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 near Charleston, IL, at 17737 East Co Road 380N. The course covers approximately 3.1 miles on named trails through woodland terrain and includes a stream crossing.
The route features several steep sections: "Stairway to Heaven" rises 121 feet over 0.19 miles at an 11.9% grade, "Wagon's East" reaches an 11.2% grade, and "Billy Goat Gruff" reaches a 12.4% grade. The course accumulates over 900 feet of total elevation gain across multiple peaks and valleys. The course is fully marked and supported by the local trail community.
Race day guidance notes that trail shoes are strongly recommended and participants should dress in layers appropriate for winter conditions. A post-race celebration is part of the event, and the organizer describes an intimate, grass-roots atmosphere with an emphasis on community and maintained trails.
Willenborg Woods is presented as a venue that builds and maintains its trails and aims to combine nature and community. The event emphasizes technical trail running challenges, marked support on course, and a small-community race setting. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
