Frozen Gnome 10k/50k

01/30/2026

Last A$$ on the trail is something to be celebrated!

01/25/2026

Tell us about your weekend run!

01/10/2026

Live tracking

01/09/2026

Huge thanks to our course marking crew
The Infamous Jeffs, Brent, and Doug 👣🧡

Miles taped. Turns flagged. Confidence restored.
Because of you, runners can stop second-guessing and start flying. We appreciate the early mornings, the muddy shoes, and the quiet hero work that makes race day magic happen.

01/09/2026

Foggy conditions are predicted tomorrow morning. Please drive carefully on your way to the race.

Race Course Notes
- The course is well marked and supported by course marshals throughout.
- Pink flags mark the course.
- Signs posted where needed.
- Please follow the pink flags, and signs- not the person in front of you. They may be heading the wrong way or not running the race.

Thanks for staying alert out there, and have a great run!

01/09/2026

Please take a moment to read the pre-race email and have the parking links handy on race morning.

Parking lots will fill throughout the morning, and you may need to move on to the next designated parking option.

There is plenty of parking available if you follow the directions provided and plan accordingly. Arriving prepared will help keep race morning smooth for everyone.

Email from Ornery Mule Racing Map Race Day Parking Welcome Frozen Gnome runners, We are busy here in Gnome land preparing for all the amazing runners! Friday Packet pick up Friday Packet pick up Time:

01/07/2026

Pre-race email sent. Here is a link to the email that was sent. Important to read.

Save the parking locations on your phone to make race morning parking go smoothly for you.

Email from Ornery Mule Racing Map Race Day Parking Welcome Frozen Gnome runners, We are busy here in Gnome land preparing for all the amazing runners! Friday Packet pick up Friday Packet pick up Time:

01/05/2026

We have some Frozen Gnome extra gear on website. Fuzzy blanket, hoodies, and hats. If you would like to purchase and pickup at packet pickup use code: FrozenGnome2026

Nicki will have your purchase packed up for you. Stop by her table to pickup.

Trail Running Essentials. From cool running gear to casual clothes that trail & outdoorsy folks enjoy! Boco, UltrAspire, injinji, Zensah, rabbit, Ornery Mule Racing, Squirrels Nut Butter, trail run coaching, ultrarunning magazine, trail races, gift cards

01/05/2026

Volunteers needed. Course sweepers. Signup on UltraSignup
https://ultrasignup.com/volunteer.aspx?dtid=61707&brid=DL7WZvFK8S0oOMt17GThuQ

01/04/2026

We are looking forward to seeing everyone! Please give a standing ovation for the volunteers that will be caring for the runners!
HELP WANTED:
- 2nd shift aid station
- 2nd shift passing out finisher awards
- cleanup
- sweeper

Registration on Ultrasignup

12/31/2025

Help wanted! ❄️
The Infamous Jeffs are looking for two extra humans with strong legs and willing hands to help carry gear for Frozen Gnome course marking.
---> Come be part of the behind-the-scenes trail magic.

Signup on UltraSignup

https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=126451

08/14/2025

Registration opens up on 8/15/2025!
Sign up to get Early Bird Pricing!
January 10, 2026
Crystal Lake, Illinois

https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=126451