Frozen Falcon

Can you winter ultra??
Frozen Falcon is a winter, 8-hour, looped trail running race held at the Falcon Ridge Ski Slopes located at Falcon Trails Resort. The loop is 6.5ish km/4ish miles and follows the High Lake Multi-Use Trail.

The goal? 
To have a fun time, pushing your limits to see how far you can go in 8-hours. Go hard for 1 hour, 3 hours, 6 hours or the whole time. Just do your best and have fun!

The ultimate challenge?
To run 8 loops, equalling just over 50k in the 8-hours, which will earn you the Frozen Falcon 50k Finisher toque!

If you have already accomplished this challenge, and received the toque, don’t fret. If you hit 50k again, you will receive a snowflake patch which can be added to your toque.
Those who hit 40 cumulative loops will receive special recognition and award.

UltraSignup Results
All-Time Cumulative Loops
Race Date

Sunday, January 10, 2027
– Check-In begins at 8:00 AM
– Racer meeting at 8:45 AM
– Race Start: 9:00 AM

Registration Details

The cap for this event will be 60 participants. If we hit our cap, registration will be closed. Note that in 2026 we sold out in 2 days. We will not be doing a waitlist.

Pay by e-transfer and benefit from a few perks.
– $10 off registration.
– 100% refund if needed up to December 6.
– To use this option register as usual on UltraSignup (link below), use the code FF27 at checkout for 100% discount and send payment via e-transfer to ( joel[at]ontheedgerunning[dot]com ). Registrations not paid within 24 hours will be cancelled.

Registration Dates

Early Registration – Saturday, October 17 (9:00 AM) – November 1
– Credit Card – $145 plus GST + UltraSignup Fee
– E-Transfer – $135 plus GST ($145.75)

Regular Registration – November 2 – December 6
– Credit Card – $160 plus GST + UltraSignup Fee
– E-Transfer – $150 plus GST ($157.50)

Refund Policy **This refund policy is only for those who pay via Credit Card and remains in place due to the additional fees incurred. Please take this into consideration before registering. If you are uneasy with this policy, please do not register.
– In the case of the event being cancelled due to public health restrictions, weather or any other factors beyond our control there will be no refunds or deferrals.
– If you are unable to race for whatever reason, bib transfers are allowed. Bib transfers are allowed up until December 6. Contact Joel Toews to make arrangements to transfer your bib.

REGISTRATION
Entry Includes

Access to a groomed, winter-use trail, access to the beautiful Falcon Trails Ski Slopes Yurt in which to warm-up, simple aid station food (see more details re: aid below), first aid support with AED on site, Frozen Falcon patch made LOCALLY!! by Embroidered by Design, special 50k finisher award and post-race meal.

There will also be awards for 1st Place Male & Female also produced locally at Awards Canada! (Furthest distance, faster time for tie in distance.)

Additional Race Details

Check In & Start

Check in begins at 8:00 AM on Sunday, January 10, with a mandatory racer meeting at 8:45 AM. Check in and racer meeting will take place in the Yurt. Aid station and timing will also take place in the Yurt.
Race begins at 9:00 AM, finishing at 5:00 PM.

Gear List

Even though this is a looped race, it’s still a winter event, therefore you will be strongly encouraged to carry the following gear to use in case you get into trouble on the route.
– 500ml insulated beverage container.
– Extra toque.
– Extra windproof jacket.
– Emergency blanket.

Timing

We will use manual timing for this event, and there will be no live tracking. At the end of each loop, you need to enter the Yurt to check-in so we can record your lap. If at any point you decide you’ve done enough distance and are ready to chill out, you must let the timing crew know. We don’t want to spend our evening looking for someone on the trail that didn’t let us know they were finished.

Location 
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The race will take place at Falcon Ridge Ski Slopes.

Course Description 

As long as the weather is cooperative, we will be using the traditional Frozen Falcon route. The route will follow the groomed, High Lake Multi-Use Trail (6.5 km/loop). There will be MINIMAL ADDITIONAL MARKINGS added to the route other than what is already being used. See link above for description and route.
In case of soft-snow/warm-weather conditions, an alternate route will be used. This decision will be made at the discretion of Falcon Ridge Ski Slopes in order to maintain the trail for future use.  Let’s all wish for a colder, but beautiful day!!

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Aid Stations

As a looped course, you will regularly return to the Yurt where you will find the aid station set up. It will consist of chips, candy, instant noodle soup (ramen), vegetable broth and water (bring your own cup, if need be). Anything that you want for your race beyond that you can provide. Falcon Ridge Ski Slopes also has food for sale (burgers, fries, beer, etc) in the chalet that operates from 10-4.

We will be sharing the Yurt this year with the general public, but there will be space for personal gear. We ask that you keep that personal gear to a reasonable sized bag or bin. If you want additional gear/food, you can keep that in your vehicle which you can pass as you start each loop.

Snowshoes

Snowshoes are allowed.

Emergencies

On the trail, you are responsible for you! Please make sure you have the required gear, and know how to use it. If you see someone in trouble, please provide help.

Local Accommodations

If you are looking to stay in the area for the weekend, there are many options in the area.

These include;