12th Annual Summerstown Forest Dion Snowshoe Race
Dion Canadian Snowshoe Running Series
This race is sanctioned by Snowshoe Canada. For more information on Snowshoe Canada, we encourage you to visit their website at SnowshoeCanada.ca
DATE: Saturday, February 07, 2026
TIME: 10:00 am (NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION)
LOCATION: Summerstown Station - FOTST trails in the Summerstown Forest (10 minutes from Cornwall, ON). The trailhead and parking lot are in the Township of South Glengarry at 6150 County Road 27 (Summerstown Road) on the west side, 1.6 kilometers north of Exit 804 of Highway 401
DISTANCE:
8.5 km – Dion Points Series Race (medals and prizes to the top 3 overall and top master for both Male and Female)
4.4 km – Summerstown Forest Challenge (No Dion series points awarded. Prizes to top overall male and female only)
Awards and random draw prizes will be handed out at 11:20am
COURSE: Mostly single track with lots of possible passing areas, Packed rolling terrain making this a fast beautiful tree covered course.
FACILITIES: There will be port-o potties on site. Please bring warm clothes to change into following the race.
PARKING: Free limited parking at race start for the early birds and the rest will be road side parking.
SNOWSHOE RENTAL:If you don’t own a pair of snowshoes, we have a limited number of Dion Snowshoes for rent, and are available on a first come, first serve basis when you register online, so register early! Rental fee is $10/race. Other snowshoes may be available for rental at various outdoor clubs and or stores.
WEATHER: In the unlikely event of no snow, the race will still take place as a trail run (without snowshoes). Since the race will take place with or without snow, we cannot offer refunds or race transfers.
ENTRY FEES:
EARLY ENTRY FEE: $35 Until Jan. 14th for both 4.4km & 8.5 km race
REGULAR ENTRY FEE: $45 Until Feb. 4th @ 12:01pm for both 4.4km & 8.5 km race
NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION:
** Race is capped at a maximum of 200 competitors.
Online registration available - Register Here
RACE SOUVENIR:
Sign up early to guarantee your customized race souvenir. Available while supplies last to those who preregister.
POST RUN AWARDS:
• Merchandise awards from our sponsors.
• All participants are eligible for numerous draw prizes.
• Post race hot and cold snacks will be provided after the race.
RESULTS: Check our results page for all race results
FUNDRAISER: All money raised will be donated to the Summerstown Forest school program.
CONTACT: Gilles Parisien - snowshoer118@gmail.com
DION ONTARIO SNOWSHOE RUNNING SERIES:
Each racers top three finishes will count towards the series with the lowest point total being declared the winner. The first place male and female winner of the Dion Ontario Snowshoe Running Series will each win a pair of top-of-the-line Dion running snowshoes at the conclusion of the series. We will also be randomly drawing for a free pair of Dion Snowshoes and additional prizes at each race in the Dion Ontario Snowshoe Running Series. You must be at awards ceremony to win!