RACE UPDATES:
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Registration:
Online registration closes on January 30th. Registration forms can be downloaded and printed and brought to the park on race day. In person registration, and bib pick up, can be done on Friday, February 1st from 5-7 p.m. at East Side Neighborhood Services, 1700 2nd Street NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413. Race day registration will take place at Long Lake Regional Park starting at 8:00 a.m. Snowshoes: Snowshoes will be distributed at the park on race day to those who have reserved them. We have secured a limited amount of additional snowshoes available on a first come first served basis. Course conditions: Snow conditions have dictated a change to the 10k course. The 5k course will still go along as planned, but the 10k course will double the 5k trail to complete the course. |
The 8th Annual Dash in the Snow
5K & 10K Run/Walk
Saturday, February 2nd, 2013
Long Lake Regional Park
New Brighton, MN
The Twin Cities Snowshoe Shuffle (TCSS) is the biggest snowshoe race in Minnesota! Participants come from around the country to participate in this fun and challenging winter race. The TCSS is the 3rd largest regional qualifier for the US Snowshoe Association's 2013 Dion National Snowshoe Championship race.
The race is also part of the Braveheart Series, a free series that allows racers to earn points and win free prizes.
There are 4 courses: a 5K and a 10K track set up for the racers, a 2k dog walk, and a "fun run" course set up for the kids! Awards are given to the top 3 men and women finishers in each of 7 age categories, which are listed on the registration form. The race will be officially timed.
Not that serious? This event is fun for people of all ages and abilities. Walking or running with snowshoes is a fun and healthy activity. The TCSS is a great opportunity to get outside with your friends or family!
Proceeds from the 2013 TCSS are used to provide scholarships for children to attend Camp Bovey, a summer camp. Camp Bovey's mission is to provide a safe place for youth to have fun while participating in outdoor activities that help build respect for themselves, one another and the environment.
NEW THIS YEAR: Canines for Camp - 2K Dog Walk
Since the Twin Cities Snowshoe Shuffle's inception, we have noticed an increasing turnout of racers with dogs. Racers will still be able to run or walk in the snowshoe race with their dogs, but we created a sub-event for dog lovers that is less competitive and more relaxing, but still a great way to get exercise for owners and dogs during the cold winter months. Each participant will receive a gift bag with dog items as well as a race shirt.
NEW THIS YEAR: Canines for Camp - 2K Dog Walk
Since the Twin Cities Snowshoe Shuffle's inception, we have noticed an increasing turnout of racers with dogs. Racers will still be able to run or walk in the snowshoe race with their dogs, but we created a sub-event for dog lovers that is less competitive and more relaxing, but still a great way to get exercise for owners and dogs during the cold winter months. Each participant will receive a gift bag with dog items as well as a race shirt.
REGISTRATION: $35 entry fee, $40 after January 18th, ($20 for students aged 13-23) and $25 for the dog walk allows you to participate and includes an event shirt and chili lunch after the race. Snowshoes will be available for rental. Register on Active.com.
PACKET PICK-UP:
Before the race: Avoid race-day lines and check-in early! You can get your race number and confirm shoe rental. Packet pick up is on Friday, February 1 from 5-7 at East Side Neighborhood Services.
On Race Day: The race starts at 10:00am, but packet pick-up starts at 8:00am. We encourage you to arrive early to give yourself plenty of time to pick up your race number (and snowshoes if you are renting) and stretch and warm up before the race.
RACE RESULTS: While the race has been run since 2006, race results are available online for the following years:
2010, 2011, 2012
2010, 2011, 2012
LODGING: For out-of-town racers, we have reserved a block of rooms at the Homewood Suites by Hilton. The hotel is offering a special rate and is located less than a mile from the race. Contact the hotel at (651) 631-8002 for details.
The Twin Cities Snowshoe Shuffle honors the memory of Joe Holewa, event co-founder and a lifelong snowshoer up to age 87.
Check out this video from the 2010 Twin Cities Snowshoe Shuffle!
Twin Cities Snowshoe Shuffle on Facebook
10K Map
5K Map
5K Map
Register by Mail or Online
An entry fee of $35 ($20 for students aged 13-23) includes registration, a long sleeved knit shirt and a post event warm-up chili lunch. Local sports equipment outlets have rental equipment and a limited number of shoes can be rented through the registration form.
- Awards will be given to the top 3 men and women finishers in each of 7 categories categories which are listed on the registration form
- A United States Snowshoe Association regional qualifier event
You can register at Active.com by following this link: www.active.com
Alternatively, you can download the registration form and mail it to:
Snowshoe Shuffle
East Side Neighborhood Services
1700 2nd St NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413
Please join us for a post-race warm-up Chili Lunch and Awards Ceremony and Silent Auction held at East Side Neighborhood Services, 1700 2nd Street NE, Minneapolis, 55413!
The Twin Cities Snowshoe Shuffle is a fundraiser will all proceeds going to the benefit of Camp Bovey. We host the Silent Auction event at the Chili Lunch, giving attendees adequate time to view the items, submit their bids, and give donor recognition. Our supporters generously donate a variety of gifts, outdoor enthusiast items, certificates, tickets, and more.
We are seeking support for this special part of the day's events. First, we need auction items. Please consider any products, tickets, inventory, or services you can share with us. Second, we welcome your monetoray contribution, of any size, to supplement the auction items. We have some creative volunteers that will give your donation a winning poster and recognize you/your company in our printed and online materials.
To make a Silent Auction donation, please contact Mary Anstett at 612-781-6011 or manstett@esns.org. If it's not mailable, we have volunteers who will pick up your gift. Thank you for considering supporting us.
