Super Frosty Loomis Snowshoe Race

Snowshoes? That’s right, when winter covers our beloved trails, some of us switch to snowshoes and keep on running. Racing snowshoes are a far cry from the tennis racket-shaped gear of yesteryear—you strap them on over your regular running shoes to get a stable platform that keeps you on top of the snow. It’s harder than running, but incredible exercise and huge fun to boot. So fight the frost and conquer the cold in this upstate NY snowshoe race—it’s the only one in the Ithaca area!

The well-marked 5K and 10K courses are part of the Hammond Hill State Forest trail system, which is commonly used for skiing and snowshoeing. It should be packed down unless there is a big snowfall the night before. We recommend the 5K distance if you have little to no experience snowshoeing, or if you plan to walk the entire distance. The 10K is intended for those who are well-trained and have some experience on snowshoes.

If you don’t have snowshoes (or good ones for running), a limited supply of Dion running snowshoes is available to rent during online registration.