Himanaji Winter Challenge
About this race
The Himanaji (Hi-ma-NA-ji) Winter Challenge is a 5k snowshoe race hosted by Tara Lila at the Ripco Road Park Unit in Oneida County, Wisconsin.
The name of the race comes from two Sanskrit words: “Himana (adj.)” meaning “snowy”, and “Aji (n.)” meaning “racecourse”. We hope this challenge will inspire you to test yourself physically as you explore the beautiful Northwoods in the winter.
Race Date: January 31, 2026
- Start Time: 10:00 am
- Race Distance: 5.1 km
- Race Location: 7550 Ripco Road, Eagle River, WI
- Race Fee: $20.00 by 1/1/26, then $30 until 1/29/26
- Race Director: Chris Nafziger, all inquiries can be sent to: “himanajirace@gmail.com”
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Trail running
5k Snowshoe Race
Race-day daylight
We have no recorded weather for Eagle River yet, but sunrise and sunset follow from the venue and the date.
The sun rises at 7:12 AM and sets at 5:09 PM local time (CST) in Eagle River on February 6, 2027 — 9h 57m of daylight.
Course
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 3 Eagle River events
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