White River Snowshoe
Jan 24, 2024 at 10:00 AM
White River Snowshoe
Mt. Hood OR,
USA
Entry Fee $20
(Lowest or Early Registration)
Entry Fee 2 $25
(Highest or Late Registration)
Prize Money: no
Distance(s):
- 4K
- 8K
- 4K
Type: Snowshoe
Starting Elevation: 4400
High Point: 5000
Percent of the course on un-paved trails: 100%
First Year of the Event: 2003
Description:
The snowshoe events are designed for everyone. If you can walk 5-miles you will finish. There will be great competition for the endorphin junkies and great scenery and camaraderie for those looking for a little outdoor adventure. The two events make up the largest snowshoe race in the Northwest.
White River 8K:
The White River 8K will begin at the White River West Sno-Park. The course is a 2-loop adventure through the White River Canyon. This is the oldest snowshoe event in the northwest. The route will leave the sno-park and travel to the end of the canyon and return. The course is a narrow loop. — SOME COURSE CHANGES WILL be made if weather dictates. Course updates will be posted. Some of the course will be designed to include/accommodate snow conditions. It will be 8K.
White River 4K:
The White River 4K will begin at the White River West Sno-Park. The course travels through the upper White River Canyon.
Start Location:
White River West Sno-Park
From Portland take HWY 26 to Mt. Hood. Continue past Government Camp a few miles to the HWY 35 junction. Take HWY 35 (North/East) towards Hood River. The Sno-Park will be a few miles past the intersection on the west side of the road. Be sure to have a current Sno-Park Permit.
Registration and Check-in:
Day of race number pick-up and registration will begin at 8:30 AM on race morning — at White River WEST Sno-Park
Awards:
Awards will be given out for top overall and division finishers (for both events).
8K: 19&Under,20-29,30-39,40-49,50-59,60-69,70+
4K: 10&Under, 11-14,15-19,20-29,30-39,40-49,50-59,60-69,70+
Post Event:
Depending on the weather and conditions, age group awards will be presented following the event. If they are not presented following the event, they will be mailed. There will be savory treats and some random prizes to give away too.
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Map
Past Event Dates
Held on Jan 24, 2024
Held on Jan 15, 2023
Held on Jan 16, 2022
Held on Jan 19, 2020
Held on Jan 20, 2019
Held on Jan 14, 2018
Held on Jan 15, 2017
Held on Jan 17, 2016
Held on Jan 18, 2015
Held on Jan 19, 2014
Held on Jan 20, 2013
Held on Jan 22, 2012
Held on Jan 23, 2011
Held on Jan 24, 2010
Held on Jan 18, 2009
Held on Jan 20, 2008
Held on Jan 21, 2007
Held on Feb 27, 2005
Held on Jan 11, 2004
Held on Jan 12, 2003
Held on Jan 13, 2002