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The 2020 SnoFatShu will be held Sunday, March 6, 2022
Registration is open HERE
An event like no other, after a year like no other, we are happy to present to you, the 2022 Festival of Flakes Weekend presenting the IditaFAT and SnoFatShu races.
The IditaFAT is consistently one of the biggest winter fat bike events in the USA and the SnoFatShu is the first winter duathlon of its kind, the 10,000 acres of Winona Forest is the perfect venue for the Festival of Flakes Weekend!
All the information you need for the Festivial of Flakes Weeekend is on this page!
The Winona Forest Recreation Association (WFRA) is a non-profit organization that maintains and grooms Winona State Forest trails on the Tug Hill Plateau near Mannsville, N.Y. On Saturday, March 6 and Sunday, March 7, 2021, these trails will be the site of Festival of Flakes that features both our annual IditaFAT bike race and the annual SnoFatShu race, offering winter enthusiasts and families an unparalleled opportunity to compete in a weekend of fat biking and snowshoe running.
The IditaFAT truly distinguishes itself from other races, as Winona's experienced crew of volunteer groomers, many of whom are fat bikers themselves; maintain the trails multiple times a week, using a diverse arsenal of equipment such as an actual fat bike groomer.
This is truly a Fat bike event and tires less than 3.5 will not be allowed! The IditaFAT offers distances of 12k or 25k “ish” or 50k "ish” depending on conditions.
The SnoFatShu is named after the relatively unknown monster of Japanese mythology. The Snofatshu consists of a snowshoe leg of approximately 5km, arriving back to the transition area to send the partner racer out with the fatty for 10-20 KM of fat trail heaven. Distance will depend on snow conditions. Once back, the snowshoe runner will head out for the final 5K lap. Team or solo, it is your choice.
SnoFatShu Snowshoe 5k Run and Walk
We also have a 5k run and walk the day of the SnoFatShu. The course is a milder version of the Stone Wall 5K, relatively flat and fast, depending on conditions of course. Walkers are encouraged.
SnoFatShu Fat Bike Race 10-20k
We also have a fat bike race going on and the course is designed with everyone in mind! The course will be between a 10-20k depending on the conditions.
Q & A
When will on-line registration close?
When the races sell out, or February 28th at 12PM.
Can I register for the Stone Wall on race day?
No.
I’m afraid to do races, I’m not sure I’m in good enough shape.
I have carefully selected courses and distances for everyone. The 25k and 50k races within the IditaFAT are for the more experienced cyclist.
How do I get a cool Festival of Flakes Buff?
Register for either the IditaFAT or SnoFatShu.
Can I pre-ride or pre-run the course before the race?
No.
What if there isn’t enough snow winter?
In the six years that we have held these races we have always had snow. If there is no snow, we will adjust and have fun. It’s all apart of the adventure!
I am looking to make this a long weekend, and need a place to stay overnight. Where do you recommend?
Tailwater Lodge and mention you are a Winona Participant to get a discount
https://tailwaterlodge.com/
Festival of Flakes Weekend
IditaFAT - has evolved into one of the Northeast's premier fat bike races and named one of the coolest races around by Pink Bikes!
Date: Saturday March 5, 2022
Time: 8:00 AM
Location: CCC Camp at Winona Forest Mannsville, NY
SnoFatShu -is the first snowshoe/fat bike duathlon of its kind in the country!
Date: Sunday March 6, 2022
Time: 9:00 AM
Location: CCC Camp at Winona Forest Mannsville, NY
PARKING AND DIRECTIONS: To CCC Camp Parking Area P-4 PLEASE DO NOT FOLLOW YOUR GPS OR GOOGLE MAPS THEY WILL TAKE YOU DOWN SEASONAL ROADS THAT ARE CLOSED DURING THE WINTER MONTHS.
To CCC Camp: Take the Mannsville Exit #39 off I-81.
Follow County Rt. 90 east through the village of Mannsville crossing Rt 11.
Continue east, carefully following signs to stay on Rt. 90 for approx. 6 miles.
CCC Camp Buildings and parking are on the left at the intersection of Bargy Road.
Winona Forest Recreation Association (WFRA) receives no subsidy from the state of New York for its work grooming and maintaining the recreational trails used by fat bikers, runners, skiers, snowshoers, mushers and other quiet sports enthusiasts.
If you have not already, please consider joining the Winona Forest Recreation Association as our funding is generated largely by memberships. To become a member please visit us at: http://www.winonaforest.com
The IditaFAT is consistently one of the biggest winter fat bike events in the USA and the SnoFatShu is the first winter duathlon of its kind, the 10,000 acres of Winona Forest is the perfect venue for the Festival of Flakes Weekend!
All the information you need for the Festivial of Flakes Weeekend is on this page!
The Winona Forest Recreation Association (WFRA) is a non-profit organization that maintains and grooms Winona State Forest trails on the Tug Hill Plateau near Mannsville, N.Y. On Saturday, March 6 and Sunday, March 7, 2021, these trails will be the site of Festival of Flakes that features both our annual IditaFAT bike race and the annual SnoFatShu race, offering winter enthusiasts and families an unparalleled opportunity to compete in a weekend of fat biking and snowshoe running.
The IditaFAT truly distinguishes itself from other races, as Winona's experienced crew of volunteer groomers, many of whom are fat bikers themselves; maintain the trails multiple times a week, using a diverse arsenal of equipment such as an actual fat bike groomer.
This is truly a Fat bike event and tires less than 3.5 will not be allowed! The IditaFAT offers distances of 12k or 25k “ish” or 50k "ish” depending on conditions.
The SnoFatShu is named after the relatively unknown monster of Japanese mythology. The Snofatshu consists of a snowshoe leg of approximately 5km, arriving back to the transition area to send the partner racer out with the fatty for 10-20 KM of fat trail heaven. Distance will depend on snow conditions. Once back, the snowshoe runner will head out for the final 5K lap. Team or solo, it is your choice.
SnoFatShu Snowshoe 5k Run and Walk
We also have a 5k run and walk the day of the SnoFatShu. The course is a milder version of the Stone Wall 5K, relatively flat and fast, depending on conditions of course. Walkers are encouraged.
SnoFatShu Fat Bike Race 10-20k
We also have a fat bike race going on and the course is designed with everyone in mind! The course will be between a 10-20k depending on the conditions.
Q & A
When will on-line registration close?
When the races sell out, or February 28th at 12PM.
Can I register for the Stone Wall on race day?
No.
I’m afraid to do races, I’m not sure I’m in good enough shape.
I have carefully selected courses and distances for everyone. The 25k and 50k races within the IditaFAT are for the more experienced cyclist.
How do I get a cool Festival of Flakes Buff?
Register for either the IditaFAT or SnoFatShu.
Can I pre-ride or pre-run the course before the race?
No.
What if there isn’t enough snow winter?
In the six years that we have held these races we have always had snow. If there is no snow, we will adjust and have fun. It’s all apart of the adventure!
I am looking to make this a long weekend, and need a place to stay overnight. Where do you recommend?
Tailwater Lodge and mention you are a Winona Participant to get a discount
https://tailwaterlodge.com/
Festival of Flakes Weekend
IditaFAT - has evolved into one of the Northeast's premier fat bike races and named one of the coolest races around by Pink Bikes!
Date: Saturday March 5, 2022
Time: 8:00 AM
Location: CCC Camp at Winona Forest Mannsville, NY
SnoFatShu -is the first snowshoe/fat bike duathlon of its kind in the country!
Date: Sunday March 6, 2022
Time: 9:00 AM
Location: CCC Camp at Winona Forest Mannsville, NY
PARKING AND DIRECTIONS: To CCC Camp Parking Area P-4 PLEASE DO NOT FOLLOW YOUR GPS OR GOOGLE MAPS THEY WILL TAKE YOU DOWN SEASONAL ROADS THAT ARE CLOSED DURING THE WINTER MONTHS.
To CCC Camp: Take the Mannsville Exit #39 off I-81.
Follow County Rt. 90 east through the village of Mannsville crossing Rt 11.
Continue east, carefully following signs to stay on Rt. 90 for approx. 6 miles.
CCC Camp Buildings and parking are on the left at the intersection of Bargy Road.
Winona Forest Recreation Association (WFRA) receives no subsidy from the state of New York for its work grooming and maintaining the recreational trails used by fat bikers, runners, skiers, snowshoers, mushers and other quiet sports enthusiasts.
If you have not already, please consider joining the Winona Forest Recreation Association as our funding is generated largely by memberships. To become a member please visit us at: http://www.winonaforest.com