Snowshoe Racing
Snowshoe racing at the Empire State Games is divided into a two day activity. Day one consists of the sprints races: 100M, 200M, 400M, and 1500M races conducted on a packed and groomed oval track, with basic summer track & field rules. Day two presents a distance race of 5,000M, which is a cross-country race with a mass start.

All racing is done on a pair of high-tech snowshoes and any non-prototype adult snowshoe model with at least 120 square inches of functional surface area and at least 7" x 20" dimensions, is legal for ESSSRA/ESG and USSSA competition. These racing shoes are usually made from aluminum or other lightweight frame, with special polymer decking and traction devices.

To qualify for the Empire State Winter Games Sprint and 1500m races, participants must complete at least 2 qualifying races conducted through the NYS Snowshoe Association during the racing season and finish in the top 20 in their division..

To qualify for the 5,000M race, competitors must complete a 5,000M qualifying race during the racing season and submit a 5K Race Entry form by the deadline established each year. Entry forms for the 5K race are available at the Empire State Snowshoe website.

Participants in all events must be at least 12 years of age by the first day of the Games in Lake Placid of the year in which the Winter Games are taking place.

There are NO POST ENTRIES for any event.

Visit www.empirestatesnowshoe.org for additional qualifying rules and the schedule of Qualifying Race Dates and Locations.

**Proof of New York State Residency or status as a full time student in a NY state school required.**

Contact the Empire State Games office at 518-474-8889 for additional information.