Race 20" Unisex Ultralight Running Snowshoes

Our most popular running snowshoe: under 1 lb per shoe, three binding options, and approved by the most competitive snowshoe runners around the world. Made in Englewood, CO with a limited lifetime warranty.

$259.95

Color: Yellow

Bindings

Speed Tru Trak Direct Mount

Product variants

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Warranty

Snowshoes and accessories are guaranteed against manufacturing defects for the Lifetime* of the product.

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Description

Winter doesn't have to slow your running down. At under 1 lb per snowshoe, the Race lets you keep a normal running stride on snow, whether you're training through the winter or chasing a podium. Year after year USSSA National winners lace up the Race, and we've been building racing snowshoes in our Colorado shop for more than three decades. The design is unisex, with three binding options, so you can set it up the way you run.

Highlights

Under 1 lb per snowshoe: 1 lb 12 oz a pair with Speed Lace, 1 lb 7.5 oz with Direct Mount
20.2" x 7.6" frame for runners up to 200 lb
BioThane suspension strap sends downward energy back toward your foot, saving energy with every step
T-6 racing cleats, front and rear, balance traction and speed at a fraction of the weight
7075-T6 aluminum frame, hand-built in Englewood, Colorado, with a limited lifetime warranty

Pick your binding

Binding	Weight (pair)	Shoe sizes	Best for
Speed Lace	1 lb 12 oz	Women's 5–13, men's 5–11.5	Racing & Quick On/Off: paracord and a cord lock, on and off in seconds
Tru Trak	1 lb 14 oz	Women's 5.5–13.5, men's 5–12	Larger feet or extreme freeze/thaw conditions: simple over-shoe straps don't budge, proven over 30+ years
Direct Mount	1 lb 7.5 oz	Your own shoes	The lightest, most stable setup: mount to a dedicated pair of trail shoes yourself (hardware included)

Is the Race right for you?

Yes if you run or race on packed and groomed snow and weigh up to 200 lb.
Want to shave even more weight? The Race Wave is our lightest racing snowshoe.
Running softer, deeper snow or over 200 lb? The 25" Elite Race gives about 30% more float. Compare all running snowshoes.

Specifications

Dimensions (Standard)

20.2 in x 7.6 in
Dimensions (Metric)

51.3 cm X 19.3 cm
Weight per pair (Standard)

Speed Lace: 1 lb 12 oz, Tru Trak: 1 lb 14 oz, Direct Mount: 1 lb 7.5 oz
Weight per pair (Metric)

Speed Lace: 0.79 kg, Tru Trak: 0.85 kg, Direct Mount: 0.67 kg
Gender

Unisex
User Weight

Up to 200 lbs
Footwear Sizing

Speed Lace: W5 - W13; M5 - M11.5; Tru Trak: W5.5 - W13.5; M5 - M12
Frame Material

7075-T6 Aluminum Alloy
Deck Material

Polyurethane Coated Nylon
Warranty

Limited Lifetime Warranty
Country of Origin

United States

HOW LIGHT ARE LITES?

It's hard to understand how lightweight Northern Lites are until you hold them yourself. So, we've compiled a list.

TECHNOLOGY

We've combined ultralight and durable over the last 30+ years. Explore some of our technology that makes this possible.

BIOTHANE SUSPENSION STRAP

Redirects downward energy back towards your foot, saving energy with each step.

COOLTHANE DECKING

Used for inflatable Navy boats, the polyurethane coated nylon webbing is ultralight and durable with a smooth texture minimizing snow drag.

7075-T6 ALUMINUM

The lightest and strongest aluminum you’ll find on snowshoes. Other snowshoes use 6000 series aluminum which is ~2X heavier and fragile.

360° TRACTION CLIPS

Underside traction wings on the deck clips add 360 degree traction around the perimeter of the snowshoe.

SPEED LACE BINDING

Our lightest running binding can be put on or taken off in seconds using the paracord and Cordlock.

T-6 RACING CLEATS

Front and rear crampons made to balance traction and speed at a fraction of the weight.

30% AVERAGE WEIGHT SAVINGS

Average weight savings of 30% for incredible ultralight running.

CHOOSE YOUR BINDING

Two pre-installed binding options or mount your favorite shoes directly on our running snowshoes.

Speed Lace

Lightweight yet durable binding that utilizes parachute cord and a Cordlock. Not the best choice for larger feet over 11M.
Tru Trak

Simple over-boot two strap system time tested with 30+ years of intense field use.
Direct Mount

Self-install your favorite pair of shoes onto our snowshoe frames.

A table comparing the facets of 3 products
Facet	Race 20" Unisex Ultralight Running Snowshoes View details	Race Wave 20" Unisex Ultralight Running Snowshoes View details	Elite Race 25" Unisex Ultralight Snowshoes View details
Gender
Gender	Unisex	Unisex	Unisex
Dimensions
Dimensions	20.2" x 7.6"	20.2" x 7.6"	25" x 8"
Weight
Weight	Speed Lace: 1 lb 12 oz, Tru Trak: 1 lb 14 oz, Direct Mount: 1 lb 7.5 oz	Speed Lace: 1 lb 11.5 oz / pair, Direct Mount: 1 lb 5 oz / pair	Tru Trak: 2 lb 2.5 oz, Spin Dial: 2 lb 7 oz
Shoe Sizes
Shoe Sizes	Speed Lace: W5 - W13; M5 - M11.5; Tru Trak: W5.5 - W13.5; M5 - M12	Speed Lace: W5 - W13; M5 - M11.5; Tru Trak: W5.5 - W13.5; M5 - M12	Tru Trak: W5.5 - W13.5; M5 - M13.5; Spin Dial: W7 - W13.5; M5 - M13.5
Load Range
Load Range	Up to 200 lbs	Up to 200 lbs	Up to 225 lbs