All the information I have right now (and should be all you need) is from the email Peter sent me which I have re-posted below.
The Racing Gnome Snow Run
10km Snowshoe race and 5km ramble
Prizes for top 3 men and women
February 5th
9:35am start
Royal Gorge
Soda Springs, Ca.
Proceeds benefit the Donner Summit Historical Society
Limited racing demos available from Redfeather snowshoes
Early registration
register at www.ultrasignup.com
5km $30
10km $40
Competitive entry discounts: Contact Peter at runonsnow@gmail.com
Race day registration
5km $35
10km $45
Course Details
An inspiring point to point course starting at the Summit Lodge at Royal Gorge and finishing at Ice Lakes Lodge. Course highlights include a grueling climb up Nose Dive and Crows nest, a stretch through Van Norden meadow, a riddge run along Razorback,rolling trails through densely wooded terrain and a unforgettable 1.2 mile single track downhill to the finish. Expect exceptional views and exhilarating downhill sprints.
70% single track and 30% groomed trails
"in the 12 years I've been snowshoe racing, this is by far the coolest course I've ever run" Peter Fain
Additional details:
GU generously provided your energy to to power throw the deep snow, Sierra Nevada Brewing Company is providiing the after race recovery liquid; Ice Lakes Lodge is providing some food, Sierra Pacific Coffee Company is sending you home with some of their organic coffee to boost your next morning, we are sending you home with a coffee mug to put the java in, plus some other cool schwag.
There will be a shuttle from the finish back to the start, there are only 3 spots at the finish so plan on using the shuttle.
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