Tarctic Frozen Yeti
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TARCtic Frozen Yeti
The TARCtic Frozen Yeti is a winter trail event held January 30 and 31, 2027 at Hale Education in Westwood, Massachusetts, organized by the Trail Animals Running Club. The event offers two distance options:
- 30-hour race with access to the looped course over the weekend
- 15-mile race on the same looped course
The course is roughly 15 miles, made of three separate loops of about five miles each. Each loop starts and finishes at Powissett Lodge and is color marked (Red, Blue, White). Trails are marked with pink flagging and reflective tape; directional arrows appear at major intersections. Organizers may alter the final course length due to weather.
For the longer event, loops may be sequentially closed during the race; one loop will remain open for the final hours and runners will repeat that loop once others close. Runners in the 30-hour event must complete at least 30 miles to receive an official finisher recognition.
Aid stations are at the start/finish of each loop so participants pass aid roughly every five miles. This is a cupless race; participants must carry their own hydration system. Aid station provisions include water, electrolyte mix, soda, ice, fruit, snacks, hot broth, ramen, and simple sandwiches. The event practices composting at aid stations and accepts nonperishable food donations for a local pantry.
Two drop bags are allowed at the lodge; label bags with bib number and name. Volunteers perform manual timing and require regular check ins for safety during night hours.
All participants must carry required safety gear at all times, including a cell phone, two hats, two pairs of hand coverings, a wind and water resistant shell, emergency blankets or bivy, a whistle, and clothing that covers exposed skin below the neck. Night running requires a headlamp with backup batteries, a rear red blinking light, and reflective gear. Additional gear requirements apply if extreme cold is forecast.
Parking requires walking from lot to the lodge and no race day registration is available. The event follows a Leave No Trace policy and encourages respectful use of the land. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
