The North End Ski Club in Cable will present the 6th annual North End Snowshoe Classic on Saturday, January 4, 2025.  Race organizers are optimistic that this year’s event will once again be “on-snow” after having to stage the race last year as a trail run due to lack of snow.

The Snowshoe Classic annually attracts a complete spectrum of participants, from the serious die-hard types who run in shorts and t-shirt regardless of the temperature to casual walkers and hikers out for a pleasant day on the trails.

The Snowshoe Classic race will start and finish at the North End Trailhead and use a scenic, challenging, and enjoyable looped route on the North End Classic Ski Trail. Racers have enjoyed the narrower North End Classic Trail with its fun rolling terrain and a remote feel.  The course also uses a few short segments of the main North End Ski Trail, and those trails will remain open and there may be snowshoe racers briefly sharing the trail.

The Snowshoe Classic will offer 5 km and 10 km options. The 10km race will start at 9:45am and the 5km at 10:00. The race is open to the public and all levels of participants are welcome.

There will be one aid station on the course with water and energy drink, but participants should bring their own water bottle. The Snowshoe Classic remains a very low key event, with the emphasis on having fun and enjoying spending a day on the trails.  Awards will be presented to the overall winners in each race, as well as the first place finisher in each age group. All racers will receive a loaf of homemade bread from Tilly’s pies and a jar of homemade jam from the UCC church.

Registration is online only and there will be no on-site race day registration. Racers may register online at https://www.webscorer.com/register?raceid=370650 or by visiting www.northendskiclub.org. Registration closes at 6:00 pm on Friday, January 3, but to be guaranteed a full goodie bag, racers must register by Jan. 2. Registration is $31 for racers over age 12. The fee for participants under 12 is $15 with a goodie bag, or free without a goodie bag.  Proceeds benefit the North End Ski Club with $1.00 of every entry to be donated to the Great Divide Ambulance Service to support their important efforts in the Cable community.

Bib pick-up will take place at the North End Cabin on Saturday, January 4 at 9:00 am. Full race details can be found at: https://northendskiclub.org/north-end-snowshoe-classic/.

For additional information, contact Shelly Wilson, shellywilson68@gmail.com, (715)307-3720.