Frequently Asked Questions
What about Transfers & Refunds?
ASR does not provide refunds directly. However, if you’re unable to attend the event for any reason, you may transfer your race to another racer to receive a refund through RunSignUp. Learn more about how to transfer your race here.
We highly encourage you to add on the Racer Insurance that is offered through RunSignUp at the time of registration. If you sign up for our event, and something comes up that prevents you from attending the event (such as illness, injury, and a list of other things that you have no control over), the racer insurance makes it so you don't lose out on your race fee. Please read their coverage guide for a detailed list of what would qualify in order to get your race fee refunded.
In the event that you cannot attend the race, you may defer your entry and use it towards next years event. Deferrals must be done at least 30 days out from race day. Deferrals done within 30 days of the event will incur a $25 fee. Click HERE to learn how to do a deferral.
If you have any questions, please write in to mail@abominablesnowrace.com.
When and Where is Pre-Packet Pickup?
Early Packet pickup is held Friday Evening at Topsy Turvy Brewery in Downtown Lake Geneva. Specific time will be announced in Fall of 2025
You may only pick up your own race packet. We cannot allow racers to pick up race packets for friends. Sorry, but we have not yet found a way to offer this option while still maintaining the integrity of the check-in process. We promise to keep the lines moving quickly.
Race Day Packet Pick-Up - Please arrive 90 mins before your start time to give you time to get ready if you are picking your race packet up on race day.
What's the race day parking situation?
Preferred Parking is available at House of Music across the street from the event. Cost is $25 per car. Preferred parking must be purchase prior to the event. To purchase Preferred Parking:
- Log into your RunSignUp.com/Profile
- Scroll down to the Abominable Snow or Trail Race Event, select Manage Registration
- Then select "Add-Ons".
- 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.
Are there any hotels close to the race with good rates?
We have 3 hotel partners with rates starting at $109 per night (taxes extra). All 3 hotels are less than 2 miles from the course. Check out our Where to Stay page to learn more about our hotel partners.
Will there be water stations on Course?
There will be water stations on course for the Trail Race, but due to the average temperatures, during our Snow Race, water bottles would freeze, so
there will be no water stations on course. Please plan accordingly. There will be bottled water available at the finish line.
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 needed.
What's the food and drink situation?
All racers will receive a Free Topsy Turvey Craft Beer or NA Craft Brew from Go Brewing 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 Guac Star Food Truck onsite serving tacos, churros, and more. 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.
Are Spectators Allowed?
Yes, spectators are welcome onsite at the 2025 Trail Race and 2026 Snow Race, 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.
Do you need Volunteers?
Yes. We are in need of volunteers for the events. The events are 100% outdoors, so please be prepared for the weather and what mother nature may throw at us. If you or a friend are considering volunteering for the event, you can sign up for a shift or shifts at AbominableSnowRace.com/Volunteer
Is there Bag Check onsite?
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.
Will there be snow?
Winter in the Midwest 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.