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 CATEGORIES
Choose your challenge:
Bike Endurance: 10 laps of pure strategy
Bike Standard: 5 laps of progressive speed
Run Endurance: 5 laps of calculated suffering
Run Standard: 3 laps of strategic sprinting
THE RULES
Each lap MUST be faster than the previous one (negative splits)
All participants must record their activity on Strava using the "Sub Zero" segment
Any positive or equal split results in immediate disqualification
The participant with the fastest total time (across all qualifying laps) wins
Race officials will verify all splits and bestow the "Straight COLD" certification upon qualifying finishers
THE VICTORY
Winners aren't just the fastest—they're the smartest. The champion of each category will be crowned based on:
Completing all required laps with negative splits
Achieving the lowest overall time
THE PREPARATION
Study the Pilot Butte course thoroughly
Practice your pacing strategy
Ensure your Strava account is active and ready
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?
THE FIRST FREEZE: Where only the strategically COLD survive.
