Iceman Series 2025-26
- Date Sat 13th December 2025 - Sat 7th February 2026
- Time 9:00AM CST
- Location Springfield, Illinois
- Price $22.20 - $117.60
- Races 7 races
- Distances 5km, 10km, Half Marathon
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Event summary
Each event kicks off at local restaurants and bars, adding a social element to your running experience, and participants will enjoy post-race perks, including a $5 coupon for food and drinks. The series also features a points system that rewards participation and performance, with special awards for top finishers in each age group. Plus, runners who sign up for the entire series will receive a stylish Iceman Series quarter-zip shirt! Don’t miss out on one of Central Illinois' most thrilling winter running traditions—sign up today and embrace the chill with every stride!
Organiser's Description
Extend your running season through the winter with the 202526 ICEMAN SERIES a progressive set of races designed to keep you motivated and moving in the cold months.
POINTS SERIES (DECEMBER & JANUARY)
* 15 points for participating
* 1 point for each kilometer you run
* Age-group points (5-year brackets): 15 for 1st, 14 for 2nd, 13 for 3rd, and so on
View last years Points Series results [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vTtlLfdKapWnB6GjZ-i_1eE-NRVB5-rY2JSSIDk4rjxBoIxdifrhamEx9XbZHkOWc8vJYa3nZImFzfo/pubhtml?gid=1530797669&single=true]
FEBRUARY HALF MARATHON EVENT
The February 8th HALF MARATHON, 10K, AND 5K are separate from the points contest:
* HALF MARATHON: Finisher medal, Iceman shirt, and awards for top finishers.
* 10K & 5K: Finisher medal, t-shirt, and awards for the top 3 male and female finishers overall.
SERIES BONUS
New this year runners who sign up for the full series will receive an ICEMAN SERIES QUARTER-ZIP SHIRT at the first event (in addition to the Iceman shirt at the Half Marathon).
POST-RACE PERKS
Each event begins and ends at a local restaurant or bar. Your registration includes a $5 coupon for food and drinks after your run. Every race offers both a short-distance and long-distance option.
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RACE SCHEDULE
* SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13 10K (6.2 miles) & 5K
_The Corner Pub & Grill_ 3271 W. Iles Ave (Iles & Koke Mill, Springfield, IL)
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* SATURDAY, DECEMBER 27 12K (7.46 miles) & 5K
_Home Plate Bar & Grill_ 2571 S. Koke Mill Rd (Koke Mill & Ginger Creek, Springfield, IL)
_Venue Confirmed
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* SATURDAY, JANUARY 10 15K (9.32 miles), 10K & 5K
_Sangamo Brewery_ 109 E. Mulberry St, Chatham, IL 62629
_Venue Confirmed
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* SATURDAY, JANUARY 24 18K (11.18 miles), 10K & 5K
_Harvest Market_ West White Oaks Plaza, Springfield, IL
_Venue Confirmed
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* SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7 Half Marathon (13.1 miles), 10K & 5K
_Engrained Brewery_ 1120 W. Lincolnshire Blvd (near SCHEELS, Springfield, IL)
_VENUE CONFIRMED_
_SIGN UP TODAY AND BE A PART OF ONE OF CENTRAL ILLINOIS MOST EXCITING WINTER RUNNING TRADITIONS._
Races
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All Iceman Series Runs Including the Half Marathon 10K & 5K
Incl. $7.60 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 13th December 2025 (9:00AM CST)
$117.60
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All Iceman Series Runs (Except Feb 8th Half Marathon, 10K & 5K)
Incl. $4.90 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 13th December 2025 (9:00AM CST)
$69.90
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Iceman Series10K or 5K - Dec 13th at 9am
Incl. $2.20 Fee
Sat 13th December 2025 (9:00AM CST)
$22.20
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Iceman Series 12K or 5K - Dec. 27rd at 9am
Incl. $2.20 Fee
Sat 27th December 2025 (9:00AM CST)
$22.20
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Iceman Series 15K, 10K or 5K - 1/10 at 9am
Incl. $2.20 Fee
Sat 10th January 2026 (9:00AM CST)
$22.20
You can choose on race day the other distances before your start or after your return from the run. -
Iceman Series 18K, 10K or 5K - 1/24 at 9am
Incl. $2.20 Fee
Sat 24th January 2026 (9:00AM CST)
$22.20
You can choose on race day the other distances before your start or after your return from the run. -
Iceman Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
Incl. $4.30 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 7th February 2026 (9:00AM CST)
$59.30
A 10K and 5K route are also available on race day.
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