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February is for Sweethearts...and Snowshoes

Have you signed up yet for the 3rd Annual Snowshoe Classic at Brooksby Farm?

The 3rd Annual Snowshoe Classic at Brooksby Farm will be here Feb. 9 (snow provided) -- are you ready to race?

The event, which is sponsored by Peabody Recreation, is a 5K snowshoe/trail race and winds its way around the orchards and wooded trails at Brooksby Farm.

In the event there isn't enough snow to snowshoe in, the race will become a trail run instead. That's actually what happened the first year of the event. A final decision will be made Feb. 6.

Peabody Recreation says the first 100 registered racers will receive a pair of high performance wool socks and a fleece headband. There's also a raffle and the top finishers overall, by gender and age will also receive prizes.

The registration fee is $20 before Feb. 1 and $25 afterward. You can sign up online or also on Feb. 9. Registration opens at 8:30 a.m. and the race is at 10 a.m.

If you're in need of snowshoes, a limited amount are available for rental, but you need to reserve them ahead of time.

Contact Randy Weld with any questions at 978-536-7132 or randy.weld@peabody-ma.gov.


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