2026 - Abominable Snow Race
2026 distances
Obstacle race
5K | 15+ Obstacles - Individual - Fun Run
Our Just for Fun heats are for any level, beginners to seasoned racers. The main focus is to have fun and get out to play this Winter. Completion of obstacles is optional. There’s no punishment for not completing an obstacle. You have unlimited attempts as well. Ages 10-14 must be accompanied with an adult.
10K | 25+ Obstacles - Individual - Fun Run
Our Just for Fun heats are for any level, beginners to seasoned racers. The main focus is to have fun and get out to play this Winter. Completion of obstacles is optional. There’s no punishment for not completing an obstacle. You have unlimited attempts as well. Ages 10-14 must be accompanied with an adult.
Elite/AG - Individual - 10K | 25+ Obstacles
Ages 15+ Our competitive division is a Mandatory Obstacle Completion event which means to be in contention for a podium spot, you must successfully complete all of the obstacles. You get multiple attempts on all obstacles. Failure to complete an obstacle only takes you out of earning a podium spot, you still go on to finish the race and earn your swag. Overall TOP 3 Male and Females will be awarded a CASH prize, and then each top 3 Male and Female in their respective age groups will receive podium awards. Cash Awards: $300 | $200 | $100 Podium Awards: Custom Podium Flag
Heroes Heat - Individual - 10K | 25+ Obstacles
For Veterans, First Responders, Active Military and their family members. This heat is Just for Fun, and Obstacles are Optional. Proudly represent your branch of service or your department in this heat. Ages 10-14 must be accompanied with an adult.
20K Yeti's Challenge | 50+ Obstacles - Individual - Fun Run
Yeti Challenges you to complete 2 laps of our Abominable Course. A total of 20k | 50+ Obstacles. Complete both laps and you'll earn 3 Medals! Including the coveted Yeti Nation Medal. Our Just for Fun heats are for any level, beginners to seasoned racers. The main focus is to have fun and get out to play this Winter. Completion of obstacles is optional. There’s no punishment for not completing an obstacle. You have unlimited attempts as well. Ages 10-14 must be accompanied with an adult.
LiL Yetis - 1/4 - 1/2 Mile | 7-10 Obstacles
Ages 4-11. All kids receive an Abominable Snow Race Medal and Finisher's Shirt Our Kid's Course features a 1/4- 1/2 mile loop with 7+ obstacles. Parents may walk or run along side their children and help them when needed and, of course, take as many videos and pictures you want!
Team Of 5 (5K Or 10K Fun Run)
Buy a 5-pack of Race Entries at 40% off Race Day pricing. Team Captain pays one price for a team of 5 racers. (Team Captain plus 4 more racers) Entries are good for our 5K or 10K Fun Run (Non-Competitive) divisions. Instructions: 1- Team Captain purchases this 5-Pack 2- After 5-pack is purchased,Team Captain will be sent a code for 5 race entries. Email with code will be sent to you within 24 hours. 3- All team members sign up with the code.
Team of 10 (5K Or 10K Fun Fun)
Buy a 10-pack of Race Entries at 45% off Race Day pricing. Team Captain pays one price for a team of 10 racers. (Team Captain plus 9 more racers) Entries are good for our 5K or 10K Fun Run (Non-Competitive) divisions. Instructions: 1- Team Captain purchases this 10-Pack 2- After 10-pack is purchased,Team Captain will be sent a code for 10 race entries. Email with code will be sent to you within 24 hours. 3- All team members sign up with the code.
Team Of 20 (5K or 10K Fun Run)
Buy a 20-pack of Race Entries at 50% off Race Day pricing. Team Captain pays one price for a team of 20 racers. (Team Captain plus 19 more racers) Entries are good for our 5K or 10K Fun Run (Non-Competitive) divisions. Instructions: 1- Team Captain purchases this 20-Pack 2- After 20-pack is purchased, Team Captain will be sent a code for 20 race entries. Email with code will be sent to you within 24 hours. 3- All team members sign up with the code.
Running
5K VIRTUAL RACE
To Complete this Virtual Event: - Run/Walk/ Ruck a 5K at your choice of location. - Complete the following fitness challenges before, during or after the 5K: - 20 Jump Squats - 10 Push Ups - 20 Forward Lunges (each side) - 20 Second Elbow plank Reaches (each side) - 20 Mountain Climbers - 10 Yard Bear Crawl (x3) - 15 Second Air Squat (x3) Virtual Race is done on an honor system, so you are not required to upload your results. Shirt, medal and bib will will ship out within one week of registering.
10K VIRTUAL RACE
To Complete this Virtual Event: - Run/Walk/ Ruck a 10K at your choice of location. - Complete the following fitness challenges before, during or after the 10K: - 20 Jump Squats - 10 Push Ups - 20 Forward Lunges (each side) - 20 Second Elbow plank Reaches (each side) - 20 Mountain Climbers - 10 Yard Bear Crawl (x3) - 15 Second Air Squat (x3) Virtual Race is done on an honor system, so you are not required to upload your results. Shirt, medal and bib will will ship out within one week of registering.
20K VIRTUAL RACE
To Complete this Virtual Event: - Run/Walk/ Ruck a 20K at your choice of location. - Complete the following fitness challenges before, during or after the 20K: - 20 Jump Squats - 10 Push Ups - 20 Forward Lunges (each side) - 20 Second Elbow plank Reaches (each side) - 20 Mountain Climbers - 10 Yard Bear Crawl (x3) - 15 Second Air Squat (x3) Virtual Race is done on an honor system, so you are not required to upload your results. Shirt, medal and bib will ship out within one week of registering.
Race-day weather
Conditions on January 31, 2026 — historical Open-Meteo data.
The sun rises at 7:08 AM and sets at 5:05 PM local time (CST) in Lake Geneva on January 31, 2026 — 9h 57m of daylight.
Course
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2026 results — Abominable Snow Race
485 finishers across 5 distances · leading places in the 5K | 15+ Obstacles - Individual - Fun Run
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dan Ngo | 55:33 | 17:53 /mi |
| 2 | Christine Hallock | 57:07 | 18:23 /mi |
| 3 | Mark Shea | 59:54 | 19:17 /mi |
| 4 | Dawn Gage | 1:03:24 | 20:24 /mi |
| 5 | N. Severson | 1:03:28 | 20:26 /mi |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
Other races near Lake Geneva
Different organizers, within 40 miles, in the next three months
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 8 Lake Geneva events
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