The Frozen Snot

WELCOME TO THE SNOT

The Frozen Snot is what happens when someone looks at the coldest week of the year and says, “Let’s climb straight up a mountain and see who cries.” It’s a winter trial by elevation, boulder fields, and descents so steep we tie ropes to trees so you don’t ragdoll down the mountainside. And somewhere in the middle of your personal crisis, you’ll stagger into The Bacon Station — an oasis of meat, salt, and questionable decisions that convinces you to keep going even though you just want to assume the fetal position, call your mom, and start custody negotiations with your quads. This race doesn’t care how tough you think you are — only how stubborn you are when the mountain stops being polite. It’s feral. It’s foolish. It’s iconic. And people keep coming back.

Freezing rain? Knee-deep powder? Ice hiding under wet leaves? A sky that lies to your face? The mountain doesn’t care. The mountain will do what it wants with you. Choose your course. Accept the conditions. Respect the mountain. If you know, you know. And if you don't, that's adorable. Good luck.

READ BEFORE REGISTERING

Read the full list of Official Rules before signing up. Yes, really. Read them. THIS IS NOT A BEGINNER-FRIENDLY EVENT. The Frozen Snot is a technical winter mountain race with steep climbs, boulder fields, rope-assisted descents, and rapidly changing cold-weather conditions. This is not ideal as your first trail race, first winter race, or first time running technical terrain. You should already be comfortable with:

• Steep, rocky trails (up and down)
• Using traction (microspikes/other)
• Navigating snow, ice, and uneven footing
• Long, sustained climbs and scrambles
• Managing discomfort with humor and good judgment

If your training has been “I jog sometimes” or “How bad can a hill be?”, this is not your race. If you are trail-experienced, winter-ready, stubborn, and excited to bond through shared questionable decision-making— welcome. The mountain doesn’t care how tough you say you are. It rewards those who are prepared and persistent. We are not gatekeeping. We are preventing helicopter extractions.

AGE REQUIREMENT & EXCEPTIONS:

• Runners must be 16+ unless we’ve approved your kid in advance. Under-16 runners must be accompanied by their parent/guardian and must stick with them the whole time. Please don’t “oops”-your-way into registering them with a fake birthday — we will notice, and no one will be happy.
• Think your kid can hang? Go HERE to read more and make your case for an exception. If approved, we’ll sign them up on race day — no scrambling for two registrations. Just make sure you sign up so they have someone to run with.

25K OPTION:

• To register for the 25k, you must have completed the 13.5 course in under 5 1/2 hours within the past 5 years (2021-2025).
• We will be verifying the above requirement. If you sign up for the 25k and you do not meet this requirement, you will be removed and we will refund your entry fee minus any UltraSignUp fees.
• We will not give you the option to simply shift your registration to another distance, so make sure you actually meet the requirement before you sign up.

COURSE INFORMATION

More info about the race can be found on our website.

COURSE STATISTICS:

• 25K
  Length: 16.5 +/- miles
  Total Elevation Gain: 6,300+ feet
  Elevation Gain Per Mile: ~358 feet
  Toughest Single Climb: 1,300 feet (The Beast - ground distance ~2,900 feet)
• Long Course
  Length: 13.5 +/- miles
  Total Elevation Gain: ~5,600 feet
  Elevation Gain Per Mile: ~414 feet
  Toughest Single Climb: 1,300 feet (The Beast - ground distance ~2,900 feet)
• Short Course
  Length: 8.3 +/- miles
  Total Elevation Gain: ~3,775 feet
  Elevation Gain Per Mile: ~454 feet
  Toughest Single Climb: 1,100 feet (Barb's KMA Trail - about 1/2 mile)

AID STATIONS:

• Zindel Park (full aid station)
• The Bacon Station (not a full aid station)
• Water drop (25K loop only)

CUT OFFS:

• 10:30a at the Bacon Station
• 12:30p at Zindel Park
• Cut offs are subject to change based on weather and trail conditions

WAITLIST

Our event is limited to 350 runners. Our event sells out very fast (in 17 minutes last year). Once we sell out, waitlists will open.

• You will not be charged for adding your name to the wait list.
• As runners withdraw from the event, those on the wait list will be given an opportunity to register based on their position on the list.
• You will be notified via email if you are selected and have 48 hours to register once the email is sent.
• You can view your position on the wait list via your UltraSignUp profile.
• If you are invited off the waitlist after December 31, 2025, we cannot guarantee the availability of swag.

THE BEAST HAS SPOKEN (and apparently he pays tariffs now). Yes, entry is $100* this year. Blame inflation. Blame global shipping. Blame capitalism. Don’t blame us — we’re just here tying ropes to trees so you don’t slide into the abyss. It’s $100 because we like you safe, in a bacon-induced food coma, and warm-ish, and we refuse to trade our kick ass swag for a crusty cotton tee and vibes. We promise the emotional damage is still priceless. Thank you for understanding — and for choosing to suffer with us again. 🥓❄️⛰️

*No, we will not accept Venmo, trade deals, or three possums and a Dunkin gift card.

REFUND/CANCELLATION POLICY

Participants who are no longer able to attend the event are eligible to receive a 50% refund minus processing fees until 12/31/25, and a 25% refund until 1/15/26. Race registrations are not transferable to other participants or eligible to be deferred to future races. Your registration fee includes a race bib, a start and finish line, professional timing with results posted online, and a marked course. Swag is a bonus. If you can't make it on race day, you may have someone pick up your swag for you. If you do not show up on race day, your swag will not be mailed to you. If you request a refund, you will not receive swag. If you are removed from the event or disqualified due to violating race rules, you will not receive a refund for your registration fees.

THE LEGAL STUFF (SO OUR RD DOESN’T HAVE A PANIC ATTACK)

Look — the dramatic tone is for community humor, tradition, and trauma bonding. The feral personality of this race is part of the culture. The logistics, however, are highly competent. The Frozen Snot is a legitimate, permitted, well-supported, and safety-conscious event that takes place on established trails with an experienced team, clear course marking, sweepers, med/comm support, and volunteers who know the mountain extremely well. We are not actually trying to injure you, sacrifice you to the forest, or encourage bad decision-making. We are preparing you for steep, technical winter terrain, variable weather, and the need for appropriate gear and judgment. Our RD is a responsible adult (against his will). The course crew is trained. Emergency access is established. This race has run for years with safety as a priority. We got this. Okay? Okay. Deep breath, buddy. You’re doing amazing.