Frozen Gnome 10K & 50K
Crystal Lake, IL
- 50K, 50K Relay, 10K
- Trail (Unpaved)
- Official race website
There’s no race like Gnome! The Frozen Gnome is a VERY CHALLENGING, TRIPLE BLACK DIAMOND rated, fun and frosty run in Crystal Lake. The Frozen Gnome’s beautiful single-track course will take runners through the winter wonderland of Veteran Acres and Sterne’s Woods. Folks may choose either the 50K ultra run … MORE
Local Historical Weather (Jan 10):
| 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | |
| H (°F) | 39 | 29 | 34 | 48 | 14 |
| L (°F) | 27 | 20 | 29 | 33 | 3 |
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First timer
Pretty green in my running journey I had only ran 1 marathon a few months ago and haven't been running more than a year yet. Was not expecting such a … MORE
Pretty green in my running journey I had only ran 1 marathon a few months ago and haven’t been running more than a year yet. Was not expecting such a tough course the hills and declines are exhausting but overall it’s so much fun I look to being better prepared and doing again next year.
Challenge yourself out of a winter funk!
When mother nature gets it right, this race offers lots of cold, snow and fun! Rolling hills along this picturesque winter wonderland course will keep different muscle groups competing for … MORE
When mother nature gets it right, this race offers lots of cold, snow and fun! Rolling hills along this picturesque winter wonderland course will keep different muscle groups competing for the burn. Great post-race spread and volunteer support!