The world's only Backyard Ultra on snowshoes
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.
Run Across a Frozen Lake
Race a flat 1km stretch across an actual frozen lake.
20 Years, Zero Cancellations
75+ snowshoe races held — never once cancelled, ever.
Legendary Post-Race Buffet
World-Famous Mad Trapper Brownies await every finisher.
Off-Grid Ark Venue
Race from an off-grid cabin deep in Denholm, Quebec.
Meal
Aid Stations
Free Parking
Live Entertainment
Race Bib
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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