River Falls, WI, United States · Saturday, November 7, 2026
Timed Other timed
Icebox 480 - 4 Hour Run
52 days away
not publishedn/a Distance
not publishedn/a Climbing
not publishedn/a Grit
We hold no course length for this race — a timed or backyard event is measured by the clock, not the kilometre — so there is no Grit score to give you.
What the course asks
Field size ~1 Tiny. You will run alone for most of it.
DUV results for the 2025 edition (4h) — ranked runners only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, November
Daytime high 5°C
Night low -4°C
Rainfall Mostly dry
Daylight 9 h 57 m of light
Regional 2001-2020 average for November — NASA POWER, grid elevation 318 m. Not a forecast.
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 this trail race.
- Trail Running ShoesCushioning on trail that is still there in the last quarter.
- Race NutritionSelf-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration VestsFlask capacity without the bounce.
- GPS WatchesBattery life first — an ultra outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Course Notes
Single track trail, autumn, friends and 480 minutes (8 hours). About 5mi per loop.
Similar races
Other trail ultras of the same format.