Snowshoe Classic

March 14, 2009 - 6:00pm start

Please visit the following link for race results from Race Headquaters. Race Results 2009

Thank you to everyone who made this event a success.

Back for its 11th year, the Snowshoe Classic is a great event to wrap up the season. Moving to later in the season with a slightly different format, this year's 6.5km event (see course map) will be an evening of fun and entertainment. So come on out to race or just walk and enjoy the fresh mountain air. Then relax in the Timber Room for an après celebration and prizing.

Registration:
For more information regarding this event or to register, please call 604.980.9311 or register in person at Guest Services.

Fees:
$25 General Registration (19+ yrs) with a Grouse Mountain Membership, or Winter Season/Y2Play Pass
$35 General Registration (19+ yrs) for non-passholders
$10 Youth Registration (under 19 yrs) with a Grouse Mountain Membership, or Winter Season/Y2Play Pass
$20 Youth Registration (under 19 yrs) for non-passholders

Entry Fee includes:
  • Complimentary Burger & Beverage in the Timber Room during After Party with DJ Ahtz(7pm onwards)
  • Skyride Admission (Race bib may be used for access to the mountaintop)
  • Merrell Headlamp to use during the race and keep
  • Timing Chip
  • Finish Line Aid Station
  • Eligibility for draw prizing
  • 20% off regular priced merchandise at Grouse Mountain Outfitters located on the main floor of the Chalet (race day only)
Required Equipment:
Snowshoe Rental: $5 per participant. Rental snowshoes may be reserved at time of registration.
Headlamps are mandatory for this evening race. Upon registration, a complimentary headlamp will be given to participants to use during the race and to keep after (until quantities last).

Please Note: Rental snowshoes inventory and complimentary headlamp inventory is limited and available on a first-come first served basis.

Timeline:
12:00pm - 4:30pm Registration and check in at the base of Grouse Mountain lower Plaza
4:30pm Registration and check in closes
5:45pm Event pre-race briefing at the Snowshoe Hut
6:00pm Snowshoe Classic race starts
7:00pm Apres awards and dinner in the Timber Room


New Prizing!
1st place in each age category receives the following:
  1. Annual Membership
  2. Merrell Backpack
  3. Merrell Grind™ Timer
  4. Annual Parking pass
2nd place: Grind Timer + event entry
3rd place: Grind timer

1st place overall mens and womens gets an upgrade that includes a Couples Annual Membership and a pair of Merrell shoes.
Also included in the entry fee is a complimentary burger & beverage combo at the awards après in the Timber Room.

First place prizes will be awarded in the following categories: under 20 years old 20 - 29 years old 30 - 39 years old 40 - 49 years old 50 - 59 years old 60 - 69 years old 70 + years old

Awards & After Party:
Visit the Timber Room at 7pm for the awards presentation, DJ and food and drink specials.