The DION CANADIAN SNOWSHOE SERIES supports the growth and participation in the sport and recreational activity of snowshoeing and snowshoe running for all ability levels; while providing quality competitive events at beautiful race venues.
Races are sanctioned and supported by Snowshoe Canada
CASH PRIZE PURSE:
Top 3 male and female competitors in the series will split a $1,200 cash prize ($300 for 1st, $200 for 2nd, $100 for 3rd).
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RACE PLACING/POINTS AWARDED
1st place = 10 points 6th place = 5 points
2nd place = 9 points 7th place = 4 points
3rd place = 8 points 8th place = 3 points
4th place = 7 points 9th place = 2 points
5th place = 6 points 10th place = 1 point ​
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SERIES GUIDELINES:
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Champions are determined by total points.
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Ties in races: split points.
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Ties in series: resolved by head-to-head placements, then by total finishing times.
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If snow conditions are poor, points will still be awarded for trail races.
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FREE SNOWSHOES!:
One pair of Dion Snowshoes will be randomly drawn as a prize at each race.
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FROSTY FOOT AWARD:
A $100 prize package, courtesy of Spafford Health and Adventure, will be awarded to the participant completing the most races. Ties will be decided by draw. (Top 3 series winners are ineligible.)
~ SNOWSHOE CANADA SANCTIONED EVENTS ~
Snowshoe Canada is the governing body in Canada for snowshoe running, racing and as a recreational activity. All races in the Dion Canadian Snowshoe Series have been sanctioned by Snowshoe Canada.
February 2, 2025
MONTANE YUKON ARCTIC ULTRA
Whitehorse, YT
Dion Snowshoes, with support from Spafford Health and Adventure, is partnering with Montane Yukon Arctic Ultra as MYAU's official Snowshoe Sponsor!
The Montane Yukon Arctic Ultra takes place in Yukon, Canada starting February 4, 2024 and is billed as ‘The World’s Coldest and Toughest Ultra’.​​​​​​​​
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To Be Determined
SNOWSHOE RUN AND FUN
Nobleton, ON
If you would like to try snowshoe running, check out “Snowshoe Run & Fun” put on by King Township at Cold Creek Conservation Area.
These are one hour recreational sessions. No experience required. Dion snowshoes will be provided.
The sessions are free, but registration is required.
Please see winter programs at: King.ca/Recreation​​​​​
Feb 13 - 27, 2025
ATHLETICS YUKON LEARN TO SNOWSHOE SERIES
Whitehorse, Yukon
​Group runs / learn to snowshoe series:
Thursday, February 13, 2025 - 6:00 p.m. start at Mount Mac
Thursday, February 20, 2025 - 6:00 p.m. start at Mt. Mac
Thursday, February 27, 2025 - 6:00 p.m. start at Mt. Mac
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