The 2019-20 DION WMAC Snowshoe Series kicks off on Sunday 12/15 with the Gore Ski Bowl 5k. A couple of days ago, RD Paul Allison reported in that “the man-made snow loop is holding up well despite the rain and warming temps in the last few days.” With a few alterations to avoid the au natural areas that didn’t hold up so well, they will still be able to host a 5k race. The course will follow the lower 1.25 kilometer man made snow loop. Snow conditions will be groomed frozen granular. For the timed 5K race class, racers will do 4 laps. For the recreational untimed (2 laps) for a total of 2.5K. Online preregistration is available until 5 PM the day before, or register day of from 1-1:50 PM in the Lodge.
Please remember that despite Paul’s optimism Mother Nature can sometimes throw a monkey wrench in the works – in this case in the form of above-freezing temperatures and rain on Saturday. Keep an eye out here and at our Facebook group for any last-minute updates.
Looking ahead to after the holidays, the relocated & renamed Get Rec’d 8k on Sunday 1/5/20 now has the most current information posted. RD Mike Owens plans on having the course determined soon. This one is our first National Championships Qualifier of the season. If you’re looking to use this race to qualify (and also receive some discounts) be sure to have an up-to-date USSSA membership.