A Test of Strategy, Endurance, and Cold Calculation

Are you cold-blooded enough to handle the ultimate negative split challenge? The First Freeze awaits those who can master their pace and push their limits with precision. This isn't just a race—it's a strategic battle against yourself where going too hard too soon means certain defeat. Winners walk with a handful of cold hard CASH.

THE CHALLENGE

Conquer the infamous Pilot Butte with a twist: every lap must be faster than the one before it.

Push too hard at the beginning, and you'll find yourself unable to beat your time on subsequent laps—resulting in disqualification and a spot on the sidelines. Only those with ice in their veins will prevail. The road will be closed to cars but races are required to follow all rules of the road.

THE CATEGORIES

• Bike: 6 laps of pure strategy

• Team Bike: 6 laps with up to 6 racers

• Run : 3 laps, getting harder

• Team Run: 3 Laps with up to 3 racers

THE RULES

• Each lap must be faster than the previous one (negative splits)

• All participants must scan when they start and finish lap.

• Any positive split results in joining the after party or finishing for fun!

• The participant with the fastest total time (across all qualifying laps) wins.

• Race officials will verify all splits and bestow the "Straight COLD" Iced Crown to champions in all 4 categories

THE PREPARATION

• Study the Pilot Butte course

• Practice your pacing strategy

• Prepare both your body and mind for the mental chess match ahead

REGISTRATION

NOVEMBER 8th 2025 - 10am - 2pm Race Starts at the very top of Pilot Butte

Think you have what it takes to calculate the perfect negative splits while pushing your physical limits? Or will you crash and burn, watching from the sidelines as the truly calculating athletes claim victory?