The second annual Kawartha Lakes Winter Festival is now a weekend event designed to get people outside for some healthy exercise and family fun activities in winter.
The event will be held on the last weekend of January 2027 at Eganridge Resort Fenelon Falls, Ontario Canada.
The event is presented by Snowshoe Canada and will include a series of run/walk events on the resort golf course. A meal is include with your registration.
Weather permitting the golf course will be covered with snow and the trail will be groomed in advance.
List of Events:
January 29th: Torch Light 4k Snowshoe Walk at 6pm, dinner & music to follow.
January 30th: Athlete on course familiarization training 9 am to noon.
January 30th: Championship Prerace Package Pickup BGC Office Fenelon Falls 9am to 11 am.
January 31st: Canadian Open Snowshoe Running Championship 10 am to 2 pm with lunch & awards to follow.
January 31st Outdoor Family Winter Festival & Live Music 2-4 pm
Details:
The Torch Light 4k walk will be a non competitive event with dinner to follow.
The running/walking events will have two options.
Snowshoe running and trail shoe running.
These events are open to all comers regardless of ability.
The snowshoe running event will be the national open championship for Snowshoe Canada and will be part of the Inaugural Snowshoe Running Global Series.
There will be three distance options. A 1k run/walk for kids and families, short course one loop of approximately 5k and a long course two loop of approximately 10k.
A limited number of snowshoes will be available for rental.
Sign up on line and pick up your rentals at package pick up before the event.
All participants will receive a finishers souvenir and a gourmet hot meal in the resort main lodge. Custom designed swag is available at a small added cost.
Prize money and plaques will be presented to the overall winners including top Canadians.
The top Canadians will get their name engraved on the Snowshoe Canada Champions Trophy.
Medals will be presented to age group winners.
On Sunday afternoon there will be some family fun activities including tobagganing, snowmobile rides, snowman making, bonfire, marsh mellow roasting and live music.
The family fun activities are open to everyone. Sign up online. Registration starts at $6.00.
A donation from the event will go the Boys & Girls Club of Kawartha Lakes.
Registration fees Spots remaining: 297
Where pricing applies, shown amounts include mandatory charges, items, and fees.
Torch Light Snowshoe Walk 20-59 Spots remaining: 50
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A lovely little 4k torch light walk on the snow covered Eganridge Resort Golf Course followed by dinner and live music
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Register for Torch Light Snowshoe Walk 20-59CA$69.90
early bird
Now registering Oct 15 – Nov 14 -
CA$81.18
late fall
Nov 15 – Dec 14 -
CA$92.45
winter
Dec 15 – Jan 14 -
CA$103.73
winter
Jan 15 – Jan 24
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Snowshoe1k Run/Walk Kids 12 & under Limited spots available
Price changes in 29 days 1 hour-
This is a fun participation run/walk event for kids 12 and under. The event will be on snow (weather permitting) on groomed trails on the resort golf course. Snowshoes or trail shoes are allowed. If there is no snow on race morning the event will be run as a trail race.
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Register for Snowshoe1k Run/Walk Kids 12 & underCA$13.53
early bird
Now registering Oct 15 – Nov 14 -
CA$15.77
late fall
Nov 15 – Dec 14 -
CA$19.16
winter
Dec 15 – Jan 14 -
CA$24.80
winter
Jan 15 – Jan 24
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Snowshoe 1k Youth/Adult/Senior Limited spots available
Price changes in 29 days 1 hour-
This is a one loop 1k run/walk snowshoe event for families who would like to participate with their 12 & under children.
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Register for Snowshoe 1k Youth/Adult/SeniorCA$30.44
early bird
Now registering Oct 15 – Nov 14 -
CA$36.08
late fall
Nov 15 – Dec 14 -
CA$41.71
winter
Dec 15 – Jan 14 -
CA$47.36
winter
Jan 15 – Jan 24
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Trail Shoe Run/Walk 1k Kids 12 & under Limited spots available
Price changes in 29 days 1 hour-
This is 1k loop with trail shoes or boots on snow on the resort golf course for kids 12 and under. If there is no snow the event will be run as a trail event. If
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Register for Trail Shoe Run/Walk 1k Kids 12 & underCA$13.53
early bird
Now registering Oct 15 – Nov 14 -
CA$15.77
late fall
Nov 15 – Dec 14 -
CA$15.77
winter
Dec 15 – Jan 14 -
CA$24.80
winter
Jan 15 – Jan 24
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Out door Family Fun Activities Spots remaining: 100
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There will be an assortment of out door activities happening during the after noon from 1pm to 4 pm at the front of the lodge over looking the lake. Tobagganing, snowman making , maple syrup tasting, snowmobile rides. There will be live music from 1:30 pm to 4pm in the downstairs bar over looking the lake. This event is open to every one and a donation to BGC Kawartha Lakes is appreciated. Minimum donation $5.00.
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Register for Out door Family Fun ActivitiesCA$9.02
early bird
Now registering Oct 15 – Nov 14 -
CA$11.27
late fall
Nov 15 – Dec 14 -
CA$13.53
winter
Dec 15 – Jan 14 -
CA$15.77
winter
Jan 15 – Jan 24
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Torch Light Snowshoe Walk 60+ Spots remaining: 15
Price changes in 29 days 1 hour-
A lovely little torch light 4k walk under the stars on a groomed course on the Eganridge golf course. This a non competitive recreational event with dinner and live music back the resort after the walk
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Register for Torch Light Snowshoe Walk 60+CA$63.14
torchlight walk and dinner
Now registering Oct 15 – Nov 14 -
CA$73.28
torchlight walk and dinner
Nov 15 – Dec 14 -
CA$83.44
torch light walk and dinner
Dec 15 – Jan 14 -
CA$93.58
torch light walk and dinner
Jan 15 – Jan 24 -
ClosedJan 25 – Jan 24
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Short Course Snowshoe 5k Youth 13-19 Limited spots available
Price changes in 29 days 1 hour-
This is a one loop run/walk event on snow (weather permitting) on the resort golf course wearing snowshoes. If there is no snow on race morning the event will be run with trail shoes.
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Register for Short Course Snowshoe 5k Youth 13-19CA$30.44
early bird
Now registering Oct 15 – Nov 14 -
CA$36.08
late fall
Nov 15 – Dec 14 -
CA$41.71
winter
Dec 15 – Jan 14 -
CA$47.36
late pricing
Jan 15 – Jan 24
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Short Course Snowshoe 5k Adult Limited spots available
Price changes in 29 days 1 hour-
This is a one loop run/walk event on snow (weather permitting) on groomed trails on the resort golf course wearing trail shoes. If there is no snow on race morning the event will be run as a trail race.
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Register for Short Course Snowshoe 5k AdultCA$69.90
early bird
Now registering Oct 15 – Nov 14 -
CA$81.18
late fall
Nov 15 – Dec 14 -
CA$92.45
winter
Dec 15 – Jan 14 -
CA$103.73
late pricing
Jan 15 – Jan 24
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Short Course 5k Snowshoe Seniors 60+ Limited spots available
Price changes in 29 days 1 hour-
This is a one loop run/walk event on snow (weather permitting) on groomed trails on the resort golf course wearing snowshoes If there is now snow on race morning the event will be run as a trail race.
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Register for Short Course 5k Snowshoe Seniors 60+CA$63.14
early bird
Now registering Oct 15 – Nov 14 -
CA$74.41
late fall
Nov 15 – Dec 14 -
CA$83.44
winter
Dec 15 – Jan 14 -
CA$93.58
late pricing
Jan 15 – Jan 24
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Long Course 10k Snowshoe Youth 13-19 Limited spots available
Price changes in 29 days 1 hour-
This is a two loop run/walk event wearing trail shoes on snow (weather permitting) on groomed trails on the resort golf course. If there is no snow on race morning the race will be run as a trail race.
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Register for Long Course 10k Snowshoe Youth 13-19CA$30.44
early bird
Now registering Oct 15 – Nov 14 -
CA$36.08
late fall
Nov 15 – Dec 14 -
CA$41.71
winter
Dec 15 – Jan 14 -
CA$47.36
late pricing
Jan 15 – Jan 24
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Long Course 10k Snow Shoe Adult 20-59 Limited spots available
Price changes in 29 days 1 hour-
This a two loop trail shoe run/walk on snow on the resort golf course. The trail will be groomed and marked for race morning. If there is no snow the event will be a run on the marked trails on the golf course
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Register for Long Course 10k Snow Shoe Adult 20-59CA$69.90
early bird
Now registering Oct 15 – Nov 14 -
CA$81.18
late fall
Nov 15 – Dec 14 -
CA$92.45
winter
Dec 15 – Jan 14 -
CA$103.73
late pricing
Jan 15 – Jan 24
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Long Course 10k Snow Shoe Senior60+ Limited spots available
Price changes in 29 days 1 hour-
This a two loop trail shoe run/walk event on snow on the resort golf course. If there is no snow on race morning the event will be run as a trail event
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Register for Long Course 10k Snow Shoe Senior60+CA$63.14
early bird
Now registering Oct 15 – Nov 14 -
CA$74.41
late fall
Nov 15 – Dec 14 -
CA$83.44
winter
Dec 15 – Jan 14 -
CA$93.58
late pricing
Jan 15 – Jan 24
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Trail shoe short course 5k 13-19 Limited spots available
Price changes in 29 days 1 hour-
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Register for Trail shoe short course 5k 13-19CA$30.44
early bird
Now registering Oct 15 – Nov 14 -
CA$36.08
late fall
Nov 15 – Dec 14 -
CA$41.71
winter
Dec 15 – Jan 14 -
CA$47.36
late pricing
Jan 15 – Jan 24
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Trail shoe Short course 5k 20-59 Limited spots available
Price changes in 29 days 1 hour-
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Register for Trail shoe Short course 5k 20-59CA$69.90
early bird
Now registering Oct 15 – Nov 14 -
CA$81.18
late fall
Nov 15 – Dec 14 -
CA$92.45
winter
Dec 15 – Jan 14 -
CA$103.73
late pricing
Jan 15 – Jan 24
-
Trail shoe Short course 5k 60+ Limited spots available
Price changes in 29 days 1 hour-
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Register for Trail shoe Short course 5k 60+CA$63.14
early bird
Now registering Oct 15 – Nov 14 -
CA$74.41
late fall
Nov 15 – Dec 14 -
CA$83.44
winter
Dec 15 – Jan 14 -
CA$93.58
late pricing
Jan 15 – Jan 24
-
Trail shoe Long Course 10k 13-19 Limited spots available
Price changes in 29 days 1 hour-
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Register for Trail shoe Long Course 10k 13-19CA$30.44
early bird
Now registering Oct 15 – Nov 14 -
CA$36.08
late fall
Nov 15 – Dec 14 -
CA$41.71
winter
Dec 15 – Jan 14 -
CA$47.36
late pricing
Jan 15 – Jan 24
-
Trail shoe Long course 10k 20-59 Limited spots available
Price changes in 29 days 1 hour-
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Register for Trail shoe Long course 10k 20-59CA$69.90
early bird
Now registering Oct 15 – Nov 14 -
CA$81.18
late fall
Nov 15 – Dec 14 -
CA$92.45
winter
Dec 15 – Jan 14 -
CA$103.73
late pricing
Jan 15 – Jan 24
-
Trail shoe Long Course 60+ Limited spots available
Price changes in 29 days 1 hour-
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Register for Trail shoe Long Course 60+CA$63.14
early bird
Now registering Oct 15 – Nov 14 -
CA$74.41
late fall
Nov 15 – Dec 14 -
CA$83.44
winter
Dec 15 – Jan 14 -
CA$93.58
late pricing
Jan 15 – Jan 24
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Trail Shoe 1k run/walk Youth/Adult/Senior Limited spots available
Price changes in 29 days 1 hour-
This is a one loop 1k run/walk trail shoe event for families who would like to participate in the 12 & under event
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Register for Trail Shoe 1k run/walk Youth/Adult/SeniorCA$30.44
early bird
Now registering Oct 15 – Nov 14 -
CA$36.08
late fall
Nov 15 – Dec 14 -
CA$47.36
winter
Dec 15 – Jan 14 -
CA$52.99
late pricing
Jan 15 – Jan 24
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Event schedule
- Fri, January 29, 2027 6:00 PM - Torch Light 4k Walk Non Competitive Eganridge Resort
- Sat, January 30, 2027 9:00 AM - Athlete On Course Training Eganridge Resort
- Sat, January 30, 2027 10:00 AM - Pre Race Package Pick Up BGC Office Fenelon Falls
- Sat, January 30, 2027 8:00 PM - Dancing For Dollars Fundraiser for BGC, Celebrations Lindsay
- Sun, January 31, 2027 10:00 AM - Snowshoe Canada Open Championship Eganridge
- Sun, January 31, 2027 2:00 PM - Family Outdoor Winter Festival Eganridge
Contact information
- Event contact
- David Robinson
- Website
- Visit website
