General Description
The Frozen Branch is an out & back 50k trail run. The route will follow a familiar set of well-marked trails that will start in Urbana, NY.
This race will be an out & back event with the turnaround aid station at the Evangeline Shelter. This race is held in February, in upstate NY which means there is no telling what the weather will bring. Trail shoes, snowshoes, additional traction & use of trekking poles are allowed.
The start and the finish of the 50k will be at the Urbana Town Hall Parking Lot.
New to 2023, we are offering a 50k relay. Teams share the same course and will meet at the shelter.
Relay teams will sign up as a team. Teams are limited to two (2) members.
The race capacity
50k entrants: 20
Relay teams: 20. (2 members)
All finishers are welcome to stay after the race for post-race food, awards, and fun.
Course
There will be no supplemental course markings. The course will be outlined and discussed prior to the start. You must be willing and able to navigate this course.
There will be roughly 5,500ft of climbing. This is not a flat, easy trail. Winter weather conditions will only make things worse.
Due to the difficulty of the course and issues that may arise due to potential weather conditions, there are no cutoffs, we expect you'll quit long before we have to worry about any of that.
Aid Stations
There will be at least two locations where aid will be available. Aid will include basic first aid, blankets and excellent food options.
Lake David - 12.5k (out) & 37k (on return)
Evangaline Shelter - 25k (turnaround/finish)
Event's current local time: 12:59 AM ET
