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The Frozen Snot

McElhattan, United States • 7 Feb 2026

Event details

The Frozen Snot is a winter trail race held on the slopes of Bald Eagle Mountain in central Pennsylvania, based in Lock Haven, PA at 118 Pine Mountain Road. The event offers two course options:

  • 8.3 miles - Short Course
  • 13.5 miles - Long Course

Registration opens Nov 14, 2025. The race field is capped at about 350 runners. Typical conditions are cold and wintery, with ice, snow, or mud possible.

Course and support

The Short Course climbs approximately 3,775+ feet of elevation gain (about 454 ft/mile). The Long Course climbs roughly 5,600+ feet (about 414 ft/mile) and includes a signature climb called "The Beast" of about 1,300 ft over roughly 2,900 ft of ground. The Short Course includes steep sections such as the climb nicknamed "Barb's Kiss My Ass" of roughly 1,100 ft over about half a mile.

Terrain is rugged and technical, including boulder fields, rope-down descents, and stream crossings that may be frozen or flowing. Aid support includes two main stations: Bacon Station (bottom of "The Avenue") and Zindel Park. Mandatory gear includes traction devices (micro-spikes, crampons, screw-shoes, etc.) and no cotton clothing may be allowed. Finish times vary widely depending on conditions. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Pennsylvania McElhattan

Race information

Registration
14 mi
Long Course
8 mi
Short Course
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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