The Snowshoe David McCaw Memorial
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The David McCaw Snowshoe Memorial
The David McCaw Snowshoe Memorial is an annual snowshoe race held on January 2, 2027 at The Ark in Denholm, QC. The event is organized by Mad Trapper Racing and is presented in memory of David McCaw, a figure in the Ottawa outdoors and race community.
Participants can choose from multiple distances offered at The Ark:
- 3K snowshoe race on snow covered single track trails.
- 5K snowshoe race through forested trails.
- 10K two loop snowshoe course on lapped forest trails.
The 10K is run as a two loop course; leaders have recorded negative splits on this lapped route. The event includes on-site amenities and services such as professional timing, race bibs, a closed course, pre race orientation, prize giveaways, free parking, on site camping, and washrooms. Entries note included items such as a meal and free beer, and the post race buffet features homemade chili and brownies.
There is also a Full Season Pass option that covers this race plus the Bushtukah Night Race and the Season Finale. Early bird pricing and season pass fees are listed by the organizer. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
