Results from the Inaugural

HIMANAJI WINTER CHALLENGE

Women’s Division:

  1. 36:35 - Rebekah Koch

  2. 36:35- Erica Stauffer

  3. 41:11 -Kristie Bigani

Men’s Division:

  1. 22:50 - Devon Byers

  2. 23:25 - Jeffery Quednow

  3. 25:44 - Nathan Koch

Race Photos are available through Tomasoski Photography and Video.

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.

  • The Race Course

    A 5.1 km course has been designed and mapping is currently underway. The course is open year-round if you would like to practice.

    Himanaji Race Course

  • Registration

    Click below to print the race registration. You can also register through RunSignup. Same-day registration is available at the event.

    All proceeds from this event will be donated to Trees for Tomorrow and the Three Eagle Trail Foundation.

    2025Registration.pdf

  • About the Himanaji

    Snowshoeing has a long and deep history in the Northwoods. Click below to find out about the origins of this race as well as other local races in our area.

    Himanaji lore