Abominable Snow Race
About this race
Get Out & Play This Winter!
The Abominable Snow Race is the Midwest's premiere Winter adventure. A Winter Obstacle Race held at Lake Geneva Ziplines & Adventures. Fun for the whole family (ages 4+). Run/Walk Just for Fun (5k or 10k), go for distance (20k Yeti's Challenge), or compete for cash and prizes (10k Elite/AG).
The Abominable Snow Race (ASR) is back for YEAR 12!
The Abominable Snow Race is one of most unique obstacle adventures in the world and we are grateful to host this one-of-a-kind event right here in Lake Geneva, WI! All told, nearly 15,000 athletes have conquered the Abominable Snow Race and you're about to join a very exclusive club. ASR is the perfect balance of family, fitness, and fun. Grab a friend and Sign Up Today! The earlier you sign up, the more money you save!
Event Details:
Date: January 30, 2027
Race Venue Location:
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Lake Geneva Ziplines & Adventures
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N3232 County Road H
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Lake Geneva, WI 53147
Events:
- 10K | 25+ Obstacles - Elite/AG (Ages 15+)
- 5K | 15+ Obstacles - Fun Run (Ages 10+)
- 10K | 25+ Obstacles - Fun Run (Ages 10+)
- 20k | 50+ Obstacles - Fun Run (Ages 10+)
- 1/4 - 1/2 Mile | 7+ Obstacles - LiL Yeti's Course (Ages 4-11)
Parking:
- VIP parking is at House of Music (Across the street from Venue) - $25 per car - Prepay Only - Purchase during registration, as spots are limited.
- Offsite Parking is at Hawks View Golf Course (2 miles from the Venue) - $10 per car - Pay onsite - You'll take a bus shuttle to House of Music.
Racer Swag:
- All racers will receive an Abominable Snow Race Finisher's Shirt and Medal
- 20k (Yeti's Challenge) runners receive 3 Medals > 2 ASR Finisher's Medals (1 for each lap) + the coveted Yeti Nation Medal
- All racers will receive a ticket for a Free Craft Beer (21 years or older), or a Hot Chocolate
Food & Drink Situation:
- We will have food truck(s) onsite at the event (cash or card)
- Craft Brew will be served on-site (cash or card)
- Hot Chocolate will be served on-site (cash or card)
Festival Area (aka Basecamp)
- All outdoors with ample # of fire pits, seating, pictures, music, food truck, craft beer, and vendors
Bag Drop, Changing Rooms, & Bathrooms
- We will have a Bag Drop Area on-site (free). Use of bag drop is at your own risk. We are not responsible for lost or stolen items.
- We will have changing tents on-site (Male & Female)
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We will have porta-potties on-site at the event.
- Hawks View Golf Course (Offsite Parking) has indoor bathrooms,
- House of Music (VIP Parking) has outdoor porta-potties
Elite/AG Awards:
- Overall Top 3 Male/Female will be awarded with Cash Prizes and a Podium Flag.
- Remaining competitive field will be placed in our Age Group awards and receive a Podium Flag
Where To Stay:
- Hotel partners and discounts to be announced at a later date.
What Type of Obstacles to Expect:
- Our course is designed and built by Race Ready Obstacles, so you can always expect to see new and exciting obstacles, along with the classics you know and love.
- Visit our Obstacles page for pics and descriptions of prior years obstacles.
Train Like a Yeti!
- Download our Free ASR Survival Guide & be prepared on race day
- Visit our Training Page for Training Videos & Training Blogs from top athletes in the industry
Have Additional Questions About the Event?
- Visit our FAQ page for answers to common questions, or
- Contact Us Here with your specific question and we'll get back to you promptly.
The Abominable Snow Race brings an exciting 8K, 24.1K to Lake Geneva, Wisconsin on January 30, 2021. Don't miss this beautiful event!
Pick your distance
Trail running
5 Mile (ish) Trail Challenge
About 5 Miles (1 Lap) of Technical trail, 6 Stations and 2-3 Challenges per station translates to 1 Abominable Trail Race! All racers will receive a timing chip. There are no awards for this race category. Racers will go off 10 at a time based on the preset spacing in the heat you choose (ie, every 3 mins or every 6 mins)
15 Mile (ish) Trail Challenge
About 15 Miles (3 Laps) of Technical trail, 6 Stations each lap and 2-3 Challenges per station translates to 1 Abominable Trail Race! All racers will receive a timing chip. There are no awards for this race category. Racers will go off 10 at a time based on the preset spacing in the heat you choose (ie, every 3 mins or every 6 mins)
Elite 5 Mile (ish) Trail Challenge
Elite Heat 8:00a - 8:30a. Course about 5 Miles (1 Lap) of Technical trail, 6 Stations and 2-3 Challenges per station translates to 1 Abominable Trail Race! Top 3 M/F will be awarded. Awards will be hosted at 10:30a. Elite racers can upgrade from 1 lap to 3 laps for an additional $20. The first lap counts towards the Elite awards. Must be 17 years of age or older on race day to race the Elite heat. All racers will receive a timing chip. Elites will go off 10 racers at a time every 3 mins. Limit of 100 Elites - both male and female will race together.
Weather Overview
These values reflect historical conditions on the race dates in Lake Geneva in 2021, from Open-Meteo archive data.
About Lake Geneva
Abominable Snow Race takes place in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, United States. The local timezone is America/Chicago.
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