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11th annual DION Summerstown Forest Snowshoe Race. This race is part of the Dion Canadian Snowshoe Series. 

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This race is sanctioned by Snowshoe Canada. For more information on Snowshoe Canada, we encourage you to visit their website at SnowshoeCanada.ca 

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DATE:

February 8, 2025​

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TIME:
10:00am  (NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION)

 

LOCATION: 

Summerstown Station
FOTST trails in the Summerstown Forest (10 minutes from Cornwall, ON). The trailhead and parking lot are in the Township of South Glengarry at 6150 County Road 27 (Summerstown Road) on the west side, 1. 6 kilometers north of Exit 804 of Highway 401

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We encourage you to 'Choose Cornwall' and check out the multitude of accommodations, in addition to a wide variety of dining options during your visit. 

 

DISTANCE:
7.5 km – Dion Points Series Race (medals and prizes to the top 3 overall and top master for both Male and Female)
4.4 km – Summerstown Forest Challenge (No Dion series points awarded. Prizes to top overall male and female only)

* Awards and Random prizes will be handed out and drawn at 11:20am..

 

COURSE:
Mostly single track with lots of possible passing areas, Packed rolling terrain making this a fast beautiful tree covered course.

 

FACILITIES:

There will be two  port-o potty on site. Please bring warm clothes to change into following the race.

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PARKING:
Free limited parking at race start for the early birds and the rest will be road side parking. 

 

SNOWSHOE RENTAL:
If you don’t own a pair of snowshoes, we have a limited number of Dion Snowshoes for rent, and are available on a first come, first serve basis when you register online, so register early! Rental fee is $10/race . Other snowshoes may be available for rental at various outdoor clubs and or stores.

 

WEATHER:
In the unlikely event of no snow, the race will still take place as a trail run (without snowshoes). Since the race will take place with or without snow, we cannot offer refunds or race transfers. 

 

ENTRY FEES:

EARLY ENTRY FEE: Until Jan. 14th 7.5 km race and 4.4km $35.00 |
REGULAR ENTRY FEE: Until Feb. 6th @ 12:01 pm  7.5 km race and 4.4km– $45.00

NO RACE DAY ENTRY 

** Race is capped at a maximum of 100 competitors. 

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RACE SOUVENIR:
Sign up early to guarantee your customized race souvenir. Available while supplies last to those who preregister.

 

REGISTRATION:

Register now at RaceRoster.com 

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POST RUN AWARDS:
• Merchandise awards from our sponsors.
• All participants are eligible for numerous draw prizes, including a pair of Dion Snowshoes. 
• Post race hot and cold snacks will be provided after the race.

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RESULTS:

Check our results page for all race results. 

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FUNDRAISER: 
All money raised will be donated to the Summerstown Forest school program.

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CONTACT:

Gilles Parisien - snowshoer118@gmail.com 

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DION CANADIAN SNOWSHOE SERIES:


Points will be awarded for each race in the Dion Series with the series champions being crowned at the final event in the series. For more information on the Dion Series, please click here​.

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