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Where Winter Woods Meet Wild Adventure

Welcome to a frosty morning adventure at Willenborg Woods, where our Head Rooster in Charge, Big Boy, signals the dawn of your next trail running challenge. The Frozen Cock’s Crow 5K isn’t just a race—it’s a celebration of winter trail running where community meets adventure in the heart of our beloved woods.

Secure your spot by January 31st – this is one winter party you won’t want to miss.

Your 3.1-mile journey features a series of legendary trails that have earned their colorful names. You’ll be challenged by the notorious “Stairway to Heaven”—a 121-foot ascent over just 0.19 miles at an 11.9% grade that will have you questioning your life choices (in the best possible way). Just when you’ve caught your breath, “Wagon’s East” presents its 11.2% grade challenge, the grueling “Embrace the Suck” with a 14.5% grade, a brief dip around “The Rock” in the Embarras River followed by the infamous “Billy Goat Gruff” with its leg-testing 12.4% grade.

With over 1110 feet of total elevation gain across multiple peaks and valleys, this course demands respect—and rewards determination with stunning winter woodland views and the satisfaction of conquering some seriously challenging terrain.

Stream crossing! Check out what might await you!