Dion Frontenac Snowshoe Race

2010
Report

Racer Reports:
David
EJ
John
Keith

Snowshoe Magazine article

2010
Results

Start Video

Photos:
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Date: Saturday, January 23, 2010

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Time: 10:00am (race day registration from 8:30 – 9:45am at the Park Office, Frontenac Provincial Park, Sydenham, ON)

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Distance: 7.3km

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Course: Featuring wide and single track trail that includes rolling terrain on a combination of potentially deep snow and packed trail sections. A little bit of everything on a beautiful backcountry course. Detailed map, course description and course preview video (and race tips).

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Location: Frontenac Provincial Park, Sydenham, ON (directions)

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Indoor Facilities: The Park Office at Frontenac Provincial Park will be open for registration, washrooms, awards ceremony and to stay warm when not racing.

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Park Fee: Please note that when entering Frontenac Park, there is an additional park fee of $13.00 per car unless you already have a park pass (please car pool when possible). Annual passes are available at the Park Office or online, and are good for all Ontario Provincial Parks.

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Snowshoes: Be sure to bring your snowshoes to the race! If you don’t own a pair of snowshoes, they are available for rental at various Kingston and area outdoor stores. For more information on snowshoe running, check out my article from Canadian Running Magazine which includes snowshoe running tips and a review of various running snowshoes available. If you have any questions, please contact us

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Dion Snowshoe Discount and Demo: All race participants are eligible for a 10% discount on Dion Running Snowshoes from Spafford Health and Adventure upon registration. We will also have some Dion demo snowshoes for you to try out after the race.

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Weather: In the unlikely event of no snow, the race will still take place as a trail run (without snowshoes).

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Early Entry Fee: $15.00 (Before January 1, 2010)

Regular Entry Fee: $20.00 (January 1 – 21, 2010)

Late Entry Fee: $25.00 (after January 21 and race day)

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RegistrationClick here for online registrationDownload entry form to drop off at Kingston Running Room or send by mail to us. Check confirmed entries here.
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Post Run Awards:

• First place male and female overall will win merchandise awards from our sponsors.

• All participants eligible for numerous draw prizes including a pair of Dion Running Snowshoes.

• Post race munchies and hot chocolate!
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Contact: For more information, please contact us.



Dion Snowshoes and Spafford Health and Adventure are proud sponsors of the Don't Get Lost Snowshoe Raid.

2009/2010 Greater Toronto, Kingston and Ottawa Region Snowshoe Racing Calendar:
 
December 12: Mad Trapper Race #1 (Low, Quebec…near Ottawa)
 http://www.synergyark.com/mad-trapper.html
 
January 2: Mad Trapper Race #2 (Low, Quebec)
http://www.synergyark.com/mad-trapper.html
 
January 23: Frontenac Snowshoe Race (Sydenham, Ontario)
 http://www.healthandadventure.com/
 
January 24: Muskoka Loppet Snowshoe Race (Huntsville, Ontario)
 http://arrowheadnordic.ca/
 
January 30: Mad Trapper Race #3 (Low, Quebec)
 http://www.synergyark.com/mad-trapper.html
 
February 20: Snowshoe Raid Adventure Race (Barrie, Ontario)
http://dontgetlost.ca/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=48&Itemid=66
 
February 27: Mad Trapper Race #4 (Low, Quebec)
http://www.synergyark.com/mad-trapper.html
 
* For information about U.S. snowshoe races, please visit Snowshoe Magazine and Dion Snowshoe Racing Series