Frozen Gnome
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Frozen Gnome
Frozen Gnome is a winter trail event in Crystal Lake, Illinois, organized by Ornery Mule Racing and scheduled for January 9, 2027. The event uses Veteran Acres and Sterne's Woods and features a single-track course rated Triple Black Diamond.
The main options listed are a 50K and a 10K, plus team relays. The 50K is a 10K loop repeated five times. The course description notes a steep "butt slide" hill and a main aid station called the Gnome Depot, which provides hot food, coffee, heat, and volunteer support.
Distances offered:
- 50K
- 10K
- 50K relay, 5 person
- 50K relay, 2 person
Registration details include an opening on September 4, 2026, and staged price increases through late 2025 and December 2026. Listed early pricing examples were 50K $79 and 10K $49, with relay pricing per team member. Packet pick up is at the large building by the main parking lot at Veteran Acres. All finishers receive a finisher medal and race shirts are custom tech shirts ordered in advance. Awards include overall prizes for the top three male and female finishers and age group awards for first place. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
