Frozen Falcon
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About the race
Frozen Falcon is a winter, looped trail running event held at Falcon Ridge Ski Slopes within Falcon Trails Resort. The event runs for eight hours on a roughly 6.5 km (about 4 mile) loop that follows the High Lake Multi-Use Trail. Runners may complete as many laps as they choose during the eight-hour window, with participants commonly pacing for shorter blocks (for example 1, 3, or 6 hours) or the full time.
The event’s main challenge is completing eight loops, which is just over 50k and earns a Frozen Falcon 50k Finisher toque. Repeat 50k finishers receive a snowflake patch to add to the toque, and there is special recognition and an award for those who reach 40 cumulative loops. Awards are also given for first place male and female based on furthest distance or faster time as a tiebreaker.
Entry includes access to the groomed winter trail and the on-site yurt, simple aid station food, first aid support with an AED, a locally produced event patch and a post-race meal. Aid at the yurt typically includes chips, candy, instant noodle soup, vegetable broth and water; participants may bring additional supplies. Snowshoes are allowed. Timing is manual and runners must check in at the yurt at the end of each lap so laps can be recorded.
The event is capped at 60 participants, with an e-transfer payment option offering a discount and a full refund window prior to December 6. The traditional route will be used when conditions allow; an alternate route may be selected if conditions require trail preservation. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
