Ice Breaker 8K Run/Walk
- Date Sat 30th January 2027
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location Piedmont, South Carolina
- Price $38.10
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5 Mile
Event summary
Get ready to kick off the new year with the exhilarating Ice Breaker 8K Run/Walk on Saturday, January 30, 2027! This exciting trail race will take place at the scenic Lakeside Park in Piedmont, Greenville, where both novice and seasoned runners can enjoy a perfect winter challenge. The course features a delightful mix of beginner-friendly single track trails, providing just the right amount of undulations and switchbacks to keep things interesting. With a race start time of 9:00 AM, participants will experience a fun, community atmosphere as they navigate through the beautiful wooded paths.
Whether you choose to run, walk, or hike, the Ice Breaker 8K welcomes all, including furry friends on leashes! Don’t miss out on the chance to earn a shiny finisher's medal, and compete for awards in various age categories. Registration opens on September 1st, so mark your calendars and prepare for a fantastic day outdoors at Lakeside Park. Join us for this early-season adventure and make lasting memories with fellow outdoor enthusiasts!
Whether you choose to run, walk, or hike, the Ice Breaker 8K welcomes all, including furry friends on leashes! Don’t miss out on the chance to earn a shiny finisher's medal, and compete for awards in various age categories. Registration opens on September 1st, so mark your calendars and prepare for a fantastic day outdoors at Lakeside Park. Join us for this early-season adventure and make lasting memories with fellow outdoor enthusiasts!
Organiser's Description
_UDPATES FOR 2027 RACES COMING SOON! _
_POTENTIAL UPDATES TO COURSE, LOCATION, TIME_
_NEW SWAG, APPAREL, MEDALS, AND MORE! _
_REGISTRATION SET TO OPEN FOR THIS RACE ON SEPTEMBER 1ST_
ICE BREAKER 8K
_LAKESIDE PARK - PIEDMONTH SC_
TRAIL RACE TO WARM UP THIS WINTER
THE ICE BREAKER 8K IS BACK AND SQUARE ONE EVENTS WILL BE HOSTING IT FOR THE 5TH TIME AT LAKESIDE PARK IN PIEDMONT, SC. THE TRAIL SYSTEM AT LAKESIDE PARK IS IDEAL FOR BEGINNERS LOOKING TO TEST OUT THEIR TRAIL SHOES OR EVEN ADVANCED RUNNERS LOOKING TO FIND SOME SPEED AROUND THE VARIOUS SWITCHBACKS AND TURNS!
THE COURSE WILL FEATURE A ROLLING RUN/WALK/HIKE THROUGH THE WOODS USING THE "EVERY MINUTE TRAIL" AND "ALL DAY, BABY TRAIL". WE NEVER KNOW WHAT THE WEATHER WILL BE LIKE, BUT WE KNOW YOU'LL HAVE A GREAT TIME TOGETHER. COME JOIN THE FUN AND ADD THIS RACE TO YOUR EARLY SEASON SCHEDULE NOW. RUNNERS, WALKERS, HIKERS AND FURRY FRIENDS (ON LEASH) ARE WELCOME. DUE TO THE TERRAIN, STROLLERS ARE NOT RECOMMENDED.
START/FINISH & PARKING
START/FINISH WILL BE BETWEEN THE BASEBALL DIAMONDS AND THE FOOTBALL FIELD ON THE EAST SIDE OF LAKESIDE PARK. PARKING IS AVAILABLE IN THE MARKED SPACES AROUND THE BASEBALL FIELDS.
WHAT: ICE BREAKER 8K TRAIL RACE
WHEN: SATURDAY JANUARY 31, 2026
TIME: RACE STARTS @ 9:00AM
WHERE: LAKESIDE PARK, 1500 PIEDMONT HWY, PIEDMONT, SC 29673
PACKET PICKUP: 1 HOUR PRIOR TO YOUR RACE START TIME NEAR STARTING LINE
AID STATION: WILL BE LOCATED ON THE COURSE AT 2 SEPARATE MILE MARKERS
COURSE MAP HERE - ALL TRAILS MAP [https://www.strava.com/routes/3405942965013654460]
SINGLE TRACK TRAILS THAT ARE BEGINNER FRIENDLY WITH MINIMAL ROOTS AND JUST A FEW GRADUAL INCLINES. THE COURSE STARTS WITH A SHORT LAP AROUND THE BASEBALL DIAMOND SIDEWALK TO SPACE OUT THE 150 RUNNERS BEFORE HEADING INTO THE TRAIL HEAD WHICH INCLUDES SEVERAL UNDULATIONS, SWITCH BACKS AND A CENTRAL HUB WHERE OUR AID STATION WILL BE LOCATED. YOU WILL PASS BY THIS HUB AND THE AID STATION TWICE BEFORE RETURNING ON THE ALL DAY TRAIL TO THE FINISH LINE!
RACE AWARDS, AGE GROUP POINT SERIES, CHIP TIMING
*
ALL FINISHERS RECEIVE A FINISHERS MEDAL
*
TOP 3 MALE AND FEMALE OVERALL
*
TOP 3 MALE & FEMALE AGE GROUP
*
AGE GROUP CATEGORIES
*
1-9
*
10-12
*
13-16
*
17-19
*
20-29
*
30-34
*
35-39
*
40-44
*
45-49
*
50-54
*
55-59
*
60-64
*
65-69
*
70+
_POTENTIAL UPDATES TO COURSE, LOCATION, TIME_
_NEW SWAG, APPAREL, MEDALS, AND MORE! _
_REGISTRATION SET TO OPEN FOR THIS RACE ON SEPTEMBER 1ST_
ICE BREAKER 8K
_LAKESIDE PARK - PIEDMONTH SC_
TRAIL RACE TO WARM UP THIS WINTER
THE ICE BREAKER 8K IS BACK AND SQUARE ONE EVENTS WILL BE HOSTING IT FOR THE 5TH TIME AT LAKESIDE PARK IN PIEDMONT, SC. THE TRAIL SYSTEM AT LAKESIDE PARK IS IDEAL FOR BEGINNERS LOOKING TO TEST OUT THEIR TRAIL SHOES OR EVEN ADVANCED RUNNERS LOOKING TO FIND SOME SPEED AROUND THE VARIOUS SWITCHBACKS AND TURNS!
THE COURSE WILL FEATURE A ROLLING RUN/WALK/HIKE THROUGH THE WOODS USING THE "EVERY MINUTE TRAIL" AND "ALL DAY, BABY TRAIL". WE NEVER KNOW WHAT THE WEATHER WILL BE LIKE, BUT WE KNOW YOU'LL HAVE A GREAT TIME TOGETHER. COME JOIN THE FUN AND ADD THIS RACE TO YOUR EARLY SEASON SCHEDULE NOW. RUNNERS, WALKERS, HIKERS AND FURRY FRIENDS (ON LEASH) ARE WELCOME. DUE TO THE TERRAIN, STROLLERS ARE NOT RECOMMENDED.
START/FINISH & PARKING
START/FINISH WILL BE BETWEEN THE BASEBALL DIAMONDS AND THE FOOTBALL FIELD ON THE EAST SIDE OF LAKESIDE PARK. PARKING IS AVAILABLE IN THE MARKED SPACES AROUND THE BASEBALL FIELDS.
WHAT: ICE BREAKER 8K TRAIL RACE
WHEN: SATURDAY JANUARY 31, 2026
TIME: RACE STARTS @ 9:00AM
WHERE: LAKESIDE PARK, 1500 PIEDMONT HWY, PIEDMONT, SC 29673
PACKET PICKUP: 1 HOUR PRIOR TO YOUR RACE START TIME NEAR STARTING LINE
AID STATION: WILL BE LOCATED ON THE COURSE AT 2 SEPARATE MILE MARKERS
COURSE MAP HERE - ALL TRAILS MAP [https://www.strava.com/routes/3405942965013654460]
SINGLE TRACK TRAILS THAT ARE BEGINNER FRIENDLY WITH MINIMAL ROOTS AND JUST A FEW GRADUAL INCLINES. THE COURSE STARTS WITH A SHORT LAP AROUND THE BASEBALL DIAMOND SIDEWALK TO SPACE OUT THE 150 RUNNERS BEFORE HEADING INTO THE TRAIL HEAD WHICH INCLUDES SEVERAL UNDULATIONS, SWITCH BACKS AND A CENTRAL HUB WHERE OUR AID STATION WILL BE LOCATED. YOU WILL PASS BY THIS HUB AND THE AID STATION TWICE BEFORE RETURNING ON THE ALL DAY TRAIL TO THE FINISH LINE!
RACE AWARDS, AGE GROUP POINT SERIES, CHIP TIMING
*
ALL FINISHERS RECEIVE A FINISHERS MEDAL
*
TOP 3 MALE AND FEMALE OVERALL
*
TOP 3 MALE & FEMALE AGE GROUP
*
AGE GROUP CATEGORIES
*
1-9
*
10-12
*
13-16
*
17-19
*
20-29
*
30-34
*
35-39
*
40-44
*
45-49
*
50-54
*
55-59
*
60-64
*
65-69
*
70+
Races
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Ice Breaker 8K Run
Incl. $3.10 Fee & Event Socks
Sat 30th January 2027 (9:00AM EST)
$38.10
OPENS 01 SEP
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