Grande Prairie

RUN AWAY THE CHILL — Friday, January 9


Start/finish: Ernie Radbourne Pavilion, Muskoseepi Park.
We’ll follow the park trails—expect snow-covered, slippery sections. Please run with care.

Timing is manual (non-chip). Keep your bib visible as you approach the finish so we can record your time.

It will be dark! Please wear bright/reflective clothing and a headlamp — or use your Deadcold Run toque with built-in light.

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2026 Pricing — Grande Prairie Deadcold Run

CategoryRegistration Deadline10 KM5 KM3 KM Run
EarlybirdEnds November 30$50$40$30
Regular Ends December 22$55$45$35
Late EntryUntil January 7, or At package pickup$60$50$40

Prices do not include 5% GST or online processing fees.
Entries received after January 2 are not guaranteed a toque.

All Entry Packages Include

  • Custom Deadcold Run Toque with built-in LED light (not guaranteed after Jan 2)

  • Official Deadcold Finisher Medal

  • Manual race timing (non-chip)

  • Post-race refreshments — great food and warm drinks

Pricing Policy

We intentionally structure our pricing so that every runner can register early and enjoy a low entry fee.

Refund Policy

The Deadcold Run does not provide refunds, rollovers, or deferrals.

Race Day Schedule — Friday, January 9, 2026

6:00–6:45 PM — Package pickup at Ernie Radbourne Pavilion
7:00 PM — 10K & 5K Start
7:30 PM — 3K Start
~8:00 PM — Prize Draws & Wrap-Up

Timing may adjust slightly based on attendance. Please arrive at least 1 hour before your start time.

Night Run Safety

It will be dark!
Wear bright or reflective clothing and a headlamp, or use your Deadcold Run Toque with LED light to help light the trail.

Trails may be snow-packed and slippery — please take care and watch your footing.
This event is manually timed; ensure your bib is visible as you approach the finish line.

Location

All races start and finish next to the Ernie Radbourne Pavilion in Muskoseepi Park, Grande Prairie.
Ample parking is available onsite.

Routes

5KM Run/Walk
Start beside the Pavilion, loop around the east side of Bear Creek Reservoir, continue through the new hospital trail section, return on the west side, and head south to the turnaround just beyond 84th Ave before finishing at the Pavilion.  COURSE MAP

10KM Run/Walk
2 Laps of the 5k!

3KM Run/Walk
Family-friendly out-and-back route. Head north from the Pavilion to the 1.5K turnaround, then return along the same trail to the finish.

All participants will receive a finisher’s medal upon completion.

There will be no age group awards.

  1. IT IS THE ATHLETES RESPONSIBLITY TO KNOW THEIR COURSE.  
    The course will be marked with flagging, signage and pylons.  DO NOT expect volunteers at every intersection.  Review your course map, run the route in advance, and add the route to your fitness app to keep you on course!
  2. Help the Environment!  We are working towards cup-free events.  We will have some cups available at each station, but please come prepared.
  3. Timing.  If there are enough attendees to cover the event expenses, chip timing will be used to provide results. In case it’s not feasible, manual timing will be employed. The results will be accessible online within 24 hours after the event.

Refunds

Entry fees are non-refundable.

For Legal and Liability reasons runners cannot offer their unused bib to any other runner unless they complete the event transfer.   

DEFERRAL POLICY

If the In-Person event is cancelled due to events beyond the reasonable control, such as acts of God, acts of government, acts of wars, epidemics, quarantines, riots, fire, strikes or labour problems (including legal work stoppages or slowdowns), unavailability of communications or electrical power or other necessary utility services, governmental regulations superimposed after the fact and earthquakes, floods and other disasters, and other events of a similar nature (collectively, “Force Majeure Events”), Multisportscanada shall provide participants the following:

Event Cancellation announced on January 1 or earlier:

  • 55% Deferral Discount into the following years event

Event Cancellation announced after January 6:

  • 25% Deferral Discount into the following years event

NOTE _ THIS DOES NOT INCLUDE INCLEMENT WEATHER

True winter has actually set in (it’s been a while!).   We want to ensure the safety of our athletes – AND our volunteers.   While athletes can dress for the weather, and stay warm through racing – volunteers stand still!  We have set out the following as a guideline.

  • At temperatures of -20C (without the wind-chill), the events may be run at the Race Committee’s discretion, under a modified format (such as a shortened course or a modified start time). The Race Committee will consider the temperature trends, wind chill factors, and track conditions expected during the event before making their decision.
  • At temperatures below -25C, the events will be cancelled, or may be run WITHOUT volunteer support.
  • At any air temperature, any difficult weather conditions such as strong winds, high air humidity, heavy snow, or icy track conditions will result in the Race Committee consulting with the leaders of the participating teams to modify, postpone or cancel the event.
  • A decision to cancel may be made prior to race day based on the forecast or snow conditions, or it may be made on race day based on current weather conditions and the forecast. Event updates and/or the final decision will be posted on our website and/or posted on the facebook page.  We will do our best to notify participants via email as well.
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