The Dion Snowshoe Squall has been named as the 2023 Ontario Provincial Snowshoe Running Championships by Snowshoe Canada! 

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DATE:

February 26th, 2023

 

LOCATION:

Hammond Hill

861 du Golf rd,

Hammond, ON

 

PARKING:

On site parking is limited. It is recommended to carpool or meet at theHammond Golf Course (600 du Golf rd.) and take one car the the race start 1K away.

**This is also where change rooms and bathroom amenities can be found pre-race.

There will be portable bathrooms on site but no running water.

 

ACCOMMODATIONS:

Hammond Hill currently has 3 heated yurts that can be rented. They have 2 double beds and are heated with propane heaters. For more information email andrew@hammondhill.ca

 

DISTANCE:

6 KM - Dion Canadian Snowshoe Series (Points Race) & 1 KM - 'Intro to Snowshoeing' (Participation Event)

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START TIME:

1 km - 10:30 am

6 km - 11:00 am

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ENTRY FEES:

Early Bird (Register by Feb 12 & receive extra draw prize entry) - 6km = $45 / 1km = $15 

Regular (Register from Feb 13-21) - 6km = $55 / 1km = $20

Sorry. No Late registration after Feb 21 or on / Race Day Registration

* Race is capped at a maximum of 120 entries for the 6km event & 40 entries for the 1km, so register early! 

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REGISTRATION:

Online registration is now open at Trackie.com

 

RACE KIT PICK UP:

Advanced - Saturday, February 25th from 2 - 6 PM @ Hammond Golf Course 600 du Golf Rd, Hammond ON

Race day - Sunday Feb. 26th, from 9:30 - 10:30am on race site.

 

RACE KIT:

• Beer ticket, warm pretzel voucher (on the day), post-race chilli and souvenir beer glass. 

 

COURSE DETAILS:

Explore the Hammond Hill forest over this scenic, 6 km (2 loops) and 1K (2 loops) course comprised of groomed and single track trails. The race course features technical elevation changes through undulating terrain. The 2 loop format allows spectators to cheer on their friends and family members.

 

POST RACE CEREMONY:

Held at Hammond Hill Beer Garden including a new 20x20 party tent that will be heated for a place to warm up.

• Broken Stick Brewing Company craft beer will be served with a warm pretzel.

• Chilli and soup will be served post race (included in race fees).

  Redeem your beer (or non-alcoholic beverage) and warm pretzel

• Awards - Draw prizes (In an effort to reward the largest number of participants only the winners will receive a prize. This will help us increase the number of draw prizes)

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AWARDS:

• Top male and female winners will receive awards from our sponsors

• Free night stay at Hammond Hill and a meal for 2 at Hammond Golf Course restaurant.

• All participants will be eligible for the many draw prizes including a pair of Dion Snowshoes!

 

SNOWSHOE RENTAL:

If you don’t own a pair of snowshoes, we have 30 pair of Dion Snowshoes for rent and are available during the online registration process. Make sure to check the box off if you need snowshoes. Rental fee is $10 per pair payable with cash on race day. All proceeds will go towards increasing and maintaining the rental fleet.

 

WEATHER:

In the unlikely event of no snow, the race will take place as a trail run (without snowshoes). If the race is held without snowshoes, we encourage you to wear a traction device on your shoes as the trail may be icy.

 

RESULTS:

Check our results page for all race results.

 

CONTACT:


Andrew Pagé

Race Director

Email: andrew@hammondhill.ca

Phone: 613-858-3282

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DION CANADIAN SNOWSHOE SERIES:


The 6K Open race will count towards the series points totals. The top seven finishers (male and female) in each race will receive points towards their series total. The highest total of points will win the series prize package of over $500.00, which includes a pair of Dion Snowshoes. 

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We will also be randomly drawing for a free pair of Dion Snowshoes and additional prizes at each race in the Dion Canadian Snowshoe Series. You must be at awards ceremony at each race to win! 

 

For more information on the Dion Series, please click here​.

 

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!