Date & Time

December 7th, 2024
50K & 25K: 8:00am Start
15K: 9:00am Start

Location

Governor Dodge State Park
Twin Valley Picnic Area
4175 WI-23
Dodgeville, WI 53533

The Guv'nor

The core running season may be over but it’s not time to take it easy just yet. It's named The Guv'nor Frozen 50 for a reason. You not only have to take on Old Man Winter but "The Guv'nor" has quite a battle awaiting those who dare challenge her authority. With an average elevation profile of 136ft of accent per mile (across all distances), this relentless grind and unpredictable weather will challenge the mind, body and spirt. Do you have what it takes to take on the Guv’nor"?

More information can be found on the event website HERE

Packet Pickup

Friday 12/06/2024
4:30pm-6:00pm
Fleet Feet Madison
8440 Old Sauk Rd
Middleton, WI 53562

Saturday 12/7/2024
50K/25K 6:45am-7:45am
15K 6:45am-8:45am
Governor Dodge State Park, Twin Valley Picnic Shelter (Race HQ)

Support

Aid Stations
There are 4 aid station locations (Cox hollow, Ranger Station, Horse Camp and Twin Valley). All aid stations will be stocked with traditional fare in addition to each one providing some unique offerings.

Drop Bags
50K only. There will be a drop bag tent at the Twin Valley aid station (Race HQ, mile 15.8).

Crew and Pacers
Pacers and crew are only allowed for the 50K. Crew can be at the Twin Valley aid station (Race HQ , Mile 15.8) and the Cox Hollow aid station (mile 27.1). You can pickup a pacer for the last leg from Cox Hollow to the finish.

Medical
EMS will be stationed at Race HQ. Sauk Prairie Healthcare will also have their athletic training team stationed at Race HQ and patrolling the course.

More information can be found HERE.

Course

50K Course
Length: 31 Miles 2 Loops
Elevation Gain: ~4400ft
Terrain: Mix of horse trail, dirt single & double track and prairie path
# of Aid Stations: 7 (Mile 4.3, 8.3, 12.2, 15.8, 19.2, 23.1, 27.1)
Course Cut Off: 9 hours
Course Map : HERE

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25K Course
Length: 15.8 Miles 1 Loop
Elevation Gain: ~2200ft
Terrain: Mix of horse trail, dirt single & double track and prairie path
# of Aid stations: 3 (Mile 4.3, 8.3, 12.2)
Course Cut Off: 5 Hours
Course Map: HERE


15K Course
Length: 9.1 Miles 1 Loop
Elevation Gain: ~1250ft
Terrain: Mix of horse trail, single track and prairie path
# of Aid stations: 1 (mile 5.7)
Course Map: HERE


Route Markings:
All routes will be marked with orange pin flags, orange arrow signs and orange marking tape.

We will block off as many paths as possible that you should not go down or we will put pink "wrong way" signs if we have to keep them open.

We will have distance specific directional signs wherever there are splits in the course. Please read these carefully to ensure you stay on course.

Cutoffs
50K Cutoffs:
Course cut off - 9 hours (5pm)
Cox Hollow (mile 27.1) - 8hrs (4pm)
Ranger Station (Mile 23.1) - 6hrs 50min (2:50pm)
Horse Camp (mile 19.2) - 5hrs 40min (1:40pm)
Twin Valley (mile15.8) - 4hrs 40min (12:40pm)

25K Cutoffs:
Course cut off - 5 hours (1pm)
Horse Camp (mile 12.2) - 3hrs 45min (11:45am)
Ranger Station (Mile 8.3) - 2hrs 30min (10:30am)

**Course is subject to change pending approval by the park and trail conditions leading up to the event.**

Awards

Top 3 Male & Females in each distance and the top overall Non-Binary finisher in each distance will receive an award.

Age group positions will be listed on the results but there will be no age group awards. We like to do things a little differently and opt to keep entry fees reasonable and invest in the experiences throughout the event that everyone can enjoy.

Giveaway

All participants will receive a custom thermal neck gaiter and campfire mug.

Refund, Distance Switch, Bib Transfer

We will offer a 75% credit for all cancelled registrations 30+ days prior to race day. There will be no refunds issued within 30 days of the event.

You can change your distance through your race registration until 12/4/24. After 12/4, you will only be able to drop distance at packet pickup on 12/6 or race morning 12/7.

You can transfer a bib to another person up to registration close on 12/4/24.

Event's current local time: 1:23 PM CT