Welcome to the 13th Annual Frosty Mountain 50k, 27k & 13k Trail Race
Register before April 1, 2022 to get the Early Bird pricing!
On September 16, 2023 we are running in honour of Trail Whisperers Founder and Director Gottfried Grosser. Trail Whisperer was founded by Gottfried Grosser who strove to create new and exhilarating challenges for trail runners, by developing and hosting ultra trail races out of Greater Vancouver and surrounding areas. Gottfried wanted his legacy to continue and passed the torch to Benji Chu before he passed away in late 2021. Our goal is to keep this races series alive in a way that honors Gottfried’s vision of community and adventure. We at Trail Whisperer are dedicated to our community. Our goal is to help and connect with our community through Trail running events, we currently have two events one which is located in Manning Park and the other in Squamish and Whistler. In his memory we are also running to raise funds for RAPS - the Regional Animal Protection Society and proceeds from your race registration will be donated to the RAPS.
Photo: Jennifer McIntosh
HOW IT WORKS
Join us at our local race taking place at Lightning Lakes in Manning Park.
- We have three race distances options 50k Ultra, 27k Lightning and 13k Sprint.
- All race distances are in the trails within the Manning Provincial Park in BC, September 16, 2023.
- The race fee includes your bib number, a donation of $5.00 to RAPS, a finishers medal, finish line food and drinks and a event t-shirt.
- We have three pricing categories - early bird, late bird and race day.
- Registration for Local Racers closes September 10th or when we have reached the max number of 350 racers. SOLD OUT REGISTRATION IS CLOSED
- Register before March 1, 2023 to guarantee an event t-shirt and your size!
- Race day registration is NOT available
- Top Male and Female competitor in the 50 km ultra will receive $100.00 CG each.
- Top Male and Female competitor in the 27k lightning will receive $50.00 CG each.
- Top Male and Female competitor in the 13k sprint will receive $25.00 CG each.
Photo: Jennifer McIntosh
50KM ULTRA
- CAD$130.00 until September 10, 2023
- NO RACE DAY ENTRIES
- Start time 7:30am
- 3 water stations - 2 aid stations
- Due to the remote location of the race, aid/food will be limited to 2 aid stations; there will be an additional 3 water only stations. Be prepared and plan to carry lots of water and nutrition.
- There is a mandatory gear check on race morning.
- First aid personal will be on site.
- Drop bags can be picked up at Aid station 3.
- All finishers receive a medal.
- Top Male and Female competitor in the 50 km ultra will receive $100 GC each.
- Elevation gain: 2215m
27KM LIGHTNING
- CAD$100.00 until September 17, 2023
- NO RACE DAY ENTRIES
- Start time 9:00am
- 2 water stations
- Due to the remote location of the race, only hiked in water stations are available for this distance, be prepared and plan to carry lots of water and all of your nutrition.
- There is a mandatory gear check on race morning.
- First aid personal will be on site.
- All finishers receive a medal.
- Top Male and Female competitor in the 27k lightning will receive $50.00 GC.
- Elevation gain: 1211m
13KM SPRINT
- CAD$85.00 until September 17, 2023
- NO RACE DAY ENTRIES
- Start time 9:30am
- 1 aid station
- Due to the remote location of the race, aid will be limited therefore, be prepared and plan to carry lots of water and nutrition. Your only aid station is at 3km.
- First aid personal will be on site.
- All finishers receive a medal.
- Top Male and Female competitor in the 13k sprint will receive $25.00 GC each.
- Elevation gain: 150m
EXTRAS:
Race Package Pickup
- Friday September 15 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm | Location: Manning Park Cabin
- Race Day pickup @ start/finish line opens at 6:30am
- Poles are allowed in all distances.
Mandatory Gear Check List for 27km and 50km:
- Collapsible cup to be used at all aid stations for beverages and food. We are trying to
limit our environmental impact by being a cup-less event.
- Minimum of 2 liters of fluid capacity is carried with you.
- Headlamp in working condition. Bring spare batteries for your lights.
- One emergency survival blanket
- Whistle attached to outside of pack or clothing.
- Extra food in reserve. Minimum 400 calories extra (not to be consumed unless
emergency)
- Waterproof jacket with taped seams and hood.
- Long running pants or leggings or a combination of leggings and long socks which cover
the legs completely (optional waterproof pants).
- Insulating layer long-sleeve shirt
- Hat and gloves.
- GPX navigation device with the race route loaded. This must be charged and operable
for the entire event. To keep charged, many runners use battery packs in their drop
bags. This could be a cell phone or other device.
ALSO RECOMMENDED:
- Water bottle equipped with filtration, or water treatment tablets if you plan to use
streams for water.
- Soft flask in case your water bladder breaks/leaks.
zip-top bag if you wish to take food with you from an aid station
- Personal medications – we cannot administer any medications, even Advil!
- Sunscreen and lip balm.
- Fire starter.
- Bug spray.
- Extra pair of socks in your pack.
- 1 compression bandage for sprains or other injuries.
- Compact first-aid and foot care kit.
- Toilet paper/wipes and a zip top bag to carry it out with.
- Moleskin, band aids, duct tape.
- Vaseline or other anti-chaff product.
- Bear spray or air horn if you are concerned about bears.
- Finish line warm clothes packed in a waterproof drop bag
Where to Stay
- Manning Park Resort is ideal for lodging, however space is very limited during the summer months, so you must book as soon as possible.
- Camping is available: Lighting Lakes campground is in the Reservation system from June 3 to October 11. Other campgrounds are approximately 50% reservable and 50% first come first serve. All reservations must go through Discover Camping Reservation Service.
Photo: Jennifer McIntosh
Photo: Jennifer McIntosh
Thank you Canadian Ski Patrol supporting our racers and event!
Proudly Sponsored by:
See you there!
Photo: Jennifer McIntosh
Registration fees
50K ULTRA Closed
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CA$130.00Aug 4 - Sep 13
27K LIGHTNING Closed
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CA$105.00Aug 4 - Sep 13
13K SPRINT Closed
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CA$85.00Aug 4 - Sep 13
Our registration, event cancelation and transfer policy is as follows:
– Our policy includes no bib transfers to following race years or to other people. If you are switching to a shorter distance we do not offer refunds on the price change. If you are moving up in distance then you are to pay for the difference.
– We do not offer refunds on registrations, we apologize for this but our event is a fundraiser.
– In the event of cancellation of the event for reasons including, but not limited to, weather, forest fires, acts of nature, war, strikes, pandemic or other extenuating circumstances, Trail Whisperer will provide the following:
Our 2022 Frosty Race has been cancelled due to Forest Fires. Full event deferral has been offered to all racers to the 2023 race date of September 16. - We are not offering race entry refunds. Deferrals to following year only.
- In the event of personal injury or any personal circumstance that prevents you from participating in the years race you are registered for, we do not offer deferrals to future years races or refunds.
The Regional Animal Protection Society Donations
The Regional Animal Protection Society is a registered charity that operates the RAPS Cat Sanctuary, the RAPS Adoption & Education Centre, a fostering network, social enterprise thrift stores and the full-service RAPS Animal Hospital.
Contact information
- Event contact
- Courtney McQueen
- info@runlikeagirl.ca
- Website
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