The BIG CHILL is an important fundraiser for the Lawrencetown Education Centre and Nova Scotia’s at-risk youth. The BIG CHILL is a snowshoe marathon set in the beautiful Annapolis Valley. There are three challenging course lengths: 5km, 15km & 30km. You can register and fundraise as an individual or as a team!
We want to see The BIG CHILL grow and be a family event! As long as they’re accompanied by one adult for the entire course kids 12 years old and under can participate for free and do not need to fundraise*, although we encourage them to help with their teammates’ fundraising to get the full experience:). Junior snowshoers will receive a BIG CHILL medal at the finish line, just like the adults! They will not receive a swag bag.
The team options are designed for a group of participants to challenge themselves in our 15km or 30km distances – either in a relay or group format.
The 15km course can be completed by a 2-person team. The course will be split into two parts. Competitors will have the option of completing one of the two parts of the loop as a relay OR to complete the course together.
The 30km course can be completed as a 2 or 4-person team. With the 2-person format, each person would complete one 15km loop. The 4-person team will each complete one quarter of the course. Any group choosing to complete the full 30km as a team can do so.
*Please note: ALL participants, regardless of age, must register and complete a waiver
Location: 807 Twin Oaks Road, outside Middleton
More details about the safety meeting will be communicated with participants closer to the event
To book a room the night before The BIG CHILL at the nearby Middleton Motel and Suites contact the motel at 1-855-825-3433 or reservations@middletonmotel.ca. Mention you’re participating in The BIG CHILL and you’ll receive a special $89/night rate. Rooms are available on a first-come first-served basis.
Registration Options |
Fundraising Commitment |
Registration Cost |
5km Individual |
$300/person |
$60/person |
15km Individual |
$500/person |
$60/person |
30km Individual |
$500/person |
$60/person |
15km Team |
$1,500/Team |
$50/person |
30km Team |
$2,000/Team |
$50/person |
Our 15km (Half Crazy) course is one full loop of our course and is equivalent to 1/2 snowshoe marathon.
Our 30km (Full Crazy) course is two full loops of our course and is equivalent to a full snowshoe marathon.
Please note: As always, all GIVETOLIVE events will be designed with safety in mind & adhere to Public Health rules of the day.
For more information, contact: bigchilldirector@givetolive.ca
We’ve secured a hotel deal at the Middleton Motel & Suites which is only a
5-minute drive from the trail start.