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The Guv'nor Frozen 50

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

The Guv'nor Frozen 50 race photoDodgeville
US
TheCatalyst31 · CC0Corey Coyle · CC BY 3.0
Race date in 60 days
Dec 5, 2026 Sat
City · Distance
Dodgeville · 50km
Entry fee
$90Varies by event and entry period
Status
OpenTBD ~ Wed, December 2, 2026See how to enter ↗
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 6, 2026
The Guv'nor Frozen 50 race photo
TheCatalyst31 · CC0
The Guv'nor Frozen 50 race photo
Corey Coyle · CC BY 3.0
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Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About The Guv'nor Frozen 50 — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

A 50-mile ultra held in winter.

With an average of 136 feet of climb per mile, it's a course where runners must endure both cold and elevation change.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

The Guv'nor Frozen 50 runner reviews and race reports

Stories from those who ran it first.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

No runner reports yet. We'll add them here as they come in.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

Full recap

Steena & John Cirves · Full recap

View on YouTube

This may be from a past edition. Check the organizer for this year's course and operations.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter The Guv'nor Frozen 50 — registration routes

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

The Guv'nor Frozen 50 course map and elevation

The 50km I'll run

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

Runners start · local timeFrom 08:00
Time limit50K 9 hours
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50K 9 hours · 25K 5 hours · 15K 4 hours

EventStartTime limit
Ultra08:009h
Other14.6km09:005h
Other25.4km09:005h
START

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

Start · Google Maps
FINISH

4175 WI-23, Dodgeville, WI

Finish · Google Maps
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The events are the 50K, 25K, and 15K.

The start is at Dodgeville, WI, at 8:00 AM local time.

The course is a loop course that returns to the starting point.

Typical race-season temperature: around -5°C (23°F)
Cold-weather gear — gloves, beanie, layers

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

Where and when to collect your The Guv'nor Frozen 50 race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

From the 2025 edition

Pick up your bib at the expo

On-site from 06:45 on December 4th (time to be determined) and December 5th Packet Pickup

Stations & transport near the venue

Getting to the start

None nearby — no public transit

Start/finish is the Twin Valley Picnic Area, Governor Dodge State Park, Dodgeville, WI, a rural Driftless Area state park.

No public transit found serving this location.

Genuinely rural winter trail race venue — car access only.

Getting to the finish

None nearby — no public transit

Two-loop 50K course (horse trail, dirt single/double track, prairie path) finishes at the same Twin Valley Picnic Area.

More details

No organizer-run shuttle found.

Stations & transport near the venue

Dodgeville, WI (Governor Dodge State Park) is a rural venue with no dedicated transit card system.

This is a car-access event;

a rental car is the practical way to get there.

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026
READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

The 50K and 25K start at 8:00 a.m., and the 15K starts at 9:00 a.m. Time limits are 9 hours, 5 hours, and 4 hours, respectively.

Because the event takes place during hunting season, the 50K also has an additional cutoff at an intermediate aid station.

BIB pickup is available on December 4, the day before the race, at a time to be announced, and on race day,

December 5, from 6:45 to 7:45 a.m. for the 50K and 25K and from 6:45 to 8:45 a.m. for the 15K, at Twin Valley Picnic Area.

Aid is centered around four locations—Cox Hollow, Ranger Station, Horse Camp, and Twin Valley.

The 50K passes seven checkpoints in total, with water, electrolyte drinks, gels, and snacks;

some locations also provide warm food.

The Daugherty State Park area commonly experiences cold, freezing conditions,

and snow in December, and course changes are possible in the event of heavy snowfall.

Times are local to Dodgeville. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Hotels near the The Guv'nor Frozen 50 start line in Dodgeville

Hotels that make race morning easy

3 places

Distances are straight-line from the start/finish area.
Check real travel times and booking terms with each hotel.

The start and finish are in the same place
We picked stays around that one spot.

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Time for you, before and after the finish

4 experiences

Rest a little, wander a little.
Pick what suits you and whoever you're with.

Madison Car Rental | Wide Range of Vehicles Available

$83

View on Klook

Madison｜Private airport pickup/drop-off service at Dane County Regional Airport

$194

View on Klook
Eating well is part of the tripA meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.View on mapSeeing Dodgeville with the medal onThe city you ran — this time, a little slower.View on map

Hotel distances are straight-line from the start. Distances and ratings for food and sights come from the place provider, and experiences are travel products in Dodgeville.

Total cost and budget for The Guv'nor Frozen 50

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about The Guv'nor Frozen 50

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Dodgeville runners' room

Frequently asked questions about The Guv'nor Frozen 50

FAQ
When does The Guv'nor Frozen 50 2026 take place?

It takes place on Sat, December 5, 2026 in Dodgeville, WI, United States.

How much is the The Guv'nor Frozen 50 2026 entry fee?

The main event costs $90.

What is the time limit for The Guv'nor Frozen 50 2026?

50K 9 hours · 25K 5 hours · 15K 4 hours.

What distances does The Guv'nor Frozen 50 2026 offer?

Ultra.

What time does The Guv'nor Frozen 50 2026 start?

The race starts at 08:00.

Where does The Guv'nor Frozen 50 2026 start?

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

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