From the same directors of Eagle Ridge, Grand Viduta Stage Race, Wade Mountain & Wild Thangs Trail Series, River Monster Trail Run, Cathedral Caverns Trail Run, Lost Falls, we are excited this race at Fall Creek Falls State Park! Fall Creek Falls State Park is a magnificent 26,000+ acre park with over 35 miles of single track trails! Fall Creek Falls State Park is one of the most beautiful state parks in the entire nation featuring the highest free falling waterfall east of the Mississippi River (256ft). Beautiful waterfalls, lake views, epic bluff & gorge views, a mixture of silky smooth single track and technical trails, as well as a total of 7 water falls within the state park. Bring the camera, you’re going to have a blast.
The race is capped at 400 runners.
All runners who sign up for the Frozen Falls 10K, Half Marathon, 50K & 50 Mile will receive a shirt, finisher medal, as well as a hot meal post race!
The Course
Due to a storm that took out one of the suspension bridges closing the upper loop trail, we have been forced to make some course changes. Key note on the 50 Miler, you will do the 18 mile loop first, that way if you don’t make it through the second loop (13 miles/ half) ahead of the cutoff, we can drop you down to the 50K and you’ll show up in the 50K results vs resulting in a DNF. This 50K mark must be reached by 2:00pm or you will be moved down to the 50K.
We have some changes coming to the Frozen Falls 10K, Half Marathon, 50K, 50 Mile courses due to the suspension bridge being taken out from a recent storm. The same is true for the 50K. If you don’t complete the 18 mile loop on pace, you aren’t going to get faster as the day goes on and you will be dropped to the Half Marathon.
Shirts, Awards, Weather & Cutoffs
The race shirt will be a very soft tri-blend shirt.
Age groups will be: 0-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+ for ALL races.
In the event of severe weather we will delay the start as necessary to avoid lightening. If severe weather threatens the entire day and does not appear to let up, we may be forced to cancel.
Average Temperatures on race day: High 48F, Low 26F
There will be very loose cutoffs in the 10K and 1/2 Marathon. Our goal is to get more and more people into this awesome sport that is trail running, no matter what your experience level is. However, we would suggest that if you are not able to maintain 17:30 minute miles for 50K, that you please consider doing the 10K or 1/2 Marathon. The 50K hard cutoff time is 9 hours. The 50 Mile hard cutoff is 14 hours which works out to be 16:40 mi/pace.
There are no refunds, deferrals, credits or friend / family transfers on entries. We do not mail shirts or medals to participants unable to make the event as left over shirts are donated.
Aid Stations
Aid stations will have water, gatorade (at some) and coke (at some). We will have individually wrapped snacks both salty and sweet at each aid station.
Lodging
The best place to stay in the area is at Fall Creek Falls State Park. They have beautiful cabins, the new Lodge should be done a few months before the race, RV campgrounds and more. Be sure to mention that you are traveling to the area to run the FROZEN FALLS TRAIL RUN!
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