Name: Abominable Snow Race
Start: 2026-01-31
End: 2026-01-31
Location: Lake Geneva, Wisconsin

About the Event

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 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 11!

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! Sign up early for the lowest prices.

Event Details:

Date: January 31, 2026

Race Venue Location:

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) - $20 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 Finisher's 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 or NA Beer (21 years or older), or a Hot Chocolate

Food & Drink Situation:

We will have a Taco Food truck onsite at the event (cash or card)
Craft Brew will be served on-site (cash or card)
Go Brewing NA Craft Brew selections will be served on-site (cash or card)
Hot Chocolate, Seltzers, and Wine will be served on-site (cash or card)

Festival Area (aka Basecamp)

All outdoors with ample # of fire pits, seating, pictures, games, 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)
We will have porta-potties onsite 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

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.
Visit our Obstacles page for pics and descriptions of prior year 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.

Races Offered

Elite/AG - Individual - 10K | 25+ Obstacles

Jan 31, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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Type — Trail running

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08:00

Heroes Heat - Individual - 10K | 25+ Obstacles

Jan 31, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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Type — Trail running

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08:30

10K | 25+ Obstacles - Individual - Fun Run

Jan 31, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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Type — Trail running

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08:45

20K Yeti's Challenge | 50+ Obstacles - Individual - Fun Run

Jan 31, 2026

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Distance — 20K

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Type — Trail running

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08:45

5K | 15+ Obstacles - Individual - Fun Run

Jan 31, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Trail running

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08:45

Team Of 20 (5K or 10K Fun Run)

Jan 31, 2026

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Distance — Team Of 20 (5K or 10K Fun Run)

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Type — Trail running

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08:45

Team Of 5 (5K Or 10K Fun Run)

Jan 31, 2026

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Distance — Team Of 5 (5K Or 10K Fun Run)

terrain

Type — Trail running

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08:45

Team of 10 (5K Or 10K Fun Fun)

Jan 31, 2026

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Distance — Team of 10 (5K Or 10K Fun Fun)

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Type — Trail running

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08:45

LiL Yetis - 1/4 - 1/2 Mile | 7-10 Obstacles

Jan 31, 2026

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Distance — 400m

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Type — Trail running

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10:00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for January in Lake Geneva.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat -8.5° / -1.2°

wb_sunny -14.0° / -6.3°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 13.1 /

water_drop 79.3%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat -8.5° / -1.2°

wb_sunny -14.0° / -6.3°

air 13.1 km/h

water_drop 79.3%

About Lake Geneva

Lake Geneva is a city in Southeast Wisconsin. It is nestled on the shores of the lake it takes its name from and is a popular, mid-to-upscale daytrip location for residents of Wisconsin and neighboring Illinois. In the summer, lakeside and downtown area events are held such as Arts and Crafts fairs and live music.

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Abominable Snow Race

About the Event

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 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 11!

Event Details:

Date: January 31, 2026

Race Venue Location:

Lake Geneva Ziplines & Adventures

N3232 County Road H

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) - $20 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 Finisher's 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 or NA Beer (21 years or older), or a Hot Chocolate

Food & Drink Situation:

We will have a Taco Food truck onsite at the event (cash or card)

Craft Brew will be served on-site (cash or card)

Go Brewing NA Craft Brew selections will be served on-site (cash or card)

Hot Chocolate, Seltzers, and Wine will be served on-site (cash or card)

Festival Area (aka Basecamp)

All outdoors with ample # of fire pits, seating, pictures, games, 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)

We will have porta-potties onsite 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

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.

Visit our Obstacles page for pics and descriptions of prior year 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.

Races Offered

Elite/AG - Individual - 10K | 25+ Obstacles

Heroes Heat - Individual - 10K | 25+ Obstacles

10K | 25+ Obstacles - Individual - Fun Run

20K Yeti's Challenge | 50+ Obstacles - Individual - Fun Run

5K | 15+ Obstacles - Individual - Fun Run

Team Of 20 (5K or 10K Fun Run)

Team Of 5 (5K Or 10K Fun Run)

Team of 10 (5K Or 10K Fun Fun)

LiL Yetis - 1/4 - 1/2 Mile | 7-10 Obstacles

Weather Overview

About Lake Geneva

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