Dion Ignite the Night Snowshoe Race 2027
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REGISTRATION:
Register now at https://www.trackie.com/event/dion-ignite-the-night-snowshoe-race/1038636/
The DION Ignite the Night Snowshoe Race is the only night time race in the Dion Canadian Snowshoe Running Series.
This race will be held at Upper Canada Village in Morrisburg, ON. This is the first race of the 2027 Dion Canadian Snowshoe Running Series.
Please check our FaceBook page for race weather and course
conditions updates.
DATE: Saturday, January 9, 2027
TIME: 6:00 pm (race day kit pickup from 4:45 – 5:45pm)
Harvest Barn at Upper Canada Village
DISTANCE:
- 10km Dion Points Series Race. (Medals to the top 3 overall and the top master for both Male and Female)
- 5km Challenge (no series points awarded) (medals to the top 3 overall and the top master for both Male and Female)
COURSE:
Features a 5km loop (2 loops for 10km) snowshoe run Touring Upper Canada Village and its Magical lights, this will be an experience that transports you back in time to the 1860s. A key part of the experience is the authentic buildings and a picture-perfect postcard setting! Having over million lights adorning the heritage buildings, trees and fences creating a one-of-a-kind magical backdrop for this 10th annual snowshoe race and its annual Alight at Night Festival…a true winter wonderland! But wait! the lights will be switched on one last time for this Magical race! You will require a reliable and fully charged headlamp/light to locate the single-track open field flagged course. This 5km loop is rather flat except for one hill that will be climbed 2 times for 5km runners and 4 times for the Dion points series 10km race.
NO DOGS PLEASE:
As per our insurance policy - Dogs, on or off leash, are not permitted in race.
LOCATION:
Upper Canada Village, 13740 County Road 2, Morrisburg, ON, K0C 1X0 (Directions)
HOTEL: McIntosh Country Inn - 12495 Highway 2 East Morrisburg, Ontario K0C 1X0
INDOOR FACILITIES: The Harvest Barn located inside the Village will be open for bib pick-up at 4:30 pm race day. The Harvest barn will be used for refreshments, awards ceremony, and door prizes. In the event covid restriction are in place. Dress up warm!! We will be hosting everything outside next to the Harvest Barn.
PARKING: There will be plenty of parking. Enter the administration entrance and follow the signs to the back doors and service road to the Harvest Barn. (Registration area- Harvest Barn). Please Park only on one side of the roadway if you do not find a parking lot spot.
SNOWSHOE RENTAL: A limited number of Dion Snowshoes are available for rent when registering. Also, see below for pre-race discount offer to purchase your own pair of Dion Snowshoes.
DION SNOWSHOE DISCOUNT: All race participants are eligible for a 10% discount on Dion Running Snowshoes upon registration. Please contact Spafford Health and Adventure with proof of registration and we will send you your discount code.
HEADLAMPS REQUIRED: You MUST have a headlamp, light or flashlight (please bring your own). Make sure light is fully charged or has fresh batteries, as the cold affects battery life. A great selection of headlamps/lights are available for purchase at Spafford Health and Adventure.
WEATHER: In the unlikely event of no snow, the race will take place as a trail run (without snowshoes) and the course maybe altered. There will be No transfers to other series events or refunds. All snowshoe races are individually hosted.
ENTRY FEES:
EARLY ENTRY FEE: $50.00 (Before December 7th, 2026)�
REGULAR ENTRY FEE: $55.00 (Dec 8th, 2026 – Jan 6th, 2027 until 11:59pm)�
NO Race Day registration!!!
*** THIS EVENT WILL BE CAPPED AT A MAXIMUM OF 180 PARTICIPANTS ***
.POST RUN AWARDS:
• Top 3 male and female awards in each race
• All participants eligible for numerous draw prizes including a pair of Dion Snowshoes.
• Post race munchies and hot chocolate provided for racers.
Register now at https://www.trackie.com/event/dion-ignite-the-night-snowshoe-race/1038636/
The DION Ignite the Night Snowshoe Race is the only night time race in the Dion Canadian Snowshoe Running Series.
This race will be held at Upper Canada Village in Morrisburg, ON. This is the first race of the 2027 Dion Canadian Snowshoe Running Series.
Please check our FaceBook page for race weather and course
conditions updates.
DATE: Saturday, January 9, 2027
TIME: 6:00 pm (race day kit pickup from 4:45 – 5:45pm)
Harvest Barn at Upper Canada Village
DISTANCE:
- 10km Dion Points Series Race. (Medals to the top 3 overall and the top master for both Male and Female)
- 5km Challenge (no series points awarded) (medals to the top 3 overall and the top master for both Male and Female)
COURSE:
Features a 5km loop (2 loops for 10km) snowshoe run Touring Upper Canada Village and its Magical lights, this will be an experience that transports you back in time to the 1860s. A key part of the experience is the authentic buildings and a picture-perfect postcard setting! Having over million lights adorning the heritage buildings, trees and fences creating a one-of-a-kind magical backdrop for this 10th annual snowshoe race and its annual Alight at Night Festival…a true winter wonderland! But wait! the lights will be switched on one last time for this Magical race! You will require a reliable and fully charged headlamp/light to locate the single-track open field flagged course. This 5km loop is rather flat except for one hill that will be climbed 2 times for 5km runners and 4 times for the Dion points series 10km race.
NO DOGS PLEASE:
As per our insurance policy - Dogs, on or off leash, are not permitted in race.
LOCATION:
Upper Canada Village, 13740 County Road 2, Morrisburg, ON, K0C 1X0 (Directions)
HOTEL: McIntosh Country Inn - 12495 Highway 2 East Morrisburg, Ontario K0C 1X0
INDOOR FACILITIES: The Harvest Barn located inside the Village will be open for bib pick-up at 4:30 pm race day. The Harvest barn will be used for refreshments, awards ceremony, and door prizes. In the event covid restriction are in place. Dress up warm!! We will be hosting everything outside next to the Harvest Barn.
PARKING: There will be plenty of parking. Enter the administration entrance and follow the signs to the back doors and service road to the Harvest Barn. (Registration area- Harvest Barn). Please Park only on one side of the roadway if you do not find a parking lot spot.
SNOWSHOE RENTAL: A limited number of Dion Snowshoes are available for rent when registering. Also, see below for pre-race discount offer to purchase your own pair of Dion Snowshoes.
DION SNOWSHOE DISCOUNT: All race participants are eligible for a 10% discount on Dion Running Snowshoes upon registration. Please contact Spafford Health and Adventure with proof of registration and we will send you your discount code.
HEADLAMPS REQUIRED: You MUST have a headlamp, light or flashlight (please bring your own). Make sure light is fully charged or has fresh batteries, as the cold affects battery life. A great selection of headlamps/lights are available for purchase at Spafford Health and Adventure.
WEATHER: In the unlikely event of no snow, the race will take place as a trail run (without snowshoes) and the course maybe altered. There will be No transfers to other series events or refunds. All snowshoe races are individually hosted.
ENTRY FEES:
EARLY ENTRY FEE: $50.00 (Before December 7th, 2026)�
REGULAR ENTRY FEE: $55.00 (Dec 8th, 2026 – Jan 6th, 2027 until 11:59pm)�
NO Race Day registration!!!
*** THIS EVENT WILL BE CAPPED AT A MAXIMUM OF 180 PARTICIPANTS ***
.POST RUN AWARDS:
• Top 3 male and female awards in each race
• All participants eligible for numerous draw prizes including a pair of Dion Snowshoes.
• Post race munchies and hot chocolate provided for racers.
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Upper Canada Village, Ontario, Morrisburg, Ontario, Canada
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