Frozen Gnome

JAN
10
2026
Conquer winter trails at the Frozen Gnome in Crystal Lake on January 10, 2026, a technical single track 10K loop repeated for the 50K or tackled in relays. Expect triple black diamond terrain, a Gnome Depot aid station, and a finisher medal.
Sat 10 Jan 2026
50 kilometers 25 kilometers 10 kilometers

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Event overview

The Frozen Gnome takes place January 10, 2026 in Crystal Lake, Illinois. The race is held at Veteran Acres and Sterne’s Woods, with the start area listed at 431 Walkup Road. The organizer rates the course as "Triple Black Diamond." The course is single-track and runs on a 10k loop that the 50k entrants repeat five times. The main aid station is at the start/finish area and is called the Gnome Depot Aid Station.

Registration closes on January 1 at 11:59 PM CT. Early bird pricing is listed and increases on 9/15/2025, 12/1/2025, and 12/30/2025. The event offers pre-ordered tech race shirts and a finisher medal for all finishers.

Race details

Distances offered:

  • 50K
  • 10K
  • 50k Relay - 2 person
  • 50k Relay - 5 person

Packet pick up is at the large building by the main parking lot, beginning at 6:15 AM. There are two parking lots on Walkup Road; the northern lot is closer to the start but smaller. Relay teams must register each member; relay exchanges must be made at the main aid station and teams pass a timing chip. Relay rules state a 50k relay cannot be run solo. Awards include finisher medals for all finishers, 1st-3rd overall male and female prizes, and first-place age-group awards. Refund, bib transfer, deferral, and rollover policies are described on registration. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

50 km
50k
25 km
50k Relay - 2 per
10 km
10k
10 km
50k Relay - 5 per

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