Frozen Gnome
Crystal Lake, United States • 10 Jan 2026
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.