GRUMPY GOAT
Frozen 4m & 1m Winter Walk
Sunday, January 31, 2027
10:00am Start
(Rain/cold/snow … we will go!)
Participation limited to 150 Participants - sign up now!
Elgin Sports Complex
Sports Way, Elgin, IL
Just south of IL-20 at McLean Blvd
Sponsored by:
Dick Pond Athletics
Race Time, Inc.
The Grumpy Goat Tavern
Proceeds to benefit:
Elgin Parks & Recreation
Recreation Youth Scholarship Fund
Registration fees
Where pricing applies, shown amounts include mandatory charges, items, and fees.
4 Mile Run Opening soon
Race Shirt not included with registration. You do have the option to purchase during the registration process
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$34.09
$30 Registration + $4.09 Processing Fee
Nov 23 - Jan 30
1 Mile Walk Opening soon
Race Shirt not included with registration. You do have the option to purchase during the registration process
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$28.74
$25 Registration + $3.74 Processing Fee
Nov 23 - Jan 30
Race Details
Pre Race Day Packet Pick Up (Recommended)
Dick Pond Athletics - St.Charles
Saturday, January 30, 2027
2PM-4PM
Race Day Packet Pick Up
(No race day registration)
The Grumpy Goat (Race Site)
January 31, 2027
9:00 AM - 9:55 AM
4 Mile Run and 1 Mile Walk Start
10:00 AM
Course: Both the 4-mile run and 1-mile walk are a one loop course fully within the Elgin Sports Complex property. There is a short section of grass and/or crushed limestone for both distances, but the majority of each route is on paved surfaces. We do expect each route to be plowed the morning of the event. Please see attached map of each route.
Note: the 4-mile run route features a long straightaway more than a mile in length with a steady and gradual uphill climb.
Aid Station: Weather allowing, there will be an aid/water station on the 4-mile course that runners will pass going out (at the approximate 1 mile mark) and coming back (at the approximate 3 mile mark).
There is NO aid/water station on the 1 mile course.
If you feel you will have greater fluid and/or nutrition needs, be prepared to carry it with you while out on the course.
Swag: All registered runners and walkers will receive race official soup mug at the finish line. A race official long sleeve shirt can be purchased for an additional $15.00.
Awards:
First Place Overall Male/Female
First, Second and Third Place in the following Age Groups (Male/Female):
- 14 and under
- 15 - 19
- 20 - 29
- 30 - 39
- 40 - 49
- 50 - 59
- 60 - 69
- 70 and over
There are no awards for the 1-mile walk.
Post-race at the Grumpy Goat: Once you finish your run or walk, head into the Grumpy Goat restaurant and warm up with ONE COMPLIMENTARY bowl of soup. Beverages and other food will also be available for your purchase.
Volunteers: a handful of volunteers are needed out on the course marshals, at the aid station, and at the Start/Finish. For your time and energy, you will receive a finisher mug and free post-race bowl of soup. Please send a message via email to wayne@dickpondathletics.com if you would like to help out.
4 Mile and 1 Mile Course Maps
4 Mile Course  |
1 Mile Course  |
Event schedule
- Sat, January 9, 2027 2:00 PM - Pre Race Packet/Bib Pick Up at Dick Pond St. Charles 2P-4P
- Sun, January 10, 2027 9:00 AM - Race Day Packet/Bib Pick Up at Race Site (Grumpy Goat)
- Sun, January 10, 2027 10:00 AM - 4 Mile Run/1 Mile Walk Start
Contact information
- Event contact
- Brent Runzel
- Website
- Visit website
