When & Where

Race

January 23, 2027

Timber Ridge Nordic Center 4050 E Hammond Rd Traverse City, MI 49686

You can find driving directions HERE

Start Times

5K and 10K - 9:00AM

1M - 9:00AM (after other races start)

Packet Pickup

Friday from 4:00-6:00PM at Fleet Feet Traverse City South (3301 W South Airport Rd, Traverse City, MI 49684)

Saturday/Race Day from 7:30am - 8:30am at the start/finish

What To Bring & More

What To Bring

- Snowshoes, if you own your own

- Running/trail shoes

- Gloves, hat, you're going to be covered in snow!

- Long tights or waterproof/breathable pants

Snow Shoe Rental: $20 (Add on a snowshoe rental during registration. We have a limited number of snowshoes to rent, so make sure you sign up early!!)

Extras & Add-ons

Add on a Bigfoot Snowshoe Race hoodie, long sleeve t-shirt, hat, sticker, or patch! Purchases can be made during registration or via your participant account.

Course

The course is a snowy jaunt through the woods with plenty of logs to jump and branches to duck! Tons of wintry fun for sure!

View the course map

What If There Is No Snow??

WHAT? It would be the first time if there wasn't. There will be snow … but, if there isn’t, YOU WILL BE PART OF HISTORY, RUNNING A SNOWSHOE RACE IN YOUR RUNNING SHOES. I love this race! I love a winter road trip to Traverse City!

If there's no snow, bring your trail shoes, the race goes on no matter what the conditions! How cool is that!

Post-Race & Awards

Post-race: Stick around after the race for a roaring fire and a delicious bowl of chili.

Awards:

Overall Awards - top 3 male & female finishers of the 5k and 10k distance based on gun time.

Age Group Awards - 3-Deep in 5-year age groups based on chip time

Snowshoes are required for award eligibility

Hotel

Cherry Tree Inn & Suites

Booking information coming soon

- Complimentary hot breakfast

- Race day shuttle to and from the start

- Indoor and outdoor pool and hot tub

- 24 hour coffee station

- Beer and wine available

- 26 different room types and all have standard kitchenettes.

- 6 minutes from Timber ridge