The Frostbite Solstice Trail Race
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The Frostbite Solstice Trail Race 2026
The Frostbite Solstice Trail Race is scheduled for December 19, 2026 at Marydale Park in Mount Hope, Ontario, Canada. The event is sanctioned by Athletics Ontario and benefits the charity Hamilton Out Of The Cold.
The course is based on an approximately 3.7 km trail loop that mixes tree covered singletrack and open field. The route includes a few short rolling hills and is exposed to wind in some sections. Organizers plan the final course layout based on trail conditions before the event, so exact loop length may vary.
Race formats are offered by duration:
- Full Solstice: 8 hours 58 minutes of running, solo.
- Full Solstice Relay: 8 hours 58 minutes, teams up to five runners.
- Half Solstice: 4 hours 29 minutes.
- Quarter Solstice: 2 hours 15 minutes.
There will be one aid station on course serving water, an electrolyte drink, hot drinks, soup, sweet and salty snacks, PB and J sandwiches, and pickles. The event is cup-less; runners use a collapsible cup or bottle at aid stations. Every participant receives a finisher's medal and a crewneck sweatshirt. La Sportiva will provide a demo shoe fleet and will give away two pairs of shoes at each event. THN Labs will supply gels in race kits and at aid stations; the gels contain maple syrup, tahini, sea salt, and rowanberry extract.
The refund policy offers a 100 percent race credit up to 30 days before the event; cancellations within 30 days are not accommodated. Transfers between participants are allowed. Parking, restrooms, and a large pavilion are available at the park. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
