Description:

The Himanaji (Hi-ma-NA-ji) Winter Challenge is a 5k snowshoe race hosted by Tara Lila at the Ripco Road Park Unit in Oneida County, Wisconsin.
– Race Date: January 31, 2026

– Start Time: 10:00 am

– Race Distance: 5.1 km

– Race Location: 7550 Ripco Road, Eagle River, WI

– Race Fee: $20.00

– Race Director: Chris Nafziger, all inquiries can be sent to: “[email protected]”

The name of the race comes from two Sanskrit words: “Himana (adj.)” meaning “snowy”, and “Aji (n.)” meaning “racecourse”. We hope this challenge will inspire you to test yourself physically as you explore the beautiful Northwoods in the winter.