Frozen Falcon

Frozen Falcon

Frozen Falcon is a winter, eight hour looped trail running race held at Falcon Ridge Ski Slopes within Falcon Trails Resort. The course follows the groomed High Lake Multi-Use Trail and uses a loop of about 6.5 km (roughly 4 miles).

Participants aim to cover as much distance as they can in the eight hour window. Runners may stop after any number of laps; the classic target is eight loops, which equals just over 50 km and earns the Frozen Falcon 50k finisher toque. Repeat 50k efforts receive a snowflake patch and there is special recognition for runners who accumulate 40 loops over time. Awards are presented for first place male and first place female by distance, with time used to break ties.

Entry includes access to the groomed winter trail, space in the Falcon Trails yurt for warming and lap recording, simple aid station food, first aid support with AED on site, a locally produced event patch, a special 50k finisher award and a post-race meal. Timing is manual and there is no live tracking; runners must enter the yurt at the end of each loop to have laps recorded.

The traditional route will be used when conditions permit; an alternate route may be selected if soft snow or warm weather threatens trail sustainability. Snowshoes are allowed. Recommended gear includes a 500 ml insulated drink container, an extra toque, an extra windproof jacket and an emergency blanket.

Registration for the 2027 edition reached its cap of 60 and is sold out. Past registration structure included early and regular periods with different fees depending on payment method. Bib transfers were permitted up to December 6 and a refund policy varied by payment method. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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