Torch Light Snowshoe Walk
Championship Snowshoe Running,
Trail shoe running, Family Fun Activities
An inclusive event
All welcome
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The 2nd annual Kawartha Lakes Winter Festival at Eganridge Resort Fenelon Falls Ontario is now open and accepting registrations.
A wide variety of fun activities are available.
Limited spots available. Sign up today to reserve your spot.
The Canadian Open Snowshoe Running Championship will be held Sunday, January 1st 10 am at Eganridge Resort.
This event is open to all snowshoe athletes regardless of country of origin.
Total Prize Purse available of $2200 in the 10k including top Canadian Male & Female.
The event is also part of the new Snowshoe Running Global Series. Inaugural season. Information coming soon.
About the Event
This will be the second annual Kawartha Lakes Winter Festival for 2027.
This is a totally inclusive outdoor family health, fitness and wellness event occurring on the last weekend of January 2027.
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 weekend event includes some endurance snowshoe/trailshoe events on snow covered groomed trails on the Eganridge Golf course.
There is a Friday evening 4k non competitive walk followed by dinner and music in the Club house.
The Snowshoe Canada Canadian Open Championship event will be held on Sunday, January 31st 10 am followed by a hot lunch and awards in the club house.
The Family Fun Outdoor Festival will start at 2 pm at the front of the main lodge. This event will feature an variety of outdoor non competitive 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 BGC Kawartha (Boys and Girls Club of Kawartha Lakes)BGC Kawartha
First Nations Land Acknowledgement: (click to view)
Diversity & Inclusion: (click to view)
Diversity & Inclusion
Equity, Access and Inclusion Policy
The Kawartha Lakes Winter Festival recognizes 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 fosteringan equitable and inclusive running community to promote accessible running and walking 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.
Events Information
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6pm to 9 pmFriday January 29th, 2027
Torch Light 4k Snowshoe Walk with dinner to follow.
9 am to noon Saturday January 30th, 2027
Athlete on course familiarization
10 am to 2pm Sunday January 31st, 2027
Canadian Open Snowshoe Running Championship with lunch to follow.
Sunday 2pm to 4pm Sunday January 31st 2027
Family Fun Outdoor Winter Festival
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Eganridge Resort, Golf Club and Spa
28 Country Club Drive Fenelon Falls, Ontario Canada K0M1N0
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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.
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Torch Light 4k Snowshoe Walk
Registration Check 5 pm @ Stables Bar Friday January 29th
6pm Start on the Resort Golf Course
Dinner to follow at 7:15 pm in Stables Bar.
Athlete On Course Training
On the groomed trail on the Golf Course
9 am-noon Saturday January 30th
Snowshoe/Trail Shoe Running/Walking 5k -10k
Sunday January 31st
Race package pick up 8:30am in the Tree Top room inside the main lodge
Advanced race package pickup is available at the Boys & Girls Club of Kawartha Lakes 30 Colbourne St. Fenelon Falls on Saturday January 30th 9-11 am
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 25th 2027.
ChampionshipRace Agenda:
10 am: 1k 12 and under family run
10:15 am: Snowshoe 5k/ 10k start
11:00 am: Trail shoe 5k/10k start
12:00 pm: Awards and Lunch in the club house
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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
5k youth, adult & senior
10k youth, adult & senior
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2:00 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
Maple Syrup Tasting
Bonfire in the patio
Live music inside Stables Bar.
Live demonstration by the Fleming Logger Sports Team
There is a paid event early bird pricing starts @ $5.00. Register in advance on Race Roster. Onsite donations can be made to the Boys and Girls Club of Kawartha Lakes.
Torch Light Snowshoe Walk
Registration Info
Adults Only
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October 16 to November 15
Adults: $60.00
Senior: $54.00
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November 15 to December 15
Adult: $70.00
Senior: $63.00
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December 15th to January 15t
Adult: $80.00
Senior: $72.00
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Adults: $90.00
Seniors: $81.00
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There will be no race day registration.
You must register in advance to participate in this event.
Package pickup will open at 5 pm in the main lodge.
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There will be a limited number of snowshoe rentals available on race morning. The cost is $10.00 per pair.
You can order your rental on Race Roster when you complete your registration.
Snowshoe &
Trail Shoe Running Registration Info
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October 16 to November 15
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+: $54.00
5k/10k Adult: $60.00
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November 15 to December 15
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+: $63.00
5k/10k Adult: $70.00
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December 15th to January 15th
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+: $72.00
5k/10kAdult: $80.00
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There will be no race day registration.
1k 12 & Under: $20.00
1k Youth, Adult Senior: $40.00
5k/10k Youth 13-19: $40.00
5k/10k Adult: $90.00
5k/10k Senior: $81.00
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Teams: 4-6 people per team in 1k, 4.5k or 9k:
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
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Custom Souvenir Bib#.
Your own personal time
Custom designed swag for small added cost
Pre event warm up
Awesome onsite music. Great Atmosphere.
Your name called out over the PA as you finish.
Unique Wooded finisher’s souvenir
Certificate of completion from Race Roster
Post event massage
Delicious hot lunch prepared by the chefs at Eganridge Resort
Draw prizes.
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Canadian Male and Female winners of the 5k and 10k snowshoe event will get their names engraved on the champions trophy.
$2200 total prize money for 10k snowshoe event. Open and top canadians
$400, $200, $100 for top three open male and female in the 10k snowshoe.
$400 to the top Male & Female Canadians in the 10k snowshoe
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 medals for the top 3 male & female in the age groups for the short course and the long course snowshoe & trail shoe
Age group divisions available: (13-19, 20-39, 40-59, 60+)
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 top fundraiser, best volunteer.
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 Kennedy 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 east of Toronto 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
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IG Wealth Management/ Jennifer Mabee & Associates
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Pharmasave Fenelon Falls
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Ward Lawyers PC
Contributing Partners
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Twin Mountain Snowmobile Club
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Roost Farm Market
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Fleming Logger Sports Team