Super Frosty Loomis 2019 - Finger Lakes Runners Club

Ithaca’s only snowshoe race had a record high turnout in both distances. There were so many of you the Hammond Hill warming hut filled up fast! Many participants were first-time snowshoe racers eager to dip their frozen toes in the sport, despite the mere 15°F at the start. Thankfully the snowy course was packed down pretty well due to high pedestrian use on the trails.

Thank you to co-RDs Eric, Dave, and Boris for putting on the race in the frigid cold and marking the course during the tail end of the polar vortex. Thank you to Finger Lakes Running Company for the awards and Dion Snowshoes for the available rentals!

Webscorer Results

10K Results

Place	Name	City	Age	Gender	Time
1	Eric Sambolec	Ithaca, NY	41	Male	43:20
2	Mikhail Kern	Ithaca, NY	27	Male	47:16
3	Matt Westerland	-	45	Male	49:02
4	Rob Price	Lake Ariel, PA	33	Male	50:36
5	Michael Schlimmer	-	32	Male	55:09
6	Pete Kresock	Ithaca, NY	36	Male	58:35
7	Amelia Kaufman	Ithaca, NY	25	Female	59:30
8	Avery Voehl	Eden Prairie, MN	19	Female	59:46
9	Ryan Thompson	Los Altos, CA	19	Male	1:01:16
10	Joe Schlimmer	Ithaca, NY	33	Male	1:02:01
11	Nancy Kleinrock	Ithaca, NY	58	Female	1:02:15
12	Dean Russo	Dryden, NY	49	Male	1:02:23
13	Pete Katapski	Scotttownship, PA	59	Male	1:03:00
14	Todd Beverly	East Bloomfield, NY	58	Male	1:05:09
15	Vinny Cappadora	Freeville, NY	39	Male	1:05:22
16	Rick Mazzeo	Skaneateles, NY	66	Male	1:05:36
17	Steve Shaum	Ithaca, NY	53	Male	1:06:17
18	Emma Stowe	Ithaca, NY	20	Female	1:08:20
19	Maeve Anderson	Seattle, NY	21	Female	1:08:22
20	Charles Leonard	Freeville, NY	63	Male	1:09:02
21	Justin Halsey	Mexico, NY	36	Male	1:10:36
22	Paul Maza	Freeville, NY	50	Male	1:11:26
23	Dawn O'Shaughnessy	Oswego, NY	49	Female	1:17:16
24	Brenda Michaud	Trumansburg, NY	56	Female	1:18:13
25	Michael Boggs	Jacksonville, NY	59	Male	1:18:14
26	Kerra Quinn	Dryden, NY	43	Female	1:22:08
27	Eric Smith	Freeville, NY	75	Male	1:34:30

5K Results

Place	Name	City	Age	Gender	Time
1	Bill Watson	Ithaca, NY	30	Male	29:10
2	Thomas Mullins	Cortland, NY	51	Male	30:04
3	Brendan Mangino	Ithaca, NY	25	Male	31:42
4	Meghan Morgan	Needham, MA	21	Female	32:08
5	Jenna Bensko	Mystic, CT	21	Female	33:17
6	Andrew Weishar	-	42	Male	34:19
7	James Miner	Dryden, NY	70	Male	34:33
8	Ruth Sherman	-	58	Female	36:02
9	John Ober	Candor, NY	52	Male	36:06
10	Meghan Hayden	Columbus, OH	22	Female	37:20
11	Timothee Chauvire	Nantes/France	30	Male	38:00
12	Scarlett Lee	Ithaca, NY	29	Female	38:14
13	Jennifer Kozlowski	Ithaca, NY	47	Female	38:24
14	Kristina Ceres	Ithaca, NY	26	Female	38:58
15	Sarah Ridenour	Danby, NY	33	Female	41:50
16	Gretchen Gilbert	Brooktondale, NY	50	Female	43:30
17	Leah Balkin	Buffalo, NY	21	Female	45:50
18	Tonya Engst	Ithaca, NY	51	Female	49:41

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ABOUT

Snowshoes? That’s right, when winter covers our beloved trails, some of us switch to snowshoes and keep right on running. Racing snowshoes are a far cry from the tennis racket-shaped gear of yesteryear—you strap them on over your normal running shoes to get a stable platform that keeps you on top of the snow. It’s harder than running, but incredible exercise and huge fun to boot. So conquer the cold in the Ithaca area’s only snowshoe race!

The well-marked course is part of the Hammond Hill State Forest trail system, which is commonly used for skiing and snowshoeing, so it should be packed down unless there is a big snowfall the night before. We recommend doing the 5K distance if you don’t have much experience snowshoeing or trail running, or if you plan on walking the distance. The 10K is intended for those who are well-trained and have some experience on snowshoes. As race day nears, our Facebook page will be updated with course conditions and snow levels.

If you don’t have snowshoes (or good ones for running), we will have 15 pairs of Dion running snowshoes available to borrow for $5 from our fellow snowshoe race director Matt Westerland.

We’ll be meeting at the warming hut by the Hammond Hill public parking lot, where a wood fire will be keeping everyone warm(ish) no matter what the weather is like outside. And for a snowshoe race, we’re rooting for cold and snowy! After the race, pile into the warming hut for post-race snacks and beard thawing, and don’t miss the after-party and awards at the Dryden Hotel.

Many FLRC trail races take place on parts of the Finger Lakes Trail, which crosses much of New York State and is maintained by the nonprofit Finger Lakes Trail Conference. If you enjoy running on our local trails, consider supporting the Finger Lakes Trail Conference’s efforts to develop and maintain the Finger Lakes Trail. Support Finger Lakes Trails

WHERE

The races start and finish at the Hammond Hill warming hut, just in on the trail from the public parking lot, whose address is roughly 100 Hammond Hill Road, Freeville, NY 13068. Do not follow GPS directions via Harford Road, which is not passable. Instead, make sure to come via Irish Settlement Road.

From Ithaca: Take Route 13 north toward Dryden. Before entering Dryden, take a right onto Irish Settlement Road. After going through an S curve you will go up a big hill; continue a couple of miles. Take a left onto Hammond Hill Road. Soon you will come to a Y intersection; take the right fork. At the top of the hill is a parking lot on the right. Park here. The start/finish area is on the trail a short walk east from the parking lot.

Interactive map of the 10K course:

10K Course (Click to enlarge)

5K Course (Click to enlarge)

WHEN

The 5K and 10K races start together at 10 AM. Please arrive at least 30 minutes prior to your race to pick up your bib.

REGISTRATION

Online pre-registration is strongly encouraged and is open until 6 PM the night before the race. Race is limited to 50 participants. If you cannot register online, a paper entry form is available.

Pre-registration costs $15. Day-of-race registration costs $20 for everyone.
FLRC members who pre-register may deduct $5.
Runners 18 and under may pre-register for free.

AWARDS

The award ceremony takes place shortly after the race at The Dryden Hotel. In the 5K distance, we will have awards to the overall male and female winners only. In the 10K distance, we will have overall, masters, and 10-year age group awards as we expect the 10K to be more competitive.

WARNINGS

Leave early to get to the race since the driving conditions may require additional travel time.
Wear appropriate clothing for the weather, and bring additional dry clothing for after the race. You will get wet!
Pay attention to trail markings or you’ll end up off course! As with all trail runs, it’s on you to pay attention.

NOTES

The race may be postponed to another weekend in February or canceled if there is insufficient snow. For the latest details, check the Super Frosty Loomis Facebook page.
A port-o-john will be available at the parking lot, but there is no running water or changing facilities.
Tasty post-race food and non-alcoholic drinks will be provided.
Results will be made available shortly after the race via Webscorer; visit the FLRC Web site for full results later.
If you have additional questions, check the Facebook page or contact race directors Boris Dzikovski (bd55@cornell.edu) or Eric Sambolec (bdsambo@mail.com).

POLICIES

In the event of no snow, the race may be rescheduled for another weekend in February 2019.
No dogs or headphones are allowed. These make the race dangerous for everyone.
The race directors reserve the right to reject any entry for any reason.
Entry fees are non-refundable, even if the race is canceled due to lack of snow.
This race is organized by the Finger Lakes Runners Club and insured by the Road Runners Club of America.