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Manitoba Snowshoe Run

 Feb 17, 2025 - Louis Riel Day

Please join us this February on Louis Riel Day!!! The Manitoba Snowshoe Run is a not-for-profit fundraising event designed to test your limits and keep you active this winter. There will be a 5, or 10KM race option with prizes and snacks at the end. This annual event is held at the Northgate Trails, 10 minutes south of Dauphin MB.

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?

Anyone can run, but children under 12 need an adult with them.

WHAT DOES IT INVOLVE?

The race includes a 5 km run/walk and a 10 km run through snowshoe tracks

WHERE IS IT?

The start and finish lines are at the head of the Northgate Trails, 10 minutes south of Dauphin MB.   

WHEN DOES IT START?

Registration opens at 9 am, race starts at 10 am on Louis Reil Day at the picnic pavilion at the Northgate Trailhead. 

WHY?

To promote physical activity and getting healthy in a fun way.

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?

The early bird price for the 5 km race is $55, and the 10 km is $65. Price goes up $10 on Feb 1st

WHAT SHOULD I BRING?

Snowshoes, change of clothes, running shoes or light hiker, long tights or waterproof/breathable tights, Gators, base- mid-light layer jacket, gloves, sunglasses, water bottle.  * Make sure you layer, you will be cold at the start line, but will heat up as soon as you go.

WHAT'S THE TERRAIN LIKE?

Hilly groomed and ungroomed trail.

OTHER DETAILS

Check out the link below to stay in one of the Northgate Trails Mini cabins.  

https://northgatetrails.com/plan-your-trip/accommodations