Falcon Trail Fest
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Falcon Trail Fest
Falcon Trail Fest is a two day stage race held September 26–27, 2026 at Falcon Lake in Whiteshell Provincial Park, Manitoba. The event is based at the Falcon Ridge Ski Chalet and offers single-day and two-day race options across trail types that include ski hill paths, singletrack, granite slabs, loamy forest trail, roots, and lakefront sections.
Distances:
- 8K Classic Up & Down (Saturday)
- 16K Classic Up & Down (Saturday)
- 28K Better Half out-and-back (Sunday)
- 42K Altra Loop the Lake marathon (Sunday)
- Half Flight 36K total (8K + 28K)
- Full Flight 58K total (16K + 42K)
Course details describe a Saturday Classic Up & Down that uses the ski hill, mowed off-trail sections, the 5 of Diamonds trail, Pine Ridge Trail, and High Lake Trail. Sunday’s routes use the new onishkatoon gwaykaadiziwin connector around the east end of Falcon Lake and link with the Trans Canada Trail on the lake’s north shore. Vertical gain figures published for the stages include approximately 540 m for the Saturday 16K, 592 m for the Sunday 42K, 270 m for the 8K, and about 620 m for the 28K.
Event services include aid stations, race bibs, finisher medals, a performance shirt, food vouchers, UTofMB points for Manitoba Association of Trail Runner members, on site accommodation options, and volunteer support. Age, park pass, refund, transfer, and safety rules are published for participants. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
