Frozen Gnome

Crystal Lake, United States • 11 Jan 2025

The Frozen Gnome is a challenging winter running event held in Crystal Lake, IL, featuring a scenic and demanding triple black diamond course. Participants can choose between a 50K ultra run, a 10K race, or team relays of 2 or 5 members. The course consists of a 10K loop that 50K runners will complete five times, showcasing the beautiful trails of Veteran Acres and Sterne’s Woods. Runners can enjoy amenities like hot food, coffee, and support from volunteers at the Gnome Depot Aid Station. All finishers receive a medal, and awards are given for top finishers in various categories. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

50 km
50K
50 km
50k Relay - 2 Per
50 km
50k Relay - 5 Per
10 km
10K
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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