Dion Frontenac Park Snowshoe Race

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The Dion Frontenac Park Snowshoe Race is the first race of the 2012 Dion Eastern Ontario Snowshoe Running Series.

We are thrilled to announce that the Dion Frontenac Park Snowshoe Race is a Canadian qualifying race for the Snowshoe World Championship to be held in Quebec on March 9 – 11, 2012. For information on qualifying standards, please see criteria at the bottom of this page.

DATE:
Saturday, January 21, 2012

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

DISTANCE:
6.7km

COURSE:
Featuring a rugged 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.

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

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

PARK PASS:
New for 2012 is that a daily park car pass is included with your race entry. Each car must display a pass while at Frontenac Provincial Park. Passes will be given out at race day registration. If you already have an annual/seasonal pass, you can use that. Please car pool when possible as it’s the responsible thing to do, allows more room in the parking lot and the race is charged on a per car/permit basis.

SNOWSHOES:
If you don’t own a pair of snowshoes, we have a limited number of Dion Snowshoes to lend out, and are available on a first come, first serve basis. Please contact us if you would like a pair reserved. Other snowshoes may be available for rental at various Kingston and area outdoor stores.

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.

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

EARLY ENTRY FEE: $25.00 (Before December 21, 2011)
REGULAR ENTRY FEE: $30.00 (December 22 – January 18)
LATE ENTRY FEE: $35.00 (Race day)

REGISTRATION:

POST RUN AWARDS:
• First place male and female overall will win merchandise awards from our sponsors.
• All participants eligible for numerous draw prizes.
• Post race munchies and hot chocolate! (Please bring your own mug/cup/water bottle to cut down on waste. Thank you)

RACE RESULTS, PHOTOS AND VIDEOS:
2012 Race Report and Results, Photos, Get Out There Magazine Video Report and race photos
2011 Race Results, Video and Photo Gallery #1 , Photo Gallery #2, Photo Gallery #3
2010 Race Results
2010 Race Report
2010 Photo Gallery 1
2010 Photo Gallery 2
2010 Photo Gallery 3

CONTACT:
For more information, please contact info@healthandadventure.com

SPONSORS:

THE 2012 SNOWSHOE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP:

Snowshoe World Championship – Qualifying:
We are thrilled to announce that the Dion Frontenac Snowshoe Race is a Canadian qualifying race for the Snowshoe World Championship to be held in Quebec on March 9-11, 2012. The top 3 Canadian males and top 3 Canadian females at the Dion Frontenac Snowshoe Race who achieve the time standard set for the race will receive a free entry, accommodations and meals for the Snowshoe World Championship. The time standard is 42:30 for males and 49:30 for females on the rugged 6.7km Frontenac course. For further information on the Snowshoe World Championship, please visit www.raquettequebec.com