Snowshoe Racing

About Snowshoe Racing

Special Olympics Snowshoe Racing helps athletes enhance their fitness level during the winter months through a full body workout. Snowshoeing is relatively easy to learn because of its natural movement and it also helps build strength while offering a fun and challenging workout.

2025 Competition Options

Competition will be held at Nine Mile Forest in Wausau on Saturday & Sunday, February 10 & 11. Athletes can compete in three events: two individual events and one relay, or two relay events and one individual.

Events Offered

  • Traditional 50-meter, 100-meter, 200-meter, 400-meter, or 800-meter
  • Traditional 4×100-meter Relay, 4×200-meter Relay, or 4×400-meter Relay

Important Dates

  • Intent to Play Deadline: January 22
  • Medical Deadline: January 1
  • Virtual Preseason Coaches Meeting: TBA
Snowshoe Racing Coaches Resources

2025 State Competition

Winter Games

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Nine Mile Forest (Wausau)
Saturday & Sunday, February 7-9
Regions Assigned: All
Contact: Danny Kuklinski

Rules & Forms

  • 2025 SOWI Snowshoe Racing Rules
  • 2025 Winter Games Registration Form
  • Special Needs Form