50k Mashup Slam

Crystal Lake, United States • 10 Jan 2026

Event

The 50K MASHUP SLAM is a trail running series entry listed for Crystal Lake, IL on January 10, 2026. It is part of a series of 50K and related trail events held across the Midwest. The series includes at least one 50-kilometer distance and a 53K event listed among its races.

Series details

The series runs through the calendar year, beginning with the Frozen Gnome 50K in January and concluding in November with the Miner 49'er 50K. Other events listed in the series include Clinton Lake 50K (March), Ozark Foothills 50K (April), Ice Age 50K (May), Dark 2 Dawn - 9 Hours (June), Rockin Rockwoods 53K (September) and G.O.A.T.z 50K (October). Awards for the series are based on cumulative finish times, with awards given to the top three finishers and finisher buckles and awards presented at the final event in the series.

Registration and rules

Participants who register for the 50K MASHUP receive a special pricing code by email to apply when registering for each race in the series. Registration for the series is non-refundable. Those registered for the series by specified deadlines may receive priority or pre-registration opportunities for certain individual races; the first 25 series registrants by December 1, 2025, are offered a guaranteed spot in the Clinton Lake 50K for 2026, and pre-registration access for the Ice Age 50K is noted for series registrants by that date. Participants remain responsible for individual race registrations and fees. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

50 km
50k Mashup Slam
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Trail runs nearby

Run winter single track in Crystal Lake at the Frozen Gnome on Jan 10, a Triple Black Diamond loop through Veteran Acres. Choose 50K, 10K or 50K relays for teams of 2 or 5 and warm up at the Gnome Depot with hot food and coffee.

Tackle the Fox Valley Winter Challenge 5K at Dick Young Forest Preserve, the first of a three race trail series that may feature snow, slush or mud. Finishers get a medal and single race entrants receive a cozy winter hat.

Chill out and race the Frozen Tundra IPA 5K along the Des Plaines River Trail in Lincolnshire, then warm up at a lively post race party at Half Day Brewing with beer, food and prizes. Limited to 300 spots so register early.

Run the Fox Valley Winter Challenge Trail Series 8K in Aurora on Feb 21, the middle race on a scenic but wintry trail with woods, open paths and possible snow or mud. All finishers get a medal and single race participants receive a cozy win..