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Heart Rate Up Snow Shoe Scramble

The innagural Sprague Brook Park Scramble Snoweshoe Race kicks off at 10am on Sunday, February 21st at Sprague Brook Park in Glenwood, New York. Just a minute down the road from Kissing Bridge Sprague Brook Park is a jewel of a county park featuring serene and attention getting cross country ski & snowshoe trails.

On the way to a win.

-Why is it called a scramble? Because that’s what we named it.
-Use gaitors if you don’t like snowy and wet socks/ankles.
-Use running or trail shoes vs. big heavy boots.
-You will sweat, so dress so you’re chilly at the start.
-Yes you can run in snowshoes, even though it feels like tennis rackets are strapped to your feet. The best type to use for racing/fast moving are 24″ or shorter shoes. Those giant ones from 1949 you found in your grandpas barn are not going to cut it.
-Carry your own water bottle if you want a refreshment during the race-there are no water stations.
-What if it’s rainy or it hasn’t snowed in 2-weeks? So what, there’s likely to be snow, at least some so don’t be a baby and try it.
-If there’s absolutely no snow, zip, nada, gravel & dirt we will have a trail-run instead.
-Can I wear sneakers or take off my snoweshoes and run like a normal person and still get a finish time? No-keep those babies strapped on and tough it out.
-Are there narrow single track trails in this race? No. Wide, rolling trails, no trees or sticks to jump over.
-Can I try it if I can’t even run across my yard in the snowshoes I just got for Christmas? Sure you can. Just keep up a good pace and follow the signs to the finish line. Walk all you want, just stay on course and get a goin!
-If I come in dead last will everyone laugh at me? No way. Snowshoeing is fun, different and a growing sport that celebrates winters beauty and has terrific health benefits including a tremendous cardio workout, full body workout and a heart pounding experience. And yes-you will sweat.
-Can I stop & walk? Sure you can. Just follow the course through the finish.
-Is there a huge party at the finish line and do you serve steak dinners? No. But you can bring your own snacks to feast on-it’s a park.
-What if 7,038 people show up? Great! However the warming hut is our home base and it’s tight, small and has a wood burning stove to keep your toasties warm. Space will be tight if we get a good turnout so please help conserve table space and don’t hog the place.
-Why in the world would anyone ever consider running with tennis rackets strapped to their feet? Because it’s fun. And once you try it you will find out for yourself, and you will most likely be very tired & sore and limp around work the next few days bragging about the coolest new sport you just discovered as people stare at you like you have 3-heads.
-Isn’t the ski loop there for skiers? Yes, and it’s groomed with special equipment designed to make a flat, smooth ski track a few times a week so area skiers can enjoy one of the nicest park ski loops in all of Western New York. Immediately following the Scramble the course will be re-rolled to preserve conditions for skiers. Please stay off the course and use other non-ski designated trails after the Scramble.

Spraque Brook Park Scramble

Rentals will be available at our registration area for the Scramble
on a first-come first-served basis from Gear for Adventure Sports.
Cost: $10. License required while you’re renting. Return after the race.