Dion Ignite the Night Snowshoe Race
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About the race
The Dion Ignite the Night Snowshoe Race is a night snowshoe event held at Upper Canada Village in Morrisburg, ON on Saturday, January 9, 2027. It is part of the Dion Canadian Snowshoe Running Series and takes place amid the village seasonal lights and historic buildings.
The course is a 5 km loop run on single-track open-field flagged trails and is mostly flat except for one hill. Runners complete two loops for the 10 km race and one loop for the 5 km race. A reliable, fully charged headlamp or light is required because the course is run at night.
Distances:
- 10 km Dion Points Series Race
- 5 km Challenge no series points awarded
The Harvest Barn inside the village will be used for bib pick-up on race day, refreshments, awards and draw prizes. There will be post-race awards for the top three male and female finishers in each race, additional draw prizes including a pair of Dion Snowshoes, and post-race snacks and hot chocolate. Participants are asked to bring their own cup to reduce waste.
A limited number of Dion snowshoes are available for rent when registering, and registered participants are eligible for a 10 percent discount on Dion Running Snowshoes by contacting the organizer with proof of registration. Dogs are not permitted. If there is no snow the race may proceed as a trail run without snowshoes; there are no transfers or refunds. The event is capped at 180 participants. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
