The Frostbite Solstice Trail Race
Mount Hope, Canada • 19 Dec 2026
The Frostbite Solstice Trail Race 2026
The event takes place on Saturday, December 19, 2026, at Marydale Park in Mount Hope, Ontario. It is a trail race inspired by the winter solstice, the shortest day of the year. The full race lasts the entire duration of sunlight on that day, which is 8 hours and 58 minutes.
Several formats are offered:
- Full Solstice: 8 hours 58 minutes.
- Half Solstice: 4 hours 29 minutes.
- Quarter Solstice: 2 hours 15 minutes.
- Full Solstice Relay: 8 hours 58 minutes as a relay for teams of up to 5 runners.
The race is run on an approximately 3.7 km loop in Marydale Park. The course, a mix of tree-covered trails and open fields, can be windy. The final route will be adjusted based on weather conditions to use the trails in the best shape.
All participants will receive a finisher's medal and a crewneck sweatshirt. There will be an aid station offering water, electrolyte drinks, sweet and salty snacks, soup, and hot drinks. The event is cup-less, so participants must bring their own reusable container.
Proceeds from the race will benefit the charity "Hamilton Out Of The Cold". The event is sanctioned by Athletics Ontario and the organizer is partnered with La Sportiva. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.