Snowshoe Running, Trail shoe running, Family Fun Activities
An inclusive event
All welcome
Presented by
Latest News
About the Event
This will be the inaugural Kawartha Lakes Winter Festival for 2026.
This is a totally inclusive outdoor family health and fitness and wellness event occurring on the Sunday February 1st, 2026.
The purpose of the event is to provide an opportunity for people of the Kawartha Lakes region and surrounding to engage in some healthy outdoor exercise and family fun activities in a fun, safe and supportive environment.
People from all walks of life are welcome.
This is a one day event consisting of some endurance running on snow covered groomed trails on the Eganridge Golf course in the morning followed by some non competitive out door family fun activities in the afternoon. Live music will also be included in the afternoon making the event suitable for a wide range of people.
The Kawartha Lakes Winter Festival is a proud member of the
Fenelon Falls Chamber of Commerce
The Kawartha Lakes Winter Festival is a supporter of BCG Kawartha (Boys and Girls Club of Kawartha Lakes)
First Nations Land Acknowledgement: (click to view)
Diversity & Inclusion: (click to view)
Diversity & Inclusion
Equity, Access and Inclusion Policy
The Kawartha Lakes Winter Festival recognize that every choice we make comes with the opportunity to benefit our community, by creating a safe and welcoming event for all participants, spectators, volunteers, and event staff, including assistance to address any potential participation barriers.
Declaration of Inclusion
The Kawartha Lakes Winter Festival is committed to fostering an equitable and inclusive running community to promote accessible running for all. The KLWF celebrates and welcomes the diversity of all employees, stakeholders, event staff, volunteers, and participants. It is the policy of the KLWF, to foster an environment that respects people’s dignity, ideas and beliefs. This will ensure a safe, comfortable, and supportive environment free from discrimination, harassment and hate.
Event Information
-
10 am to 4 pm Sunday February 1st, 2026
-
Eganridge Resort, Golf Club and Spa
28 Country Club Drive Fenelon Falls, Ontario Canada K0M1N0
-
Limited parking on site. Car pooling is encouraged. Parking is available behind the club house. There are also some limited spots along Country Club Drive leading into the main lodge.
-
10 am to 12:30 pm
Snowshoe/Trail Shoe Running/Walking
On race morning, race package pick up opens at 8:30am in the banquet room inside the main lodge
Advanced race package pickup is available on Saturday January 31st 2-4 pm at the same location.
There is no race day entry. You must sign up online to participate in this event.
Please note this is PET FREE EVENT.
Pets are allowed on the Eganridge property but must be kept on a leash. No pets on the trail during the race unless they are a service animal.
Online registration closes Wednesday January 28th 2026.
-
A rolling challenging course on the resort nine hole golf with the start finish at the 1st Tee to the west of the club house. Depending on weather and trail conditions the course will be snow covered and groomed.
Option distances
1k kids family run/walk
4.5 youth, adult & senior
9k youth, adult & senior
-
1 pm to 4 pm
The family activities will be located at the front of the lodge over looking Sturgeon Lake.
List of Activities
Snowmobile Rides
Tobogganing
Snowman Making
Ice carver Demonstration
Maple Syrup Tasting
Bonfire in the patio
Live music inside the downstairs bar.
There is no cost to participate in these activities but you must register in advance on Race Roster so we can plan for volunteers. A donation to the Boys and Girls Club of Kawartha Lakes is appreciated and can be done on line through Race Roster
Snowshoe Running Registration Info
-
Sept 1st to October 30th
1k kids 12 & under run/walk: $10.00
1k youth, adult, senior: $25.00
5k/10k Youth 13-19: $25.00
5k/10k Senior 60+: $45.00
5k/10k Adult: $50.00
-
November 1st to December 20th
1k Kids 12 & under Run/Walk: $12.00
1k youth, adult, senior: $30,00
5k/10k Youth 13-19: $30.00
5k/10k Senior 60+: $55.00
5k/10k Adult: $60.00
-
December 21st to January 29th
1k Kids 12 & under Run/Walk: $15.00
1k youth, adult, senior: $35.00
5k/10k Youth 13-19: $35.00
5k/10k Senior 60+: $65.00
5k/10kAdult: $75.00
-
Please sign up on line in advance on race roster so we can plan for volunteers
There is no cost for the family fun activities but a donation to the BGC Kawartha lakes is appreciated.
-
There will be no race day registration.
You must register in advance to participate in this event.
Advance package pickup will be on Friday Oct.10th 2-4 pm Location TBA
Race morning package pickup will open at 8:30 am at the main banquet hall inside the main lodge.
-
Teams: 4-6 people per team in 1k, 5k or 10k:
10% off total registration.
You must sign up all team members at once. Discount is automatically calculated at check out.
10% discount to the following organizations:
Fenelon Falls Chamber of Commerce.
Athletics Ontario Members
Run Guides and Spofford Health & Adventure members
Contact Race director for code
Race Promoters receive 5% rebate for referrals. Sign up with Race Roster to receive your rebate
-
There will be a limited number of snowshoe rentals available on race morning. The cost is $5.00 for youth and adults $2.00 for kids 12 & under. You can order your rental on race roster when you complete your registration.
Trail Shoe Running Registration Info
Trail Shoe running prices will be an additional $2.00 for kids 12 & under and $5.00 for youth and adults.
-
Sept 1st to October 30th
1k kids 12 & under run/walk: $12.00
1k youth, adult, senior: $30.00
5k/10k Youth 13-19: $30.00
5k/10k Senior 60+: $50.00
5k/10k Adult: $55.00
-
November 1st to December 20th
1k Kids 12 & under Run/Walk: $14.00
1k youth, adult, senior: $35,00
5k/10k Youth 13-19: $35.00
5k/10k Senior 60+: $60.00
5k/10k Adult: $65.00
-
December 21st to January 29th
1k Kids 12 & under Run/Walk: $17.00
1k youth, adult, senior: $40.00
5k/10k Youth 13-19: $45.00
5k/10k Senior 60+: $70.00
5k/10kAdult: $80.00
-
There will be no race day registration.
You must register in advance to participate in this event.
Advance package pickup will be on Friday Oct.10th 2-4 pm Location TBA
Race morning package pickup will open at 8:30 am at the main banquet hall inside the main lodge.
-
Teams: 4-6 people per team in 1k, 5k or 10k:
10% off total registration.
You must sign up all team members at once. Discount is automatically calculated at check out.
10% discount to the following organizations:
Fenelon Falls Chamber of Commerce.
Athletics Ontario Members
Run Guides and Spofford Health & Adventure members
Contact Race director for code
Race Promoters receive 5% rebate for referrals. Sign up with Race Roster to receive your rebate
Athlete Services
-
Custom Souvenir Bib#.
Your own personal time
Custom designed swag item
Pre event warm up
Awesome onsite music. Great Atmosphere.
Your name called out over the PA as you finish.
Unique Wooded finisher’s medal.
Certificate of completion from Race Roster
Post event massage
Delicious hot lunch courtesy of the chefs at Eganridge Resort
Draw prizes.
-
Male and female winners will get their names engraved on the champions trophy.
Unique custom wood medals in the 1k for the top 3 boys & girls
Unique Custom wooden plaques to the open top 3 male & female finishers in the short course and the long course
Unique Custom wooden plaques to the masters 40+ top 3 men and women in the short course and the long course.
Unique wooden medals for the top 3 male & female in ten year age groups for the short course and the long course.
Age group divisions available: (13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+)
Non Binary Division: Top 3 in the 5k and 10k
Please indicate your preference to be included in the non binary category on your race roster registration.
Special prizes for best costume, top fundraiser, best volunteer, most dedicated participant.
Giving Back
It is important for non profit community events to give back to the community that they support.
The Kawartha Lakes Winter Festival will be partnering with the BGC of Kawartha Lakes as our official charity of choice for this inaugural year.
The BGC Kawarthas was started by Ron Taylor back in the mid 60’s to give children of the area an opportunity to grow and prosper in a supportive and caring environment.
Today the BGC is a growing and very successful organization that continues to help children of all ages reach their potential. Their motto “Opportunity Changes Everything” is great description of the work they do for children.
The Kawartha Lakes Winter Festival will be making a donation to the BGC as our community support.
Volunteers
Volunteers are the life blood of these community events.
We will need several volunteers to take up various positions leading up to and on event day.
Positions such as community signage, pre-event package pickup, race morning registration, course set up, lunch managers, awards and course marshals are open.
All volunteers will receive personalized training, t-shirt, lunch and a personal thank you from the race director.
Special unique prize to the best volunteer.
Please go to our online registration at Race Roster to register.
Our Community
The City of Kawartha Lakes is located just north of Peterborough Ontario Canada. The Trent-Severn Waterway runs through the city offering a great way to see the community by boat during the summers. It has a population of 75,000 permanent residents, which swells in the summer due to tourism and cottagers.
The people are friendly, warm and welcoming – embracing family values and country roots. Nestled amongst natural surroundings, the “Jewel” sparkles with geographical beauty, offering waterfalls, waterways, the gorge, and all that nature has to offer. One of the best ways to experience this beauty is to enjoy the 85-km Victoria Rail Trail that runs through the town, linking Kinmount to Lindsay.
Fenelon Falls is an inclusive and supportive community that addresses the social, recreational and spiritual needs of its residents, with a focus on healthy living and well-being. Residents of Fenelon Falls live, work and play in the community, while feeling safe and secure alongside their neighbour.
Questions?
For any questions or problems, please contact the race director at davidrobinsonsports@gmail.com
Our Gallery
A collection of pictures about our event.
We love race participant and volunteer submissions. Send us your pictures and we will showcase them here.
Community Partners
We are appreciative of all of our community partners that made this event a success.
Corner Stone Partners
-
Launch Kawartha