Yeti or Not Snowshoe Invasion

Vernon Township, United States • 31 Jan 2026

YETI OR NOT Snowshoe Invasion

The YETI OR NOT Snowshoe Invasion takes place on January 31, 2026 at Mountain Creek in Vernon, New Jersey. The event is organized by the Vernon Township Board of Recreation and uses Mountain Creek facilities, with participants transported to the top of the mountain by the resort lift before starting their snowshoe activities. The event welcomes runners, walkers and people trying snowshoes for the first time. Participants are asked to bring their own snowshoes (BYOS).

Events and logistics

Offered event options:

  • 5k
  • Last mile (not timed)

Registration and check-in occur at the Biergarten in Mountain Creek’s Red Tail Lodge. The early discount base registration fee is $25 for registrations completed by 12/31/2025; after January 1, 2026 the registration fee is $30. The event location address is 200 Route 94, Mountain Creek, Vernon, NJ 07462. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

5 km
Yeti or Not Snowshoe Invasion 5k
Last Mile Fun Option Not Timed
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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