Upper Midwest Snowshoe Races and Events   Last update March 4, 2013.

Important note:  Race information is always subject to change.  Please check occasionally for updates and verify information with the event contacts.  Races included in the Braveheart Snowshoe Racing Series are indicated with a link to the Series information page.  

January     February     March

Saturday, January  5 (Confirmed)     
   Rib Lake Snowshoe Adventure Run/Walk   [Braveheart Series]  
    5K, 10K
    9:00 am registration; 11:00 am races start
    Rib Lake, Wisconsin
    Information:  Todd & Kerri Olson  tkolson@centurytel.net
    Email:  info@skiriblake.com
    Website page with entry form:  http://www.skiriblake.com
    Results

Saturday, January 12  (Confirmed)  
   RASTA Snowshoe Hare   [Braveheart Series] 
    5K and 10K, 10:30 am, also a Kids race
    Rhinelander, Wisconsin
    Holiday Acres Resort
    Information:  Mary Lucas 715-360-3647
    Email:  marigo_round@yahoo.com
    Rhinelander Area Silent Trails Association (RASTA)
    Website:  www.rastatrails.org
    More details:  Registration 8:30 to 10:00 am, chili lunch post race
    2013 Entry form in PDF
    Results

    Note:  Races will be held regardless of weather and snow conditions!
               May be running with snowshoes or carrying them.  Be prepared
                for minimal snow or wet trails.

Sunday, January 13  (Confirmed)  
   Sasquatch Schuffle    [Braveheart Series] 
    5K and 10K
    Registration begins at 9:00 am, Races at 10:00 am
    Afton State Park
    Afton, Minnesota
    Website for registration: www.sasquatchshuffle.com

Sunday, January 13   Cancelled!
   King Boreas Snowshoe Race        
    7.5K Snowshoe Race  
    Lake Phalen Golf Course
    St. Paul, Minnesota
    Email: info@gosisu.org
    Website with online registration: http://www.sisuskiers.org/events/king-boreas-ski-race-and-family-event

Saturday, January 19  Cancelled!  
   Winteriffic Snowshoe Race   [Braveheart Series] 
    Minnesota USSSA State Championship
    10K, 20K, 30K
    Murphy Hanrehan Park
    Savage, MN
    Website:  https://sites.google.com/site/winterrificsnowshoerace/

Saturday, January 19  Cancelled!  
   Perkinstown Snowshoe Race   [Braveheart Series]   
    3 Mile, 6 Mile, Mountaineer's Race, Kids Fun Run
    9:00 am registration; 11:00 am races start
    Perkinstown Winter Sports Area, Wisconsin
    20 Miles Northwest of Medford, WI

    From the race director:
    Due to five days of unseasonably warm temperatures and 
    two days of rain, we were forced to cancel the 2013 
    Perkinstown Snowshoe Race.  For those pre-registered, 
    we are offering two options: 1. Defer your entry to the 2014 race.  
    2. Issue a refund for deposited checks or shred non-deposited 
    checks if authorized.  For questions, call Paula Liske @ 715-748-3872.  
    And... we promise to be back on January 18, 2014!
    
    Email: paula.liske@yahoo.com
    Event website with information and entry form:
    www.perkinstownsnowshoerace.com

Saturday, January 19 (Confirmed)  
   Yukon Days 
    3 Mile Snowshoe, (also running races 1 mile, 3 mile, and 1/2 mile kids )
    White Bear Lake, Minnesota
    Race course is on White Bear Lake, starts at White Bear Boat Works
    Website with entry form and on-line registration: 
    http://www.frontrunnerusa.com/event/yukon-days-run-and-snowshoe-pick-your-distance

Sunday, January 20  (National Qualifier Event)
   Rescheduled to February 17! 
   Boulder Lake Snowshoe Race  [Braveheart Series] 
    8K and 4K Snowshoe
    Boulder Lake Managment Area  
    Duluth, Minnesota
    Website:  http://www.boulderlakeskirace.com/
    Registration:  www.ZapEvents.com
    
    From the race director:
    The 10th Annual Boulder Lake Ski & Snowshoe Race 
    presented by Salomon has been rescheduled to Sunday, Feb 17th. 
    The lack of snow has made our backup hope not possible to 
    hold a lake race, and the snowshoe course is not groomable 
    until more snow arrives. The forecast is calling for extremely 
    cold temperatures starting Sunday as well, so we decided the 
    best thing to do is reschedule all the races to Feb 17th when we 
    should be able to pull off the regular course through the woods.

Saturday, January 26 (Confirmed - National Qualifier Event)
   Phillips Flurry   [Braveheart Series]
    5K and 10K, 10:00 am (8:00 - 9:45 am Registration)
    Phillips School Forest
    Phillips, Wisconsin
    Website: www.phillipsflurry.com
    Information:  Kristi Speer  715-339-6254
    Email:  info@phillipsflurry.com
    2013 Entry form in PDF
    Details:    $20 by 1/14/2013, $25 after
                    Age groups 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
                    Trophies to overall finishers, medals to top three in age groups
                    All children under 9 receive participation medal

    Note from race director:
    The trails were freshly groomed this morning (1/21/13), thanks to the
    couple inches of snow we received over the past few days!  The trails
    are looking good, and should only continue to improve as more snow
    and winter weather is predicted to come our way this week!
    So, be ready to SNOWSHOE!

Saturday, January 26 (Confirmed -  National Qualifier Event) 
  Iowa State Championships  [Braveheart Series]
    9:00 am 10K race, 5K Fun Run/Hike
    8:00 am registration, $20 
    Hartman Reserve Nature Center
    Presented by The Runner's Flat and www.CVAST.org
    Snacks after race
    Info: Scott Gall  319-277-1154
    Online registration:
    http://www.iowagames.org/Sports/WinterGames/Snowshoeing.aspx
    Email:  scott.runnersflat@gmail.com

    Note:  Also a Family snowshoe event Friday night, January 27.
    5 pm, Family Friendly Hike for families and kiddos
    Snowshoes provided, hot chocolate and snacks
    7 pm, Adult Night Hike
    $1 donation to Hartman Reserve or CVAST suggested
    Please call Scott at 319-277-1154 to reserve a spot.

    Races will be held regardless of snow or weather conditions!

Saturday, January 26 (Confirmed)
   Chippewa Valley Powder Keg   [Braveheart Series]   
    Lowes Creek County Park / Eau Claire County Expo Center
    Eau Claire, Wisconsin
    5 Mile, 2 Mile Run/Walk
    Fat bike race
    Info:  Jereme 715-894-7429
    Email: chippewaoffroad@hotmail.com
    Website:  http://chippewaoffroad.org/events/powderkeg

    Note from race director:
    At this point we plan to host the Powder Keg as planned, but 
    allow for participants to use whatever footwear they feel safest on.  
    We also plan to evaluate as the week goes on.

Saturday, January 26  ( Confirmed) 
   Mosquito Hill Snowshoe Races    [Braveheart Series]      
    5 Mile, 9:45 am;  3 Mile, 10:00 am;  1 Mile, 10:15 am,  800 meter kids, noon  
    New London, Wisconsin
    Info:  920-779-6433
    Details:  Registration opens at 8:30 am, closes 15 minutes before each race
                    Award ceremony 11:30 am
    Email:  Jessica.Miller@Outagamie.org
    Website: www.mosquitohill.com
    2013 Entry form in PDF

    From the race director: Our snowshoe trails are in poor condition. 
    The warm temps and heavy rain have made our lowland forest 
    a skating rink.  Luckily, there is no open water like there was last year. 
    That said, we are still planning to hold the race. We may 
    have to reroute it and we still need to determine whether 
    it will be on foot or on snowshoes. This will be contingent 
    on the condition of our hiking trails over the next week+. 
    For the time being, the race is still on!

    Trail Conditions As Of 1/22/2013: Snowshoe conditions remain the same. 
    At this point, we are encouraging racers to wear snowshoes with crampons 
    or race on foot using a removable ice-traction device such as Yaktrax. 
    Snow is in the forecast for Friday so another trail condition will be posted on Friday.

    Webpage with updates:  http://www.outagamie.org/index.aspx?page=275

Saturday, January 26   Cancelled! 
   Snowshoe Scamper [Braveheart Series] 
    5K and 10K Races start at 10:00 am
    Packet Pick-up 8:00 - 9:30 am
    La Crosse, Wisconsin
    Information: Jessica Robey 
    Email: robeyj@cityoflacrosse.org
    Register at following Website: www.cityoflacrosse.org

    Note from race director:
    Our event has been cancelled due to not having
    snow on the course.

Saturday, January 26 (Confirmed)  
   Bigfoot Snowshoe Boogie
    10K, 5K  9:00am
    Traverse City, Michigan
    Website:  www.runsnow.com
   
Saturday, February 2 (Confirmed)   
   The Udder Snowshoe Race        [Braveheart Series]   
    3 Mile, 10:30 am
    Athens, Wisconsin
    Erbach Park
    Email:  cjranch@yahoo.com
    Info:  Chris  715-257-9178
    2013 Entry form in Microsoft Word
    2013 Entry form in PDF
    Website:  Click this link   or    www.athenswis.com

Saturday, February 2 (Confirmed - National Qualifier Event)  
   Twin Cities Snowshoe Shuffle     [Braveheart Series]
    5K, 10K, 10:00 am    Children's Fun Run 11:30 am
    Long Lake Regional Park
    1500 Old Highway 8
    New Brighton, MN
    Details:    Race entry $35 ($40 after January 18)
                    New Dog Walk event, $25
                    Entries include T-shirt & Post-race chili feed and awards at East Side 
                       Neighborhood Services in Minneapolis
                    Snowshoes available for rent, $5.
                    Click here to view event Poster
    Information:  Karen Korba 612-787-4014
    Email:  agencyinfo@esns.org
    Websites:  www.esns.org
                        www.snowshoeshuffle.org
    Or register on www.active.com

Saturday, February 2 (Confirmed)  
   Iola Twilight          [Braveheart Series]       
    Iola Winter Sports Club
    Iola, Wisconsin
    5K, 10K,  Night time snowshoe race under the lights
    6:00 pm
    Information:  Jeff Crumbaugh 715-701-0360
    Email: info@greatlakesendurance.com
    Web site:  www.greatlakesendurance.com

Saturday, February 9 (Confirmed - National Qualifier Event)   
  Treehaven Tromp             [Braveheart Series]  
    5K, 10K
    Treehaven, Wisconsin
    Info:  John Heusinkveld 
    2013 Entry form in PDF

Saturday, February 16 (Confirmed)   
   Tahquamenon Falls        [Braveheart Series]
    5K, 15K   11:00 am
    Tahquamenon Falls State Park
    Paradise, MI
    Info:  Jeff Crumbaugh   715-701-0360
    Email: info@greatlakesendurance.com
    Web site:  www.greatlakesendurance.com

Saturday, February 16 (Confirmed)   
   Book Across the Bay
    10K, 6:00 pm snowshoe and ski race start
    Ashland-to-Washburn, Wisconsin
    Website:  www.batb.org 

Sunday, February 17 (Confirmed)
  Scotch Creek Woodland Waddle    [Braveheart Series] 
    5K 11:00 am    Kids 400 meter fun run 10:30am
    Scotch Creek Woodland Preserve
    Edgar, WI
    Information:  Mark Stankowski 715-574-1101
    Email: mastankowski@frontier.com
    2013 Entry form in Microsoft Word
    2013 Entry form in PDF

Sunday, February 17  (Confirmed - National Qualifier Event)
   Boulder Lake Snowshoe Race  [Braveheart Series] 
    8K and 4K Snowshoe, 11:06 am start
    Boulder Lake Managment Area  
    Duluth, Minnesota
    Email:  info@BoulderLakeSkiRace.com
    Website:  http://www.boulderlakeskirace.com/
    Registration:  www.ZapEvents.com
    
    Note:  Race was rescheduled from January 20 due to lack of snow.     
                Snow conditions are excellent now.

Sunday, February 17  (Confirmed)
   "Give us a Lift" Snowshoe Challenge  
    5K Snowshoe, 11:00 am start, 0.75K Kids race (10 & under)
    Razorback Ridges Trails  
    Sayner, Wisconsin
    Day of Registration 9:45 - 10:45 am,  
    Information:  Anne 715-614-3711  or giveusaliftsnowshoe@gmail.com
    Registration form:  http://sayner.wislib.org/multisites/Sayner/images/snowshoe%20challenge.pdf
    Entry fee $15 for 5K, $12 for Kids
    Proceeds go to Plum Lake Library Elevator Fund

Saturday, February 23 (Confirmed)  
   Snowshoe YooperBeiner Race/Tour          
    5K or 10K Race, 3K or 5K Tour/Walk
    9:00 am Registration; 11:00 am Start
    Wolverine Ski Trails
    Ironwood, Michigan
    Information:  Susan  906-932-4570 or 906-932-0509
    Website:  http://www.wolverinenordic.com/
    Event website with info and entry form:  http://www.yooperbeiner.com/

Sunday, February 24 (Confirmed)  
   Stomp the Swamp            [Braveheart Series]     
    6K or 12K 12:00pm, 1K Kids 11:30am
    Nine Mile County Forest
    Wausau, WI
    Information:  Judy or Jay Punke 715-675-5850
    Email: jjpunke@aol.com
    2013 Entry form in PDF

Saturday, March 2  (Confirmed) 
   Lake Wissota Loppet   [Braveheart Series]
    10K Snowshoe, 9 am 
    Lake Wissota, Wisconsin
    The Edge Restaurant, 9405 County Highway S 
    Information:  Contact Mike Bye   715-726-1125 
    Email:  LakeWissotaLoppet@gmail.com
    Web site: http://lakewissotaloppet.webs.com/
    Note: Also 10 K Classic and 10K & 30K Skating ski races

Saturday, March 2 (Confirmed)
  Prospect Lions Snowshoe Roar    [Braveheart Series] 
    Malone Park
    New Berlin, Wisconsin
    5K, Kids run, Team Category
    Registration 8:30 - 9:30 am, 5K at 10:00 am, Kids Fun Run 11:00 am
    (Team category individuals compete in 5K)
    Information:  John Ziino, 262-797-8746, 
    Email: johnziino@aol.com
    2013 Entry form in Microsoft Word
    2013 Entry form in PDF

Sunday, March 3 (Confirmed)
   Moose Tracks     [Braveheart Series]
    Minocqua Winter Park
    Minocqua, Wisconsin
    5K, 10K, 10K Mountaineer (all start at 11:00 pm); 1K Kids race follows
    Information:  Molly  715-356-6623
    info@minocquawinterpark.org
    Email:  pastimes2007@yahoo.com 
    Registration: http://minocqua.org/view/543229.html
    2013 Entry form in PDF

Sunday, March 3 (Confirmed)   
   Klondike Days Snowshoe Challenge   [Braveheart Series]
    Kids Relay races 11:00 am, 3 mile race 11:20 a.m., 1 or 3 mile tromp (walk) 11:30 a.m.
    Eagle River, Wisconsin
    Information:  Keilah Frickson 715-479-4442
    Email:  keilah.runnergirl@gmail.com
    Web site: www.klondikedays.org
    Race entry includes admission to Klondike Days Festival

Saturday, March 9  (Confirmed) 
   Lakewoods Hot Air Balloon Rally & 
    Hot Air For Hearts Snowshoe Races  [Braveheart Series]
    Braveheart Championship Race     
    5K, 10K, Relays
    Cable, Wisconsin 
    Lakewoods Resort
    Information:  P.C. or Heidi 715-794-2561
    Email:  heidi@lakewoodsresort.com
    Website:  www.lakewoodsresort.com
         Direct to online signup page:  http://www.lakewoodsresort.com/events/sponsored-events/hot-air-for-hearts 
 
    Update March 4:  Snow conditions very good.  More snow expected this week.
    Trails groomed; will be groomed again prior to race. 
    Weekend temperature predictions for highs in the 30s, lows in the teens.
    Should be great conditions for a race!

January     February     March

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