2025 Dion Snowy Soles Snowshoe Race

Exciting Competition at the Dion Snowy Soles Snowshoe Race

The Dion Snowy Soles Snowshoe Race took place on Saturday, January 25, at the scenic Goodrich-Loomis Conservation Area near Castleton, ON. As the third event in the Dion Canadian Snowshoe Series, the race brought together enthusiastic participants who enjoyed spectacular conditions along the challenging 7-kilometer course.

Men's Race Highlights

Bernie Hogan of Bancroft emerged as the overall winner in an impressive time of 29:31. Finishing second was Charley Murphy, with a time of 30:26, while Jeremy Veenstra claimed the third spot, completing the race in 34:58. 

In the masters (40+) category, Michal “The Joggler” Kapral was top master in 38:40.

Women’s Race Highlights

In the women’s competition, Kim Murphy took the top spot with an exceptional time of 39:36. Tanja Urbancic-Venemore secured second place in 50:01, followed by Sheri Hogeboom in third with a time of 51:06. 

The women’s masters category was won by Sandra Malmqvist Prvulovic, who crossed the line in 51:54.

Thank you!

A huge thank you goes out to Erin McDougall, Naomi Coker from Dirty Soles Trail Running, and the dedicated team of volunteers who ensured the race ran smoothly. Thanks as well to the series sponsors: Dion Snowshoes, Spafford Health and Adventure, and XACT Nutrition.

What’s Next in the Series?

Looking ahead, the Dion Canadian Snowshoe Series is gearing up for an exciting double-header on the weekend of February 8. Racers can look forward to:

The Dion Summerstown Forest Snowshoe Race near Cornwall, ON.
The Snownergie Snowshoe Race in Boischatel, QC, which will also serve as the 2025 Canadian Snowshoe Running Championships.