The Frostbite Solstice Trail Race
Mount Hope, Canada • 19 Dec 2026
The Frostbite Solstice Trail Race 2026
The event takes place on December 19, 2026 at Marydale Park in Mount Hope, ON, Canada. It offers multiple race formats based on the winter solstice day length.
The course is an approximately 3.7 km trail loop that mixes tree-covered singletrack and open-field sections. There are a few short rolling hills and the site is typically windy. The exact course routing may change depending on trail conditions and weather; final measurements will be confirmed on race day.
Race options:
- Full Solstice - 8 hours 58 minutes
- Full Solstice Relay - 8 hours 58 minutes, teams up to 5 runners
- Half Solstice - 4 hours 29 minutes
- Quarter Solstice - 2 hours 15 minutes
There will be one aid station passed every few kilometres offering water, an electrolyte drink, sweet and salty snacks, PB and J sandwiches, pickles and other typical ultra fare. The event is cup-less; participants are required to have a collapsible cup or bottle to fill. Race kits include gels provided by THN Labs; the gels list maple syrup, tahini, sea salt and rowanberry extract as ingredients.
All participants receive a finisher's medal and a crewneck sweatshirt. The event is sanctioned by Athletics Ontario and benefits Hamilton Out Of The Cold. The refund policy provides a 100% race credit if cancellation occurs at least 30 days before the event; bib transfers are allowed and there is no waitlist. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.