Frosty Mountain Ultra 2025

This page is kept as a past race archive for the Sep 13, 2025 edition in Manning Park, British Columbia. See the 2026 edition when you want the live listing. You can also browse the 2025 race calendar.

The Frosty Mountain Ultra is a challenging trail running event held on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at Manning Park, BC. Runners traverse scenic trails leading to the Frosty Mountain summit, passing alpine meadows and panoramic views, with start and finish at Lightning Lake.

With distances of 50K, 27K, and 13K, the race offers varied challenges suitable for ultra runners and trail enthusiasts alike, featuring mandatory gear checks and an environmentally conscious, cup-less race format.

• 50K Ultra: Starts/finishes at Lightning Lake; route includes Similkameen Trail, Windy Joe Peak, Frosty Mountain summit, Skyline Trail, and Strawberry Flats; elevation gain ~2,215m.
• 27K Lightning: Shares initial route with 50K to summit then returns; elevation gain ~1,211m.
• 13K Sprint: Loop around Lightning Lake and Flash Lake; scenic and less demanding.
• Aid stations: 50K (3 water + 2 aid), 27K (2 water), 13K (1 aid at 3 km).
• Mandatory gear for 27K & 50K includes cup, 2L fluid, headlamp & spare batteries, survival blanket, whistle, 400+ calories food, waterproof jacket, long pants/shirt, hat, gloves, and GPX device.
• Recommended gear: water filter, medications, sunscreen, bug spray, extra socks, first-aid, bear spray/air horn.

• Race package pickup: Wed Sep 10 (4-6 PM, North Vancouver Running Room), Fri Sep 12 (4-7 PM, Manning Park Resort), and Sat Sep 13 (race day, from 6:15 AM).
• Mandatory race day check-in for all participants; gear checks for 27K and 50K.
• Environmentally friendly cup-less event; runners must bring collapsible cups.
• Awards: Gift cards ($100 for 50K, $50 for 27K, $25 for 13K).
• Contact: frosty@trailwhispererbc.ca, 604-218-5064.