10K
Sat, 10:00
CA$48.70 Price includes taxes and fees
A 10K two-loop snowshoe race through the forested trails at The Ark, dedicated to David McCaw; leaders have recorded negative splits on this lapped course.
The Snowshoe David McCaw Memorial
First race of the season. Best brownies of your life.
- Date
- Location
- The Ark, Denholm, QC
Registration unavailable
Overview
David McCaw never missed a Mad Trapper event. Now the trails near Denholm carry his name every January. Pick a distance from 3k to 10k, then stick around for the post-race buffet that everyone agrees is the best social in snowshoe racing.
Highlights
McCaw Memorial Legacy
Annual tribute to a beloved Ottawa outdoors community legend
World's Only Snowshoe BYU
The only Snowshoe Backyard Ultra on Earth runs here
Run Across a Frozen Lake
Season Finale features a flat 1k sprint across a lake
20 Years, Zero Cancellations
75+ races held — not one cancelled, even in ice storms
Homemade Chili & Brownies
Warm up post-race with Monique's chili and world-famous brownies
What’s included in the entry
Meal
Free Parking
Professional Timing
Race Bib
Race options
3K
Sat, 10:00
CA$48.70 Price includes taxes and fees
A 3K snowshoe race through snow-covered single track trails at The Ark, held in memory of David McCaw, a beloved figure of the Ottawa outdoors and race community.
5K
Sat, 10:00
CA$48.70 Price includes taxes and fees
A 5K snowshoe race through the forested trails at The Ark, honoring the memory of David McCaw, a pillar of the Ottawa outdoors and race community.
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Things to know
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