The Stone Wall 5K Walk/Run and Empire State Snowshoe Championship Race RESULTS HERE
Mannsville, NY, Sun Jan 28, 2018
Presented by Rt. 11 Bar and Grill
REGISTER HERE EVENT SLIDESHOW
Walk. Run. Enjoy winter with friends.
The Winona Stone Wall has evolved into one of the Northeast’s premier snowshoe events. Choose from a 5K citizen's distance, where you may choose to race, run, or walk with friends. The Championship course 10K (5-7 miles) is designed for those who are very fit, with snowshoe running experience. The "Championship" distance is not intended to be for walkers. This is a great distance to help prepare for a half marathon or longer. Both distances offer a variety of all types of trail conditions. Race venue is conveniently located 6 miles off Exit 39 from I81, at CCC Camp/Rt 90/Bargy Road. Do not use your navigation device to guide you to the race venue, as it does not know that some roads in the area may not be plowed in the winter time, because they are seasonal roads. Bring the family. Winona Forest is known for its deep snowfalls, and winter wonderland appearance. Snowshoe loaners can be reserved by e-mailing race director at rshumway71@gmail.com.
DATE / TIME: Sunday, January 28. 10:30 5K Start, 10:00 AM Championship Race
START/FINISH: CCC Camp, County Route 90, Mannsville, NY
REGISTRATION: 8:00 A.M. -9:30 A.M.
COURSE: Distances are approximate. Beautiful wooded forest trails. Mixture of groomed trail, single track packed, and virgin snow single track for both distances.
REQUIREMENTS: MINIMUM SNOWSHOE SIZE = 120 SQUARE INCH SURFACE.
AID STATIONS: NONE on the 5K course. 1 aid station on the championship course
ENTRY: $25 5K $30 on Race Day $25 10K (5-7 mile) Championship race $30 on Race Day
RACE STATUS: ON! Low snow, no snow, deep snow, cold, hot, wet, dry, event will happen regardless. Adjust accordingly. If there is no snow, it will be a trail race.
DIRECTIONS: Take Rt. I-81 to exit 39, which is the Mannsville Exit. Head East on County Route 90 to stop sign in Mannsville. Go through stop, and continue on East 90 for total of 6 miles. Look for orange "WINONA RACE" signs at intersections.
LOANER SHOES: DION racing snowshoes and others available for $5.
REFRESHMENTS: 11North Bar and Grill 5233 US ROUTE 11- PULASKI, for post race food and awards party
RACE DIRECTOR: Richard Shumway Email: rshumway71@gmail.com
FACILITIES: There is a warm building for registration, and a cold outhouse at the parking area
AWARDS: Top 3 Over-all Male and Female recognized for 5K and Championship Race. 10 Year age groups for Championship Race.
DISCLAIMER:
The Stone Wall 5K/Empire State Snowshoe Championship Race follows a well-marked course that is true to the sport of snowshoe racing. The 5K course is designed so anyone can participate, regardless of your ability levels. The Championship course is a true test of endurance, and should be selected only after at least some level of snowshoe training. Winter conditions are unpredictable! You may encounter deep snow, bitterly cold temperatures, blizzard-like conditions, logs to jump, limbs to duck, wet conditions, water holes, downed trees, steep up and down hills, snowmobilers, skiers, and wild animals. It could be a bright, blue, clear winter day, or it could be something much different. Prepare for anything. Regardless of weather, come to enjoy the day with fellow ‘shoers, in a beautiful forest.
Course below was for 2017 race. 2018 race not yet determined.
Detailed Course 5K: 4 weeks before the race, if there is sufficient snow, arrow signs will be erected at intersections. You will start at the "timing shed" on Bargy road, across from the parking lot at CCC camp. You will head south on Bargy for about .5km, crossing bridge, go up steady but not steep incline, and "curl" to the right. I say curl because there is a trail called Frank's Fancy that goes right, but you will not take Frank's Fancy. There is an arrow sign, it is a single track trail. Follow single track trail, it steadily drops in elevation, goes along a creek which will be on your right side, so will a couple camps on the other side of the creek, and ends up connecting with the Stone Wall trail. The main road is on the right at this location, you will head left. You will follow the Stone Wall trail, climbing a small hill, leveling out, and leaving Stone Wall trail, heading right, onto what I call the backcountry section of the course. There is a large rock at this intersection. All single track, it meanders through the forest. Pink ribbon hangs from branches that will guide your way. After about 1.5 km, you will finally drop down into a valley, only to abruptly climb out of it for a quad burning climb back up to the Stone Wall trail. Head right onto the trail (arrow sign is there) following Stone Wall trail, along a stone wall, before coming into a dense pine forest. In here, you will head right onto a second section of backcountry, which is the "virgin single track" portion of the course, untouched by machine. This follows a popular deer trail through the pines, heads out and drops slightly in elevation, before heading upward and onto a ridge that overlooks another creek. Up and down you go, before joining the Stone Wall trail again, and still following the stream which is on your right. The trail ends at Franks Fancy, and you are at approximately 3.5km's into the course. (This is where the 5K and 15K separate) For the 5k distance, you will go left, heading back towards CCC on Franks Fancy. 15Kers will turn right. It is all groomed trail from here, yet still a bit upward in elevation some of the way. Frank's Fancy ends at Bargy, you will be at the top of the incline you first climbed at the start, and you will turn left to finish.
Instead of turning left for 5K course, you will turn right onto a groomed trail called Frank’s Fancy, immediately crossing over a bridge. Trail is a Y intersection after the bridge, you will veer right for about .5KM where you will then cross Hessel Road, which is a snowmobile trail, continuing on Frank’s Fancy which after about 1km ends at the Winona Way intersection, where you will turn left. You will stay on Winona Way for another 1KM, all groomed and wide trail, eventually crossing a plowed road named North Church Road (be careful of traffic). After crossing road, you will follow Winona Way for about 300 meters, before heading straight onto Jimmy’s Jaunt. There is a sign for Jimmy’s Jaunt, but it is in a bad location, facing the wrong direction. There is an arrow there. Jimmy’s Jaunt is a beautiful single track trail that heads through mostly pine, and mostly a drop in elevation, in fact quite a steep drop towards the end of the trail. The trail ends at Shady Shuttle, you will go right. Again, an arrow should be there directing you. You will drop, and then climb, an open field will be on your left, and a relatively new cabin built in the field. You will cross North Church road (plowed road you just previously crossed) providing some evidence that you are in fact heading back. Shady Shuttle is a wonderful trail that drops and climbs quite often. After dropping into the valley, look around and you will likely see deer, this is one of their favorite locations as well. You will come to a trail called “Tie” going straight, Shady Shuttle veers left at this location (a straight arrow is placed there) and while on Tie you will climb steadily but not too severely, Tie ends at Winona Way, you go right. Ah, the north end of Winona Way, very scenic, with a couple challenging ups and downs, nothing you can’t handle at this point. You are heading south, reaching Frank’s Fancy again, where you once were, and turning left onto Franks, and off of Winona. Follow Frank’s for about .6km, crossing bridge, and seeing an arrow that will lead you off from Frank’s and onto a single track section of trail. Up you go on a short climb, leveling off, following a stone wall on your right, along a ridge, into a dense pine section, downward in elevation, ending at Frank’s Fancy again, you go right. Cross Hessel, the snowmobile road you crossed earlier, staying on Frank’s Fancy, cross bridge, and enter the last 1.5km of the race. It’s all Frank’s Fancy from here, 5Ker’s travelled this earlier, as will you to the finish.
Mannsville, NY, Sun Jan 28, 2018
Presented by Rt. 11 Bar and Grill
REGISTER HERE EVENT SLIDESHOW
Walk. Run. Enjoy winter with friends.
The Winona Stone Wall has evolved into one of the Northeast’s premier snowshoe events. Choose from a 5K citizen's distance, where you may choose to race, run, or walk with friends. The Championship course 10K (5-7 miles) is designed for those who are very fit, with snowshoe running experience. The "Championship" distance is not intended to be for walkers. This is a great distance to help prepare for a half marathon or longer. Both distances offer a variety of all types of trail conditions. Race venue is conveniently located 6 miles off Exit 39 from I81, at CCC Camp/Rt 90/Bargy Road. Do not use your navigation device to guide you to the race venue, as it does not know that some roads in the area may not be plowed in the winter time, because they are seasonal roads. Bring the family. Winona Forest is known for its deep snowfalls, and winter wonderland appearance. Snowshoe loaners can be reserved by e-mailing race director at rshumway71@gmail.com.
DATE / TIME: Sunday, January 28. 10:30 5K Start, 10:00 AM Championship Race
START/FINISH: CCC Camp, County Route 90, Mannsville, NY
REGISTRATION: 8:00 A.M. -9:30 A.M.
COURSE: Distances are approximate. Beautiful wooded forest trails. Mixture of groomed trail, single track packed, and virgin snow single track for both distances.
REQUIREMENTS: MINIMUM SNOWSHOE SIZE = 120 SQUARE INCH SURFACE.
AID STATIONS: NONE on the 5K course. 1 aid station on the championship course
ENTRY: $25 5K $30 on Race Day $25 10K (5-7 mile) Championship race $30 on Race Day
RACE STATUS: ON! Low snow, no snow, deep snow, cold, hot, wet, dry, event will happen regardless. Adjust accordingly. If there is no snow, it will be a trail race.
DIRECTIONS: Take Rt. I-81 to exit 39, which is the Mannsville Exit. Head East on County Route 90 to stop sign in Mannsville. Go through stop, and continue on East 90 for total of 6 miles. Look for orange "WINONA RACE" signs at intersections.
LOANER SHOES: DION racing snowshoes and others available for $5.
REFRESHMENTS: 11North Bar and Grill 5233 US ROUTE 11- PULASKI, for post race food and awards party
RACE DIRECTOR: Richard Shumway Email: rshumway71@gmail.com
FACILITIES: There is a warm building for registration, and a cold outhouse at the parking area
AWARDS: Top 3 Over-all Male and Female recognized for 5K and Championship Race. 10 Year age groups for Championship Race.
DISCLAIMER:
The Stone Wall 5K/Empire State Snowshoe Championship Race follows a well-marked course that is true to the sport of snowshoe racing. The 5K course is designed so anyone can participate, regardless of your ability levels. The Championship course is a true test of endurance, and should be selected only after at least some level of snowshoe training. Winter conditions are unpredictable! You may encounter deep snow, bitterly cold temperatures, blizzard-like conditions, logs to jump, limbs to duck, wet conditions, water holes, downed trees, steep up and down hills, snowmobilers, skiers, and wild animals. It could be a bright, blue, clear winter day, or it could be something much different. Prepare for anything. Regardless of weather, come to enjoy the day with fellow ‘shoers, in a beautiful forest.
Course below was for 2017 race. 2018 race not yet determined.
Detailed Course 5K: 4 weeks before the race, if there is sufficient snow, arrow signs will be erected at intersections. You will start at the "timing shed" on Bargy road, across from the parking lot at CCC camp. You will head south on Bargy for about .5km, crossing bridge, go up steady but not steep incline, and "curl" to the right. I say curl because there is a trail called Frank's Fancy that goes right, but you will not take Frank's Fancy. There is an arrow sign, it is a single track trail. Follow single track trail, it steadily drops in elevation, goes along a creek which will be on your right side, so will a couple camps on the other side of the creek, and ends up connecting with the Stone Wall trail. The main road is on the right at this location, you will head left. You will follow the Stone Wall trail, climbing a small hill, leveling out, and leaving Stone Wall trail, heading right, onto what I call the backcountry section of the course. There is a large rock at this intersection. All single track, it meanders through the forest. Pink ribbon hangs from branches that will guide your way. After about 1.5 km, you will finally drop down into a valley, only to abruptly climb out of it for a quad burning climb back up to the Stone Wall trail. Head right onto the trail (arrow sign is there) following Stone Wall trail, along a stone wall, before coming into a dense pine forest. In here, you will head right onto a second section of backcountry, which is the "virgin single track" portion of the course, untouched by machine. This follows a popular deer trail through the pines, heads out and drops slightly in elevation, before heading upward and onto a ridge that overlooks another creek. Up and down you go, before joining the Stone Wall trail again, and still following the stream which is on your right. The trail ends at Franks Fancy, and you are at approximately 3.5km's into the course. (This is where the 5K and 15K separate) For the 5k distance, you will go left, heading back towards CCC on Franks Fancy. 15Kers will turn right. It is all groomed trail from here, yet still a bit upward in elevation some of the way. Frank's Fancy ends at Bargy, you will be at the top of the incline you first climbed at the start, and you will turn left to finish.
Instead of turning left for 5K course, you will turn right onto a groomed trail called Frank’s Fancy, immediately crossing over a bridge. Trail is a Y intersection after the bridge, you will veer right for about .5KM where you will then cross Hessel Road, which is a snowmobile trail, continuing on Frank’s Fancy which after about 1km ends at the Winona Way intersection, where you will turn left. You will stay on Winona Way for another 1KM, all groomed and wide trail, eventually crossing a plowed road named North Church Road (be careful of traffic). After crossing road, you will follow Winona Way for about 300 meters, before heading straight onto Jimmy’s Jaunt. There is a sign for Jimmy’s Jaunt, but it is in a bad location, facing the wrong direction. There is an arrow there. Jimmy’s Jaunt is a beautiful single track trail that heads through mostly pine, and mostly a drop in elevation, in fact quite a steep drop towards the end of the trail. The trail ends at Shady Shuttle, you will go right. Again, an arrow should be there directing you. You will drop, and then climb, an open field will be on your left, and a relatively new cabin built in the field. You will cross North Church road (plowed road you just previously crossed) providing some evidence that you are in fact heading back. Shady Shuttle is a wonderful trail that drops and climbs quite often. After dropping into the valley, look around and you will likely see deer, this is one of their favorite locations as well. You will come to a trail called “Tie” going straight, Shady Shuttle veers left at this location (a straight arrow is placed there) and while on Tie you will climb steadily but not too severely, Tie ends at Winona Way, you go right. Ah, the north end of Winona Way, very scenic, with a couple challenging ups and downs, nothing you can’t handle at this point. You are heading south, reaching Frank’s Fancy again, where you once were, and turning left onto Franks, and off of Winona. Follow Frank’s for about .6km, crossing bridge, and seeing an arrow that will lead you off from Frank’s and onto a single track section of trail. Up you go on a short climb, leveling off, following a stone wall on your right, along a ridge, into a dense pine section, downward in elevation, ending at Frank’s Fancy again, you go right. Cross Hessel, the snowmobile road you crossed earlier, staying on Frank’s Fancy, cross bridge, and enter the last 1.5km of the race. It’s all Frank’s Fancy from here, 5Ker’s travelled this earlier, as will you to the finish.