Last Updated |  JAN 28

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FRIGID 
What to Expect

It's almost race time! This will help get you ready...

❋ FRIGID will live up to its name!

Hardcore winter. The coldest race we’ve had. 

❋ Like-minded Energy

101 racers bringing the kind of vibe that makes these events work.

❋ A Beautiful Park

Natural bridges and one-of-a-kind geology at Carter Caves.

❋ A Fun Course

30 checkpoints! Spend the full 5 hours chasing them, or call it when it feels right.

Y’all are made different. Thank you. 0 cancellations, no panic, no inbox explosions - just showing up, 10°, ice, ready to have fun. We truly appreciate you getting it.

January 31

RACE DAY

Check-in, S/F, and everything else will be held downstairs. Enter the Lewis Caveland Lodge and head down.

Breakfast Open

7:30 – 10:00am

Free Navigation Clinic

8:00am - 8:45am

Check-in & Maps

9:00am-9:45am

Pre-race Briefing

9:45am

Race Start

10:00am

Race Cutoff

3:00pm

Post Race Meal & Awards

3:00-4:30pm

sEE WHO’S RACING

You’ll need to know your Team # for check-in. Please remember it. It’ll make packet pickup go a bit more smoothly.

TEAM ROSTER

AWARDS

If you haven’t raced with us before, our awards are a little… practical.

After a recent chat with Pa about old-school sorghum boil downs, and Carter County’s deep ties to them - it just felt right. First place in each division takes home a racer-blend of local sorghum, honey, maple syrup, and molasses - pure sugar goodness. Podiums get Ma’s homemade molasses cookies. Top Dog earns a ridiculously oversized bone. Youngest Racer gets a special shirt to remember the adventure.

But Everybody gets to eat! After the race, we’ll have a hot, hearty meal waiting: beef and vegetable stew, a vegetarian vegetable soup, plus cornbread and salad. We’ll take care of the food - drinks are on you, with alcohol and soda available to help you rehydrate quickly.

— Because food is the best part

FRIGID Conditions

The cold is part of what makes this race special, but it deserves respect. Come prepared, stay aware, and you’ll have a great day out there.

  • Layer up - you can always shed if you warm up. Microspikes and trekking poles are worth considering if you have them, and hand warmers are a nice bonus. Hydration bladders and hoses will likely freeze even if you blow them back, so consider a wide-mouth Nalgene stored upside down.

    And of course, have ALL of the Mandatory Gear.

  • If you’re bringing your best friend, be mindful of ice balls between the paw pads. Consider Musher’s Secret or booties.

  • Push when it makes sense, but keep something in the tank. Having a margin makes all the difference if things start going south for you.

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We’re excited to spend the day out there with you. Thanks for showing up, embracing the cold, and making FRIGID what it is. Let’s have some fun!

— Shawn @361