Date: Sunday, January 27th, 2008   Where: Kanatota Lodge, Webster Park, Webster, NY   Start Time: Schedule see below Note: staggered event start times    Distances: (Loads of Options): Sprints 1500 Meter SnowShoe 100 Meter SnowShoe 200 Meter SnowShoe 400 Meter SnowShoe Distance Events 2 Mile Fun Shoe (perfect for beginners/kids and families) 4 Mile SnowShoe Race Half Marathon -13 Mile Snowshoe Race (this is a loop course with a aid station every 2 milesish) Please Note: Due to the large amount of snowfall in December, the Park decided to not allow biking within the park.  Therefore, the duathlon portion has been replaced with a 13 mile snowshoe race, yes a longer distance but equal the fun!!!!!

2006 Results Overall Run Results       Run Gender Results       Bailor and Du Results       Gender Du Results 2007 Results Duathlon Results    4 Mile Snow Shoe Results     2 Mile FunShoe Results     Sprints Results 2008 Results Overall and Age Group Results Accommodations   Course Description   Volunteers   Packet Pickup   Race Fees   Post Race   Awards  Directions

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Lake Effect Snowshoe Festival has now expanded to a full blown SnowShoe Suite of events, several of which are Empire State Games Qualifiers.  The Sprints are directed by Mike McCullough, Jan McCullough, Lou Katz and Mike Weinpress.  The Distance Events are directed by YellowJacket Racing.  There is literally something for everyone to try.

Packet Pickup/Last Minute registration is Friday, January 25th (10-7PM) & Sat. January 26th (10-5PM) at Fleet Feet Sports, 2210 Monroe Ave, Rochester, NY 14618.  You can register day of as well, but we do discourage that.

Accommodations

    Fairfield Inn by Marriott (585) 671-1500, 915 Hard Rd., Webster, NY 14580 (about 3 miles from race site)

Course Description

Distance SnowShoe Course Description: The 4 Mile Snow Shoe course is a double loop, where one loop is 2 miles.  Thus the 2 Mile Fun Shoe is one loop.  The 13 Miler is 6 loops of the 2 mile course.  Yes, it will equal 13 miles. The course itself will be dependent on the amount of snow, but it's a mixture of fields and trails.

Sprint SnowShoe Course Description:  This will be a 400 Meter track course in the open field area.

Race Schedule: 

7:30AM    Registration for all events Begins

8:30AM    The Half Marathon Begins

8:30AM    Sprint Races begin with the 1500 going first, then the 100, 200 and 400.  Each will begin upon completion of the previous event.

10AM     The 2 Mile Fun Shoe and 4 Mile Snow Shoe Begins

11:30AM    Awards Ceremony

Awards: 

4 Mile Awards: Overall Male and Female and First M/F in 10 Year Age Groups

Half Marathon Awards: Overall Male and Female and First M/F in 10 year age groups

Volunteers: We are seeking volunteers for this event to work the Aid Station and Water Stop on the run Course, Finish Line and Sag runner.  For your time your will receive a discount eligible for future YellowJacket Racing Events - called a Buzz Buck.  If interested contact us here.

Packet Pickup: Available at Fleet Feet Sports, 2210 Monroe Avenue, Rochester, 14618 on Friday, January 25th (10-7) or Saturday, January 26th (10-5) or race day at Kanatota Lodge

You can also register at  2210 Monroe Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618 starting Soon

Fees:   

Race Menu:  

If you plan on renting SnowShoes please denote on your application.  Rentals are on first come first serve basis through Fleet Feet Sports.

If no snow, then the events will become a trail race.  The Sprints will still take place, and snowshoes must be worn.

Directions to Park: Take Route 104 to Holt Rd.  Head North on Holt Rd towards Lake Rd.  Turn Left onto Lake Rd.  The Lodge is on the left.  Map of Area

Parking:  Space is limited in the Kanatota Lots.  Please park close together.  Overflow parking is near the White House Parking Lot on the Lake or at the Pier Lot area.  Also be wary of traffic on Lake Rd.

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