The Frostbite Solstice Trail Race

The Frostbite Solstice Trail Race 2026

The Frostbite Solstice Trail Race takes place on December 19, 2026 at Marydale Park in Mount Hope, Ontario. The event is sanctioned by Athletics Ontario and will benefit Hamilton Out Of The Cold.

The race uses an approximate 3.7 km loop of mixed tree-covered trails and open field. The course includes a few short rolling hills and is often exposed to wind. Exact route choices may change before race day to use the trails in the best condition and the most scenic sections.

Available formats are based on running time rather than fixed distances: Full Solstice : 8 hours 58 minutes; Full Solstice Relay : 8 hours 58 minutes with teams up to five runners, transitions in a designated area, and each team member required to run the full loop; Half Solstice : 4 hours 29 minutes; Quarter Solstice : 2 hours 15 minutes. Relay teams receive shirts and finishing medals; only the top team in each category will receive awards.

There will be one aid station reached every few kilometres offering water, an electrolyte drink, sweet and salty snacks, PB and J sandwiches, pickles and other typical ultra running fare. The event is cup free, so runners must bring a collapsible cup or bottle. All finishers receive a medal and a crewneck sweatshirt. THN Labs supplies gels in race kits and at aid stations, and La Sportiva will have a demo fleet of shoes and giveaways at the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.