The deadline to apply for the Trail Mix Fund is roughly mid December to allow the TMF to review applications prior to the lottery drawing in mid January. The TMF applicants do not bypass the lottery, and you must still go through the lottery and meet the qualification requirements.
In an effort to improve diversity in trail racing and remove a potential barrier for the under-served and under-represented, the Trail Mix Fund pays the race registration fee for runners who cannot afford it or aren’t sure they belong in the sport. We also believe that there are more BIPOC & LGBTQ+ people who would like to race and would enjoy being part of the community but aren’t comfortable taking that step of signing up to race. Waiving the registration fee alone won’t solve this problem, but maybe it can help some. Freestone Endurance's partnership with the Trail Mix Fund is began in 2024, but we hope you'll consider donating or applying!
How does the process work?
Apply to the Trail Mix Fund by mid December to allow time for them to review your application
Register for the lottery
If you are approved AND you are successful in the lottery, your entry fee will be waived
Looking to donate?
The Trail Mix Fund is funded through donations, and we encourage you to consider donating to help improve access and increase diversity in the sport. To donate, click the link above.
