Trail Race Waitlist Closed
Online registration closed-
Waitlist for the trail race event
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FreeNov 22 – Feb 1
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FreeFeb 1 – Feb 16
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4km Trail Race (no snowshoes) Closed
Online registration closed-
After the snowshoers blaze a path, we will send some runners out to run the trails without snowshoes on!
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CA$45.00Nov 22 – Feb 1
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CA$45.00Feb 1 – Feb 16
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8km Trail Race (no snowshoes) Closed
Online registration closed-
After the snowshoers blaze a path, we will send some runners out to run the trails without snowshoes on!
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CA$50.00Nov 22 – Feb 1
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CA$50.00Feb 1 – Feb 16
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Event schedule
- Sat, February 19, 2022 9:00 AM - 8km Snowshoe Race
- Sat, February 19, 2022 10:00 AM - 4km Snowshoe Race
- Sat, February 19, 2022 12:00 PM - 8km Trail Race (no snowshoes)
- Sat, February 19, 2022 12:00 PM - 4km Trail Race (no snowshoes)
Contact information
- Event contact
- Jeff Rowthorn
- Website
- Visit website
