The Dion Snowshoe Squall has been named as the 2023 Ontario Provincial Snowshoe Running Championships by Snowshoe Canada!
DATE:
February 26th, 2023
LOCATION:
Hammond Hill
861 du Golf rd,
Hammond, ON
PARKING:
On site parking is limited. If required, a shuttle service will
be provided to ferry between the course and golf course
club house where the race awards and Dion race series
awards ceremonies will be conducted.
ACCOMMODATIONS:
Hammond Hill currently has 5 heated units for rent on the
property (1 yurt, 2 pioneer cabins and 2 trapper shacks).
For more information or to book, please click here.
START TIME:
11 am
DISTANCE:
6 KM
This race is sanctioned by Snowshoe Canada.
ENTRY FEES:
Early Bird - $35 (by January 2nd) (receive 1+ entry to draw prizes)
Regular - $45 (Jan. 3rd to Feb 20)
* Race is capped at a maximum of 100 entries, so register early!
REGISTRATION:
Online registration coming in mid-December 2022. Check back soon!
RACE KIT PICK UP:
- Advanced - February 23 & 24, 2-6PM @ Hammond Golf Course, 600 du Golf Rd. Hammond ON
- Race day - Sunday Feb. 27th, from 9:30 - 10:30am on site.
RACE KIT:
- Beer ticket and warm pretzel (on the day), and post race chilli.
- Souvenir TDB (Will be unveiled after the early bird registration)
COURSE DETAILS:
Explore the Hammond Hill forest over this scenic, 6 km course comprised of groomed and single track trails. The race course features technical elevation changes through undulating terrain.
For the spectators, there will be two mid race point cheer stations.
POST RACE CEREMONY:
Held at Hammond Golf Course in the restaurant where Broken Stick Brewing Company craft beer is served.
- Chilli will be served post race (included in race fees) - Redeem your beer and warm pretzel
- Awards
- Draw prizes (In an effort to reward the largest number of participants only the winners will receive a prize. This will help us increase the number of draw prizes)
AWARDS:
- Top male and female award from our sponsors
- Free night stay at Hammond Hill cabin and a meal for 2 at Hammond Golf Course restaurant.
- All participants will be eligible for the many draw prizes including a pair of Dion Snowshoes!
SNOWSHOE RENTAL:
If you don’t own a pair of snowshoes, we have 30 pair of Dion Snowshoes for rent and are available during the online registration process. Make sure to check the box off if you need snowshoes. Rental fee is $10 per event.
WEATHER:
In the unlikely event of no snow, the race will take place as a trail run (without snowshoes). If the race is held without snowshoes, we encourage you to wear traction devices on your shoes as the trail may be icy.
RESULTS:
Check our results page for all race results.
CONTACT:
For more information, please contact Race Director, Andrew Pagé at aimpm7@gmx.com
DION CANADIAN SNOWSHOE SERIES:
The first place male and female winner of the Dion Canadian Snowshoe Series will each win a pair of top-of-the-line Dion running snowshoes at the conclusion of the series. We will also be randomly drawing for a free pair of Dion Snowshoes and additional prizes at each race in the Dion Canadian Snowshoe Series. You must be at awards ceremony to win! For more information on the Dion Series, please click here.
The Dion Snowshoe Squall is the final race in the Dion Canadian Snowshoe Series. Series champions will be crowned at the post race awards ceremony!