Frozen Cock's Crow 5k
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Frozen Cock's Crow 5K
The Frozen Cock's Crow 5K is a winter trail race held at Willenborg Woods in Charleston, IL. The course covers 3.1-mile on a series of named trails and features technical terrain, marked routes, and a stream crossing.
The route includes several steep sections: "Stairway to Heaven" is a 121-foot ascent over 0.19 miles at an 11.9% grade, "Wagon's East" has an 11.2% grade, and "Billy Goat Gruff" reaches 12.4%. The course totals over 900 feet of elevation gain across multiple peaks and valleys, producing frequent climbs and descents.
The event emphasizes a grass-roots, community atmosphere with full course marking and local trail support. Willenborg Woods builds and maintains the trails on the property and frames its events around shared enjoyment of the woods and community participation. A post-race celebration is part of the event.
Practical notes provided by the organizer include recommending trail shoes and layered clothing appropriate for winter conditions. The race is presented as a winter woods trail experience with technical climbs and natural trail features. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
