Bobcat Snowshoe Race Info
Bobcat Snowshoe Race
Paul Smith’s College Striders
on the PSC VIC trails.
Saturday, February 21st
1 PM
The Paul Smith's College Striders will host the Bobcat 5 and 10K snowshoe races to give area runners the opportunity to challenge themselves and enjoy the winter wonderland on snowshoes.
Registration/Entry Fee:
11:30 AM – 12:45 PM VIC Lobby, just off SR 30, 1 mile north of the College. Please mail completed entry form to: PSC Striders, Paul Smith's College, Paul Smiths, NY 12970.
To cover expenses $30 in US funds; $35 on race day (Paul Smith’s College VIC)
Children: $2 entry fee. (14 and under)
Course: The cross-country snowshoe race will start/finish near the rear entrance to the VIC. The route will include Logger’s Loop, Easy Street, and others as you cross Heron Marsh and through the Silviculture Trail and Skidder over this 5K loop course. This will be a two-lap course for the 10K folks. Although there are short sections of single track, most trails are professionally groomed & well-marked.
Information and to pre-register: Provide the information as noted to the right. Please text/call/email Jim Tucker - Race Director at (518) 651-6436.
E-mail: jtucker@paulsmiths.edu You can pay when you arrive at the VIC, and by registering at least 48 hours in advance, you save $5. Cash, check or credit/debit card are all accepted at the Paul Smith’s College VIC.
Long Sleeve Event Shirts:
We designed long sleeve synthetic t-shirts for Bobcat Snowshoe Race entrants, and these are included in the race registration fee for the first 35 entrants. The Paul Smith’s College Snowshoe Team has been recognized by the Collegiate Running Association as the Men’s and Women’s Collegiate Team Champions: 2023 - 2025. Since 2020, Paul Smith’s College has 26 student athletes recognized by the Collegiate Running Association as Collegiate Snowshoeing All- Americans.
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By signing this waiver I hereby release the organizers, sponsors, officials, and landowners of any and all liability arising from my injury or death or loss of property during this competition which is an action sport posing significant risk.
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Age (on race day):________________
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Paid: $30.00 (pre-registered)/
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Childrens’s .8 K Cross Country
In conjunction with the 5and 10K events, the Striders will coordinate a .8K (1/2 mile) snowshoe race for children age 14 and under. This will enable families to participate in the Bobcat Snowshoe Race together. It should be noted that the children’s course as well as the 5K and 10K courses are “in the woods,” and it might be beneficial to have an adult accompany them along the route.
Children may choose to “move up” to the 5K event.
Snowshoes: Minimum size 120 sq. in. Snowshoes that are sold as adult snowshoes will meet this size requirement.
Refreshments and Facilities: Refreshments will be available before and after the event. There will be plenty of room to adequately stretch out prior to the race. Locker rooms (please bring your own lock) and showers are available in the Saunders Gymnasium.
In the unlikely event of an absence of snow will result in a 5K & 10K foot race, using the same woodland trail system.
Awards: Awards to the top three male and female finishers in the following age groups:
Children’s .8 K: 5 and under, 6 - 9, 10 - 12 and 13-14.
5K and 10K age groups: 14 and under, 15-19; 20-29, 30 - 39, 40 - 49, 50 – 59; and 60+.