Ultra Running Hub Dodgeville, WI, United States · Saturday, December 5, 2026
The Guvnor Frozen 50
Calculated from 50 km alone — the organiser has not published an elevation profile. Read 2.5 as a floor, not a verdict.
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2025 edition (50km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, December
Regional 2001-2020 average for December — NASA POWER, grid elevation 296 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 50km | 42 | Kelly Chambers · 04:48:58 | Jesse Deangelis · 05:59:02 |
| 2024 | 50km | 46 | Lucas Barnes · 04:14:37 | Megan Radder · 05:05:23 |
| 2023 | 50km | 57 | Evan Wetzel · 03:51:14 | Jennifer Makovec · 05:31:54 |
| 2022 | 50km | 25 | Brian Atkinson · 04:31:24 | Aygul Hoffman · 05:33:55 |
The field shrank 9% between 2024 (46) and 2025 (42). 26% of the 2025 field were women.
DUV results for the 2025 edition (50km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 50 km of trail.
- Trail Running Shoes 50 km of trail — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
- Race Nutrition 50 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Flask capacity for 50 km, without the bounce.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 50 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Overview
The Guvnor Frozen 50 is a 50k trail race held in Dodgeville, WI, organised by Driftless Endurance. First run in 2022, the December event has seen 4 editions, with the latest in 2025 drawing 42 finishers.
With a 9-hour time limit for 50 kilometers, the cutoff pace of 10.8 minutes per kilometer is tighter than 60% of comparable 50k races. This means runners have less margin than in most similar events. The race's field size is larger than 53% of its 2660 peer 50k races, placing it in the upper half for participation.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.