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Upper Midwest Snowshoe Races   Last update February 1, 2024.

We are beginning updates for the 2024 season.

Race Directors please keep us in mind to publicize your event this season.   Use email address cutemoose(at)cpinternet.com
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National Snowshoe Championship Update:
There is currently little to NO snow on the course.
Weather is forecast to be in the mid-40's up to race day.
There may be rain a couple days prior to the event.
The event will be held, almost certainly as a trail race.

Important notes:

-Race information is always subject to change.
-Please check for updates and verify information with event contacts.


2024 Schedule

Saturday, January 6 (Confirmed)     
  
North End Classic     
    10K 9:45 am; 5K 10:00am
    $31 online or mail-in registration only, no day of registration
    North End Ski Club cabin, Cable, Wisconsin
    Information call or text Shelly Wilson at 715-307-3720
    Email: shellywilson68@gmail.com
    Website with registration: Event Website
    Race will be held regardless of snow conditions.
    May be a trail run or snowshoes optional.

Saturday, January 6 (Confirmed)     
  
Duluth Winter Trail Running Series     
    Half Marathon and Marathon Snowshoe, 9:30 am start
    Lester Park
    Duluth, Minnesota
    Website with registration: Event Website

Saturday, January 6 (Confirmed)     
  
Snowshoe Scurry #1     
    5K and 10K, 9:00 am
    Arborteum, Grady Tract, Madison, WI
    Madison, Wisconsin
    Website with registration: Event Website

Saturday, January 6 (Confirmed)     
  
Duluth Winter Trail Running Series     
    10K Snowshoe, 9:30 am start
    Hartley Park
    Duluth, Minnesota
    Website with registration: Event Website

Saturday, January 13  (Confirmed)
  RASTA Snowshoe Hare  
    6K and 10K, 10:30 am
    Rhinelander, Wisconsin
    Holiday Acres Resort on Lake Thompson
    Information:  Sarah and Rich Reidinger 715-362-5070
    Email:  sarahfisher_@hotmail.com
    Rhinelander Area Silent Trails Association (RASTA)    

Saturnday, January 27 (Confirmed)
 Phillips Flurry
  
 5K and 10K, 10:30 am start, there WILL BE day of registration
    Phillips School Forest
    Phillips, Wisconsin
    Website: www.phillipsflurry.com
    Information:  Kristi Speer  715-339-6254
    Email:  info@phillipsflurry.com
    Details:   Vitual Option - Register and run on your own between December 18 and January 28.
       Report results and receive race swag.
    Website with registration: Registration Website
    Facebook page with trail photos: Flurry Facebook
       Snow conditions are good, trails packed, will be on snowshoes.

Saturday, January 27  (Confirmed)
  IRONBULL Ring of Snow 
    6K Race or Twilight Hike
   Tribute Golf Course  
    Wausau, Wisconsin
    Website:  https://www.ironbull.org/ring-of-snow    
    Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/events/2342509702616393e
     Free snowshoe rentals available!    

Saturday, January 27  (Confirmed)
  Noquemanon 15 Mile   Snowshoe 
    1:10 pm Start(Eastern Time)
    Al Quaal Recreation Area  
    Ishpeming, Michigan
    Website:  http://www.noquemanon.com/snowshoe    

Saturday, January 27 (Confirmed)
   Bigfoot Snowshoe
    1 Mile, 5K, 10K, 9:00 am Eastern Time
    Traverse City, Michigan

    Website:  www.runsnow.com

Saturday, January 27 (Confirmed)     
  
Snowshoe Scurry #2     
    5K and 10K, 9:00 am
   McCarthy Conservation Park,
   Cottage Grove/Sun Prairie, Wisconsin
    Website with registration: Event Website

Saturday, February 3  (Confirmed)
  Himanji Winter Challenge 
    5K, 10.00 am Start
    Ripco Road Park Unit  
    Eagle River, Oneida County, Wisconsin
    Website:  https://www.taralila.org/himanaji-winter-challenge
    Registration Website:  https://runsignup.com/Race/WI/EagleRiver/HimanajiWinterChallenge    

Saturday, February 3 (Confirmed)     
  
Duluth Winter Trail Running Series     
    5K Snowshoe and 4 Hour, 9:00 am start
    Lester Park
    Duluth, Minnesota
    Website with registration: Event Website

Sunday, February 4 (Confirmed)
   City of Lakes Loppet                 
     Point-to-Point, Cedar Lake to Wirth Park
     Minneapolis, Minnesota
     10K10:40 am
     Web site:  https://www.loppet.org/events/snowshoe/

Saturday, February 10  (Confirmed)
  Snowshoe the Ritter 
    5K, 10.00 am Start
    Ritter Farm Park  
    Lakeville, Minnesota
    Website:  https://runtheritter.com/snowshoe-information/    

Saturday - Sunday, February 10 - 11 (Confirmed)   
  NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
   Eau Claire, Wisconsin
    Lowes Creek County Park
      10K Men and Women Championship, 5K Juniors Championship
      5K Super Masters (65+) Championship & Powder Keg Citizen Run/Walk
      Half Marathon Championship and 4-person relay.
      Kids Kilo
    Website:  https://ussnowshoe.com/

Course Conditions Update:
There is currently little to NO snow on the course.
Weather is forecast to be in the mid-40's up to race day.
There may be rain a couple days prior to the event.
The event will be held, almost certainly as a trail race.

Saturday, February 3 - 25 (Confirmed)     
  
Wolverine Snowshoe Challenge      
    NOT a race, no timing, run total distance or in parts
    Ironwood, Michigan 49938
    Email:  wolverinenordic@gmail.com
    Website: Website

Sunday, February 11 (Confirmed)
  Scotch Creek Woodland Waddle     

    5K Starts 11:00 am, Kids race starts 10:45 am
   
Scotch Creek Woodland Preserve
    Edgar, WI
    Information: Diane Drinsinger 715-212-9269
    Email: WoodlandWaddle@yahoo.com
    Facebook: Click Here

Sunday, February 11 (Confirmed)
   Vasasaurus Stomp
    6K Snowshoe, 11:00 am ET
    Timber Ridge Resort, Traverse City, Michigan

    Website:  https://vasa.org/race-info-new

Saturday, February 17 (Confirmed)
  Book Across the Bay
    10K, 6:00 pm snowshoe and ski race start
    Ashland, Wisconsin
    New Course!
    Website:  www.batb.org 

Saturday, February 17 (Confirmed)
 Iowa State Games
    5K and 10K, 9:00 am
   The Lodge at George Wyth State Park
    Waterloo, Iowa
    Website:  https://www.iowagames.org/event/winter-iowa-games/snowshoeing/ 

Saturday, February 24  (Confirmed)
  Snowbound in the Underdown 
    6 mile or 3 mile snowshoe
    Prairie Dells Trail Head  
    Merrill, Wisconsin
    Website:  https://www.ironbull.org/snowbound-in-the-underdown    
    Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/events/1105163740469287
         Free snowshoe rentals available!


More to come as information is received. Stay safe!