The 2027 U.S. Snowshoe Nationals
New Hampshire
Hosted in:
Northeast Delta Dental
Proudly Presented by:
With Additional Sponsorship by:
About the Races
Join athletes from across the country for the 2027 U.S. Snowshoe Nationals, proudly presented by Northeast Delta Dental. This premier championship weekend will bring together elite competitors, emerging talent, and recreational racers for two days of exciting competition on a fast, spectator-friendly course.
The championship course features a flat and fast layout that winds through open fields, scenic singletrack trails, and around a picturesque pond, providing an ideal setting for both competitive racing and personal best performances.
Athletes will compete in four championship events, with separate awards presented for each race, including Overall Champions and the top three finishers in each age group.
Whether you're competing for a national title or taking on the challenge of snowshoe racing for the first time, the 2027 U.S. Snowshoe Nationals promises an unforgettable weekend of competition, camaraderie, and winter adventure.
The Races
Women's 10k Snowshoe Championship: 2/13 @ 9AM
Men's 10k Snowshoe Championship: 2/13 @ 11AM
Open Snowshoe 5k: 2/14 @ 9AM
Under 20 Snowshoe Nationals: 2/14 @ 11AM
Schedule of Events
Weekend Schedule
Friday, February 12
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Athlete Meet & Greet: 5:30 – 7:30 PM (registration link coming soon!)
Saturday, February 13
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Women's 10k Snowshoe Championship: 9 AM
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Men's 10k Snowshoe Championship: 11 AM
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Pasta Dinner: 5:30 – 7:30 PM (registration to join)
Sunday, February 14
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Open Snowshoe 5k: 9 AM
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Under 20 Snowshoe Nationals: 11 AM
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Closing Ceremony and Awards Presentation immediately following the Under 20 Championship race.
Delta Dental-sponsored Race Series
The Delta Dental Capital Area Race Series (C.A.R.S.) connects nine popular races across the capital region, offering a fun and competitive experience for runners of all levels. Participants score based on their top performances, with individual and team awards, prize money, and age-group competition throughout the season.
SEA 5K Road Race & Fitness Walk – April 11, 9am
NHTI/Delta Dental 5K – FApril 17, 6pm
Canterbury Shaker Village XC 5K – May 16 , 9am
Joe Kasper Over the River & Through the Woods 5K – May 31, 9am
Capital City Classic 5K – June 21, 8am
Angels 5K – July 9, 6pm
Bill Luti 5 Miler – July 18, 8am
Canterbury Woodchuck Classic 5K – July 25, 9am
Celebrate Tom Walton 5k & 6 Miler – August 15, 8am
Delta Dental Mountain Challenge
The Delta Dental Mountain Challenge is a premier uphill race series built around six iconic mountain events, anchored by the legendary Mount Washington Road Race. Runners earn points by competing across the series—including a choice between two Jay Peak races—with additional points available through a summer-long vertical gain virtual challenge.
Race the Cog – June 20
Mountain Washington Road Race – June 27
Loon Mountain Race – July 12
Race to the Top of Vermont – August 30
Jay Peak Trail Racing Festival – Complete one of:
Blue 5K (September 5), or
11-Miler – September 6
Vertical Ascent Challenge (Gain 29,032 feet (8,849 meters) of total elevation gain from April 1-Sept 1
Bring on the Heat 5K Series
The Bring On The Heat 5K Series is a six-race lineup designed to kickstart the spring and summer running season with fast, fun, and competitive events. Runners score their best performances across the series, with awards for the top 10 men and women. The series also features the unique “Add My Route” 5K Contest, a virtual event where participants can design a course that could become an official race in the following year’s lineup.
Judy “Jutz” George 5K – April 12, 9am
Add My Route 5K Contest – From April 12 – Aug. 1, map out a 5K race route for possible inclusion in the 2027 Bring On The Heat Series
Franklin VNA and Hospice 5K Run/Walk – April 25, 9am
Mother’s Day Hope 5K – May 10, 9am
Run for Jenny Beat Heart Disease 5K – June 11, 6pm
Concord Firecracker 5K – July 5, 8am
Celebrate Tom Walkton 5K & 6Miler – August 15, 8am
Winter Blast 5K Series
The Winter Blast 5K Series is a seven-race winter lineup in and around Concord, NH, blending creative events, traditional 5Ks, and a virtual challenge to keep runners active all season long. The 2025–26 series was a strong success, featuring unique races, series-wide prize money, and additional incentives like the popular Hopkinton sub-series. Expect the Winter Blast Series to return in late 2026 for another season of cold-weather competition and community fun.
Cornhole Biathlon
The Great Gingerbread Run, Run as Fast as You Can 5K
Fit for the Holidays Challenge – From Nov. 28th – Jan. 1, do one of the following daily:
1 miler
5K
30 min/day of favorite exercise
Hopkinton Winter 5K #1
Hopkinton Winter 5K #2
Love on the Run 5K
Hopkinton Winter 5K #3
ABOUT DELTA DENTAL RACES
Northeast Delta Dental is the main sponsor of road races in NH. In addition to sponsoring events, we organize our own race series and are committed to supporting the community and caring for every participant.
Our Hopkinton Series started in early 2021 during a difficult time for local businesses, offering a three-race winter series to support a struggling fitness center. This series later became the Winter Blast Series. We also host a Snowshoe Series each winter, guided by our motto “Snow or No We Go," meaning races will not be canceled due to lack of snow but will instead turn into trail races. The Delta Dental Mountain Challenge was created when a race director faced difficulties launching her first mountain race; we responded by creating a mini-series with significant prize money to draw runners. Now in its fifth year, it includes seven events. Our latest series, the Bring on the Heat 5k Series, features six races designed to highlight some of our smaller, local races that benefit local charities.
We offer various holiday-themed races such as our new Valentine's Day Race, St. Patrick's Day Race, Mother's Day, and July 4th. During Thanksgiving, we hold a cornhole Biathlon, and we conclude the year with a Gingerbread 5k. All events support charities including the SUDC Foundation, Hope on Haven Hill, local running groups, the Northeast Delta Dental (NEDD) Foundation, and the Helping Hands Fund, as well as Operation Santa Claus.
All Delta Dental managed races are organized and created exclusively by Ellen and Tom Raffio, with complete funding from Northeast Delta Dental. Each race officially includes a charity component. We aim to support as many groups as possible through our passion for running and races.
