February 4, 2012 - 9am
Results are now posted with links above!
Photos will be available at www.sweatyphoto.com within a week.
Snow-covered woods, hot chocolate, s'mores, roaring fireplaces and snowshoing are all available at YMCA Camp Manitou-Lin's Snowshoe Shuffle; the best of what winter in Michigan has to offer all in one place! If you are looking to work off a few holiday dinners, enjoy snowshoeing through beautiful West Michigan or simply want to try something new and fun for the entire family, then the Snowshoe Shuffle is for you. Snowshoeing is a zero learning curve activity so come one and all for a day of outdoor winter fun!
Located on the grounds of beautiful YMCA Camp Manitou-Lin, this 5K snowshoe race winds through 200 plus acres of pristine winter woodlands. First time snowshoers, experts and athletes of all ages will are welcome to experience the fulfillment that can only be associated with athletic achievement. The mostly flat 5 kilometer course provides the perfect degree of difficulty for anyone looking to fulfill their desire for outdoor activity in the middle of winter.
After the race, athletes are welcome to enjoy hot coco, s'mores and other post-race refreshments in the warm and friendly confines of Camp Manitoulin’s lodge. Awards will be presented to top male and female participants.
No snow on the ground? No worries! Just bring your running shoes and prepare for a one-of-a-kind trail running experience.
YMCA camp Manitou-Lin has a limited number beginner snow shoes available so bring your own. However, if you are interested in renting quality snowshoes for this event, please view the Snowshoe Rental tab above.
Ladies and Gentleman; let’s start shuffling!
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Event Information
Registration 30.00 | Individuals 25.00 | Families of 3 or more (per person)
Day of Registration 7:30-8:45am Saturday, February 4th, 2012
What to Bring - Snowshoes - Gloves - Hat - Thermal Leggings - Running Shoes - Other Winter Wear
Bag check-in available - Keep your clothes dry! Click here to download a mail-in entry form
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