26 minute drive from downtown Vancouver. Take the Trans-Canada (Highway 1) westbound towards Horseshoe Bay, get off at Exit 8, and follow the road to Cypress Mountain. Top of the road. To view a map click here.
Check-in & Race Day Registration:
5K - 7:30am - 9:00am Nordic Cafe
10K- 9:00am - 10:30am Nordic Cafe
Start Time:
5K starts at 9:30am - 10k starts at 11am
Distance:
5km Sport Course and 10km SnowRun
Terrain:
Cat track, single track, powder sections, hiking trails and hills.
Refreshments:
Energy Drink, fruit, bagels, cookies and much more. You won't leave hungry.
Washrooms:
Parking lot level.
Parking:
Plenty of parking in the cross-country/snowshoe area lot.
First Aid:
There will be First Aid at the finish line and also as the course sweep. We will be able to access anyone on course in the event of an emergency.
Spectators:
Spectators are welcome to come out and cheer everyone on. The best place to view is the start/finish area.
Awards/Prizing:
This year we will be holding the Awards at Taylor's Crossing, 1035 Marine Drive in North Vancouver. The awards will start at 1:00pm (approx). There will be a burger and beer special and pizza and beer special on for Yeti racers for $12.99. Taylor's Crossing has great food so go down there when you're done your race and have something to eat while you're waiting for the awards to start. See map attached to get toTaylor's Crossing
Entry is free for children under 10 with paid adult entry. Each racer receives a race number, a pair of snowshoes to use for the race, and a picture with the Yeti. Each participant must register on race day morning and a parent/guardian must sign a waiver.
