Salem Lakeshore Frosty Fifty 50K
Four 12.5K loops of wide, rolling dirt trail around Salem Lake give Winston-Salem a January 50K with 25K, 12.5K, relay, and night 5K options nearby.
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Quick facts
- The 50K runs four 12.5K loops around Salem Lake on wide, rolling dirt trail.
- Lap format keeps aid and drop bags close every 7.75 miles.
- 7-hour limit, with an early start option for slower pacing.
- Race weekend adds a 25K, 12.5K, four-person 50K relay, and Friday night 5K.
2027 Salem Lakeshore Frosty Fifty 50K registration
Registration for the 2027 Salem Lakeshore Frosty Fifty 50K runs through the official registration page at runsignup.com.
About the Salem Lakeshore Frosty Fifty 50K
The Salem Lakeshore Frosty Fifty anchors Winston-Salem's winter trail calendar, drawing a mix of first-time ultrarunners and regulars who like a lap format with aid every loop. The 50K headlines a weekend that also includes a 25K, a 12.5K, a four-person relay, and a Friday night 5K, with homemade soup and local beer at the finish.
Course
Each 12.5K loop follows the wide, rolling dirt trail around the wooded shoreline of Salem Lake, with a short paved greenway section along Salem Creek and an out-and-back add-on to complete the distance. The 50K covers four loops, which keeps drop bags and aid close and makes pacing easy to check lap by lap. There is a 7-hour limit, with an early start available for runners who need more time.
Race-day weather
Early January in the North Carolina Piedmont usually means a freezing start and highs near 50. The lakeshore trail is fairly sheltered, but frozen or muddy footing after winter rain can change lap times more than the modest hills do.
Past Salem Lakeshore Frosty Fifty 50K dates and results
| Year | Date | Status | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Saturday, January 9, 2027 | Upcoming | — |
Salem Lakeshore Frosty Fifty 50K FAQ
When is the Salem Lakeshore Frosty Fifty 50K?
The 2027 Salem Lakeshore Frosty Fifty 50K is on Saturday, January 9, 2027.
How do I register for the Salem Lakeshore Frosty Fifty 50K?
Register for the Salem Lakeshore Frosty Fifty 50K through the official registration link: marathonscout.com/go/salem-lakeshore-frosty-fifty-50k/register. It opens the race registration page at runsignup.com.
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