Date and Time
Saturday Feb 7, 2026
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST
Saturday, February 7th 10:00am - 12:00pm
Location
SUNY Canton Sledding Hill Turn right at the Y as you enter campus, the hill will by on the right as you drive around the loop.
Fees/Admission
Free!
Contact Information
Dan French
djfrench@stlawu.edu
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Description
Nature Up North is excited to announce the 8th Annual Winterfest Cardboard Sled Races!
We're excited to be bringing back the Cardboard Sled Races for an eighth year! Join us for a morning of sledding at the SUNY Canton Sledding Hill on sleds you create yourself from cardboard. Teams or individuals are invited to enter, and each sled must carry one team member.
The race will be on Saturday, February 7th with registration from 10:00 - 10:30.
At 10:30 will be the "parade of sleds" and sled judging, with the races beginning immediately thereafter. Sleds will be judged overall, for special categories, and by division for the fastest time! Not sure how to build a cardboard sled?
Stop by one of our sled-building workshops. We'll teach you everything you need to know and provide any materials you don't bring yourself! Check below for a list of workshop dates:
Saturday, January 24th from 9:00am - 12:00pm - https://www.natureupnorth.org/event/cardboard-sled-building-workshop-4 Sunday,
February 1st from 10:00am - 1:00pm - https://www.natureupnorth.org/event/cardboard-sled-building-workshop-5 Approved materials: Cardboard, duct tape, recycled plastic bags, paint, and glue.
Divisions: Youth (12 and under), Open (13 and up), Family (multi-ages) and College. Registration: https://www.natureupnorth.org/form/8th-annual-cardboard-sled-race-r Or, you can email info@natureupnorth.org with your team name, participant names and grades, and division. Day of registration will also be available February 10th from 10:00 am - 10:30 am. Rain/weather date: February 8th and 21st, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm.
Any rescheduling will be announced the day before on social media and at natureupnorth.org. The first reschedule will be to the 8th, then the 14th if poor weather persists.
Directions and Parking: The SUNY Canton sledding hill is located on the southeast side of campus, between Kennedy Hall and the Footbridges. From downtown Canton, head west on Hwy 68 to SUNY Canton. Turn onto Cornell Drive, and take a right at the first Y toward the river. Turn left on Miller Drive and park in Lot 1. Look for signs to the nearby sledding hill! SUNY Canton Campus Map: https://www.canton.edu/map/
