Fatshoe
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About the race
FatShoe is a winter multisport event held at Silver Star Mountain Resort on January 9, 2027. The event uses the BX Creek Trail System and offers multiple formats: solo or team fat bike plus snowshoe duathlon, fat bike only, snowshoe only, and a children’s Snow Stompers snowshoe race.
Distances and formats include:
- 10 km fat bike on twisty BX Creek trails.
- 5.5 km snowshoe course.
- 2.5 km kids Snow Stompers snowshoe race.
Registration opens November 1, 2026 and closes January 6, 2027. Early entry fees listed by the organiser include CAN$55 plus tax for solo and most snowshoe or bike entries, CAN$55 each for team relay members, and CAN$15 plus tax for the kids race. Participants must supply their own fat bike and snowshoes or arrange rentals; Silver Star and Sovereign Lake offer rental options and Silver Star provides a rental discount for the event.
Package pick up and start/finish are located at Silver Star Mountain Resort Parking Lot E. The organiser provides marked courses, aid stations with food and drinks, a first aid tent at the start/finish, course marshals, and volunteer support. Race items for participants include a custom finisher medal, a toque, and postrace food offerings such as hot chocolate, coffee, hot dogs and s’mores. The solo snowshoe race is part of the Dion Canadian Snowshoe Series. Environmental rules require staying on trails and no littering. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
