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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 runners. Participants can enjoy unique features like the "butt slide hill" and aid stations with hot food, coffee, and warmth. The event emphasizes camaraderie, tough terrain, and a festive winter atmosphere, making it a memorable race for trail runners. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Illinois Crystal Lake

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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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