Frozen Gnome

Crystal Lake, United States • 10 Jan 2026

The Frozen Gnome is a challenging winter trail running event held in Crystal Lake, Illinois, at Veteran Acres park. Featuring a "Triple Black Diamond" rated course, the race offers a 50K ultra run, a 10K race, and relay options for teams of two or five. The course consists of a scenic 10K single-track loop through Veteran Acres and Sterne’s Woods, repeated five times for the 50K distance.

Runners experience a frosty, fun atmosphere with aid stations providing hot food, coffee, and warmth. All finishers receive medals and race shirts, with awards for top overall and age group finishers. Virtual participation is also available. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

50 km
50k Relay - 2 per
50 km
50k Relay - 5 per
50 km
50k Ultra Run
10 km
10k Race
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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