Frequently Asked Questions

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Should the January 2023 event be forced to shut down (not likely), we will convert to a Virtual event, whereby you can either complete the race onsite at Lake Geneva Canopy Tours or on your own turf.  ASR will ship your swag directly to your home at no cost. 

If you don't feel comfortable attending the event, you have a two options (you must make a decision to transfer using the options below before January 20, 2023 or you will forfeit the race entry):

1st Option:  Convert your race entry to a Virtual Format ... complete your challenge on your own turf and at your own pace (must complete by Feb 28, 2023).  To convert your race to a Virtual Format:

1. Log into your RunSignUp.com/Profile Account 
2. Scroll down to your Jan 28 ASR Registration and select "Manage Registration"
3. Then select "Transfer to Another Race"
4. Select the "Virtual Abominable Snow Race", select your distance, and follow the instructions to complete your transfer.  
5. Go To:  AbominableSnowRace.com/ASR-Virtual for rules on how to complete your virtual event and earn your swag.
6. We will ship your swag to your house 3-5 days after you post your results.  You can post your Virtual ASR results here

2nd Option - You may transfer your race to another racer either as a gift or allow them to purchase the registration

1. You may gift your race to another racer, or sell your race to another racer ... learn how to do this here >  Transfer your race to another racer

NOTE:  You may not transfer your race entry to a future event.  You will forfeit your entry if you do not attend the onsite race and do not choose option 1 or 2.

If you’re unable to attend the event for any reason, you may transfer your race to another racer to receive a refund.  Learn more about how to transfer your race here.  

We no longer allow transfers to future events.

ASR does not provide refunds nor transfers.    If you have any questions, please write in to mail@abominablesnowrace.com.  

Pre-Packet pickup will be held Friday, January 27th from 5-8p.  Location will be announced before Dec 1st, 2022.

Preferred Parking is available at House of Music across the street from the event.  Cost is $20 per car.  Preferred parking must be purchase prior to the event.  To purchase Preferred Parking:

1. Log into your RunSignUp.com/Profile
2. Scroll down to the Abominable Snow Race Event, select Manage Registration
3. Then select "Add-Ons".  
4. Add Qty of 1 for Preferred Parking and follow the instructions to Check Out.  

Offsite parking is located at Hawk' View Golf Club, about 2.5 Miles from the course.  Racers will be shuttled to and from the course.  Offsite parking is $10 per car.  You will pay onsite, cash only.

We have 3 hotel partners with rates starting at $99 per night (taxes extra).  All 4 hotels are less than 2 miles from the course.  Check out our Where to Stay page to learn more about our hotel partners.

There will be no water station on course, so please plan accordingly.  There will be a bottle of water in your racer swag bag, and we will have bottled water at the finish.  The course is expected to be 4.5 - 5.5 miles.  

Multi lap racers (Yeti's Challenge) may leave their bag near the finish line and have the option to stop after each lap to refuel, as required. 

All racers will receive a Free Topsy Turvey Craft Beer at the finish.  Lake Geneva Canopy Tours will have Beer, Wine, Hard Seltzer, and Ciders onsite for purchase.  Berserker Brew will be onsite serving coffee, and we'll have 15 Lakes Mobile Bistro Food Truck onsite serving breakfast and lunch.  We encourage racers to hang out and socialize with friends after you race. 

Hawk's View Golf Course (offsite parking) and Lake Geneva House of Music (preferred parking location) is also offering racer access to their restaurant and bar, before and after the event. 

Yes, spectators are welcome onsite at the 2022 event, and are free to enter.  They will need to sign a waiver on race day before entering the event.  Spectators are free to walk the course, and watch the action, but please stay out of the path of runners.  

Yes.  We are in need of volunteers for the event.  The event is 100% outdoors, so please be prepared for the weather and what mother nature may throw at us.  We have early AM and late AM shifts.  Shifts are about 4 hours each.  Volunteers will receive swag for their participation.  If you or a friend are considering volunteering for the event, you can sign up for a shift or shifts at AbominableSnowRace.com/Volunteer  

We will have a "Bag Drop" in a dedicated area of the event.  Bag Drop will not be supervised.  Racers assume risk for any lost or stolen items. 

Winter in the mid-west has been fickle in the recent years, producing race conditions from -5F and 20" of snow to +55F and mud.  Abominable race day conditions are entirely up to Mother Nature.