
a frigid adventure race. a mountain epic.
8.3-16.2 miles of frozen insanity
the toughest trail half marathon in the Northeast.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Event date: February 7, 2026
Start time: 7:30a
Venue: Restless Oaks Restaurant (outside pavilion) in McElHattan, PA
Registration date/time: November 16, 2025 @ 7:00p
Cost: $100
Participant cap: 350 total​​
​​​​Packet pick up: Starting at 6:00a on race day. We generally have a night-before option as well, although those details have not yet been confirmed.
The Beast has spoken (and apparently he pays tariffs now).
Yes, entry is $100* this year.
Blame inflation. Blame global shipping. Blame capitalism.
Don’t blame us — we’re just here tying ropes to trees so you don’t slide into the abyss.
It’s $100 because we like you safe, in a bacon-induced food coma, and warm-ish,
and we refuse to trade our kick ass swag for a crusty cotton tee and vibes.
We promise the emotional damage is still priceless.
Thank you for understanding — and for choosing to suffer with us again.
*No, we will not accept Venmo, trade deals, or three possums and a Dunkin gift card.
​​​READ BELOW BEFORE SIGNING UP
The full list of race rules can be found HERE. Read them. Yes, really.​
This race rewards the bold, the stubborn, and those with fast Wi-Fi.
We sold out in 17 minutes last year.
Set an alarm. Set two. Tie a string around your finger.
Do not rely on future you to remember. Future you is unreliable. Future you will not remember.
When we hit 350 runners, the waitlist opens.
THE WAIT LIST (DON'T PANIC, JUST READ)
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​Adding your name to the waitlist is free.
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As runners withdraw, we invite people in order, based on waitlist position.
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If you are selected, you’ll receive an email invitation to register.
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You will have 48 hours to complete registration once the email is sent.
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If you do not complete your registration in that 48-hour window, the invite will automatically move to the next person. (Translation: set your email notifications to “feral panic mode.”)
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You can check your position anytime through your UltraSignup profile.
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If you’re invited after December 31, 2025, we cannot guarantee swag, but we will do our best to make sure you receive something worthy of surviving The Snot.
★ To register for the 25k, you must have completed the 13.5 course in under 5 1/2 hours within the past 5 years (2021-2025).
​★ We will be verifying the above requirement. If you sign up for the 25k and you do not meet this requirement, you will be removed and we will refund your entry fee minus any UltraSignUp fees.
​★ We will not give you the option to simply shift your registration to another distance, so make sure you actually meet the requirement before you sign up.​​​​​​​
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT:
