Every hour, on the hour, strap in and tackle 5.5k of packed snowshoe trail until only one racer remains. This is Denholm's wildest winter loop, and it doesn't stop until someone blinks first.
World's Only Snowshoe Backyard Ultra
The only backyard ultra on snowshoes on Earth.
Same trail, every hour, again and again
Logic states the more you pack the trail, the easier each loop gets!
20 Years, Zero Cancellations
75+ snowshoe races held — never once cancelled, ever.
Legendary Post-Race Buffet
The buffet will be out all day, urging you to quit.
Off-Grid Ark Venue
Race from an off-grid cabin deep in Denholm, Quebec.
Free Beer
Hot Beverages
Meal
Finisher Medal
Free Parking
Pre Race Orientation
Prize Giveaways
Race Announcer
Washrooms
Sat, 09:00
CA$64.60 Price includes taxes and fees
The world's only Snowshoe Backyard Ultra: every hour, on the hour, racers complete a 5.5k trail loop (or a shorter 'Kristi Loop') until only one racer remains. Historically the last loop finishes before 8pm, making for up to ~50k of snowshoeing on packed winter trails.
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