2026 Beaver Flat 50

It's our 10-year anniversary!

The Beaver Flat 50 is a race that will leave you begging for less. We are running the Beaver Flat 50 in the traditional sense, as we have been for the past 9-years. However, to celebrate our 10-year anniversary, we will be reviving the Flaming Unicorn.

This means that we are offering the usual race distances (all distances in KMs):

• Beaver Flat 50 (2255m elevation gain)

• Dam Hard 20 (700m of elevation gain)

• Beaver Fever 10 (420m of elevation gain)

• Horseshoe Hustle 5 (150m of elevation gain)

• Kids Fun Run (1km)

And then there's the Flaming Unicorn - You may be wondering: what is a flaming unicorn? The Flaming Unicorn is a BFF tradition that started in year two or three, when someone suggested we throw on our headlamps after the festivities had wrapped up and see if we could run to the top of the Horseshoe without falling into a cactus bush. I don’t know who said it, but someone pointed out that our headlamps made us look like flaming unicorns running up the ridge. And just like that, the Flaming Unicorn was born. It didn’t last long. But good lord was it fun!

In 2026, to commemorate all the traditions and stories that have grown out of this event, we’re bringing it back. Rain or shine, every runner, volunteer, spectator, and anyone else who wants in is invited. And no, we’re not just running to the top of the Horseshoe. This is going to be so fun you’re going to want to experience at least a full 10 km of the party.

The Flaming Unicorn will begin at 8:30 p.m. This will not be a timed event — it’s more party than race — but we’re aiming to have everyone back by 10:30 p.m. The route will follow the Beaver Fever 10 course. And it's free!

Windsor Knot will be bumping. Expect a full-on aid station party with snacks, hugs, and maybe even a little you and me go fishing in the dark. If you want to be part of the Flaming Unicorn but the night run isn’t your thing, consider joining the Flaming Unicorn volunteer team instead. We’ll also need at least two course sweepers to make sure all unicorns arrive back at the finish line safely.

General Registration

• Opens: January 10, 2026 at 7:00am CST

• Closes: August 31, 2026 at 12:00pm CST

• Runners receive meal, beverage, finisher token and a commemorative 10-year shirt

Refund Breakdown

• Full refund: January 10, 2026 to April 30, 2026

• 50% refund: May 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026

• No refund: July 1, 2026 to September 19, 2026

• Runners are responsible for all processing fees related to refunds and transfers

Transfers

• Transfer distance to distance as long as the event that you’re transferring to is not full until September 1, 2026 (you are responsible for this in Race Roster; race directors will not facilitate transfers)

• You can transfer your bib to another runner, but you must do so through Race Roster. All runners must register through Race Roster for liability reasons. Please don’t give your registration to someone else without transferring it through Race Roster.

Pregnancy Deferral

• If you are or become pregnant and have already registered for the race, you can request a deferral of your entry.

• Other than pregnancy deferral, deferrals are not allowed. If you cannot make the 2026 race, your registration cannot be deferred to 2027.

Other Important Information

• Runners ages 16 and under that wish to participate in the Beaver Flat 50 or Dam Hard 20 must do so with a parent or guardian chaperone who must also be a registered participant of the same distance. Failure to abide by this policy may result in you not being permitted to participate in the event in the future.

• We are not managing a waitlist. If spots open up in a sold-out event, these spots will become available on a first come, first serve basis.

• The Master division age standard is 45 years old.

• Please note that event organizers reserve the right to cancel the Beaver Flat 50 at any time for any reason, including inclement weather and pandemics. But we'll do everything in our power to run the event before cancellation is considered.