Himanaji Winter Challenge

United States flag Eagle River, Wisconsin, United States

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Date 06 Feb, 2027
Races 1 distance
Entry fee $20.00
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Himanaji Winter Challenge

About the event

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”

Races offered

06Feb

5k Snowshoe Race

Running

Distance
5K
Start time
10:00
Entry fee
$20.00

Weather history

3-year monthly averages for February in Eagle River.

Temperature-11.7° / -5.2°
Feels like-17.2° / -10.4°
Sunshine hours3h 26m
Rainfall0.9 mm
Snowfall0.6 cm
Wind12.1 km/h (Gentle breeze)
Humidity80.0%
Max UV indexLow (1.4)
Sweat lossLow
Course conditionsFirm and slightly soft
Sunrise08:31
Sunset17:39

About Eagle River

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Eagle River is a city and the county seat of Vilas County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,628 at the 2020 census. Because of the many lakes in the area, the city is a popular vacation and retirement destination. The area contains many condominiums, seasonal vacation homes, and hunting cabins.

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