Schedule and packet pickup
Packet Pickup
Date: Friday, 1/3/2025. Time: 3pm - 7pm. Location: Salem Lake Marina. Date: Saturday, 1/4/2025. Time: 6:30am - 7:30am. Location: Salem Lake Marina. *NO RACE DAY REGISISTRATION*.
Frosty Fifty Trail Races 5K|12.5K|25K|50K|50K Relay 2027
- Date
- Race weekend: Friday to Saturday, January 8 to 9, 2027
- Start time
- 5:30 PM start (New York)
- Location
- Winston Salem, North Carolina
- Entry fee
- From Free · goes up to $25 on Nov 28, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, Jan 8, 2027 | ||||
| 5K Night Race | 5K | Jan 8, 20275:30 PM | $20$25 after Nov 28, 2026 | – |
| Saturday, Jan 9, 2027 | ||||
| 50K Early Start | 50K | Jan 9, 20277:00 AM | Free | – |
| 12.5K | Other | Jan 9, 20278:00 AM | $30$35 after Nov 28, 2026 | – |
| 25K | Other | Jan 9, 20278:00 AM | $35$40 after Nov 28, 2026 | – |
| 50K | 50K | Jan 9, 20278:00 AM | $40$50 after Nov 28, 2026 | – |
| Gwyn's Grace 50K Relay | Relay | Jan 9, 20278:00 AM | $120$140 after Nov 28, 2026 | – |
| Gwyn's Grace 50K Relay Team | Relay | Jan 9, 20278:00 AM | Free | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
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The 5K fee goes up to $25 on Nov 28, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 5K Night Race: $20 until Nov 27, then $25 until Dec 18, then $30 until Jan 5.
- 50K Early Start: Free until Jan 9.
- 12.5K: $30 until Nov 27, then $35 until Dec 18, then $40 until Jan 5.
- 25K: $35 until Nov 27, then $40 until Dec 18, then $50 until Jan 5.
Online registration closes Jan 9, 2027, unless the race fills first.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 50K in North Carolina runs 6:15:33, about 12:05 a mile, based on 6 races with published results. Women typically finish in 6:30:33 and men in 6:09:21.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:31 AM, and the 5K Night Race starts at 5:30 PM. The start sits about 850 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
815 Salem Lake Road, Winston Salem, NC 27107
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
2026 results
All results (5 years)25K
153
finishers
2:35:58
median (10:02 /mi)
1:30:59
winning time
49% / 51%
women / men
12.5K
130
finishers
1:17:17
median (9:57 /mi)
39:01
winning time
44% / 56%
women / men
50K
83
finishers
5:24:36
median (10:27 /mi)
3:13:50
winning time
34% / 66%
women / men
Aggregated from official results for Frosty Fifty Trail Races 5K|12.5K|25K|50K|50K Relay. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Frosty Fifty Trail Races 5K|12.5K|25K|50K|50K Relay?
At the 2026 25K, the fastest tenth finished in 1:58:18 or better, the top quarter in 2:17:09, and half the field in 2:35:58; the last tenth came in after 3:23:17.
At the 2026 12.5K, the fastest tenth finished in 59:21 or better, the top quarter in 1:07:41, and half the field in 1:17:17; the last tenth came in after 1:43:21.
At the 2026 50K, the fastest tenth finished in 4:03:15 or better, the top quarter in 4:50:19, and half the field in 5:24:36; the last tenth came in after 6:37:55.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| 20-29 | 2:15:21 | n/a |
| 30-39 | 2:11:01 | 1:38:08 |
| 40-49 | 2:18:00 | 2:01:45 |
| 50-59 | 2:27:31 | 2:17:27 |
| 60-69 | 2:26:42 | 2:15:36 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.
Finishers by year
Up 89 percent since 2022.
244
2022
459
2023
307
2024
496
2025
462
2026
All events combined, from official results.
Frosty Fifty Trail Races 5K|12.5K|25K|50K|50K Relay Other year by year
From 2022 to 2026, the field went from 132 to 153 finishers, and the median time rose from 2:30:29 to 2:35:58.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 153 (-31%) | 2:35:58 | under 1:58:18 | 1:30:59 |
| 2025 | 222 (+80%) | 2:34:20 | under 1:52:35 | 1:34:23 |
| 2024 | 123 (-58%) | 2:31:37 | under 1:56:21 | 1:38:11 |
| 2023 | 292 (+121%) | 2:25:42 | under 1:50:00 | 1:29:46 |
| 2022 | 132 | 2:30:29 | under 1:51:00 | 1:25:52 |
From each year's official results for the Other; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Faster than most US trail 50Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2026 50K field finished under 4:50:19, against 6:08:34 in a typical US trail 50K, so times here run 21 percent faster.
- 5K: Faster than most North Carolina trail 5Ks. The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 25:16, against 30:14 in a typical North Carolina trail 5K, so times here run 16 percent faster.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around January 8 the day usually runs from 30°F at dawn to 50°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 19% of days. Cold snaps dip to 22°F and hot years reach 62°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
From the race's page
What the organizers of Frosty Fifty Trail Races 5K|12.5K|25K|50K|50K Relay cover on their registration page, in brief.
Course
Frosty Fifty Course Map
The Frosty Fifty Saturday races all use the same course, a 12.5K loop around Salem Lake that includes an out-and-back segment on the Salem Creek Greenway. The start/finish line is at the Salem Lake Marina building. Participants running…
Parking and travel
Hotels
HOTEL INFORMATION. The Historic Brookstown Inn, Trademark Collection by Wyndham. 200 Brookstown Ave, Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27101. $129/ night plus tax and fees. Guests can call reservations at 336-701-3904 and mention they are with…
Shirt and medal
Announcements
The Frosty Fifty 50K has been selected as the 2025 RRCA North Carolina Ultra Championship Race! Prize money for the 50K race in 2026! The top 3 male and female finishers in the 50K race will be awarded as follows: $150 for 1st, $100 for…
Shirt and medal
RRCA Southern Region Ultra Championship
The Frosty Fifty 50K race is the official 2027 RRCA Southern Region Ultra Championship. RRCA Awards will be presented for the first place finishers in each of these categories: Open male and female. 40+ male and female. 50+ male and…
Awards
Awards
AWARDS WILL BE DISTRIBUTED AS FOLLOWS. 5K Awards: rolling awards starting @ 6PM Friday. 25K / 50K / 50K Relay Awards: Rolling awards starting at 9:45AM on Saturday inside the Marina Building. Awards will not mailed. Must pick up at the…
Race details
- Where
- 815 Salem Lake Road, Winston Salem, NC 27107Map
- Course
- Trail
- Start elevation
- About 850 feet
- Included with entry
- Tri-Blend T-Shirt (size guaranteed through 12/23); Gwyn's Grace Relay T-Shirt (size guaranteed through 12/)
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, 50K, Relay, Other
- Editions
- 2027 (Jan 8, 2027), 2026 (Jan 2, 2026), 2025 (Jan 3, 2025), 2024 (Jan 5, 2024), 2023 (Jan 6, 2023), 2022 (Jan 7, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is Frosty Fifty Trail Races 5K|12.5K|25K|50K|50K Relay?
- It is a race weekend, Friday to Saturday, January 8 to 9, 2027: 5K on Friday; 50K, Other, Relay on Saturday.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at Free before processing fees, and rises to $25 on Nov 28, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Jan 9, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, 50K, Relay, Other.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 153 runners finished the 25K; the median finish was 2:35:58 and the winner ran 1:30:59.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2026 50K field finished under 4:50:19, against 6:08:34 in a typical US trail 50K, so times here run 21 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- 815 Salem Lake Road, Winston Salem, NC 27107.
- Is there a course map?
- Yes, the organizers publish the route on Strava; the link is under Start location and course.
From the organizers
Join us at Salem Lake for one of FIVE races fit for any distance! Celebrate your run with post-race food, homemade soup, and beer from Radar Brewing.
EVENTS INCLUDE
Night 5K (Friday, 1/8/27)
12.5K (7.75 miles: 1 loop. 12.5K/loop)
25K (15.5 miles: 2 loops. 12.5K/loop)
50K (31 miles: 4 loops. 12.5K/loop)
Gwyn's Grace 50K Relay: 4 person relay team. Each leg = 12.5K loop
Registration closes at 11:59PM Tuesday, 1/5/2027. NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION!