Iceman Series 2025-26

Iceman Series 2025-26 Race Information

<h2><strong><em><span style="color:rgb( 35 , 111 , 161 )">2025–26 Iceman Series</span></em></strong></h2> <p>Extend your running season through the winter with the <strong>2025–26 Iceman Series</strong> — a progressive set of races designed to keep you motivated and moving in the cold months.</p> <h3><strong><span style="color:rgb( 35 , 111 , 161 )">Points Series (December &amp; January)</span></strong></h3> <ul><li>15 points for participating</li><li>1 point for each kilometer you run</li><li>Age-group points (5-year brackets): 15 for 1st, 14 for 2nd, 13 for 3rd, and so on</li></ul> <p>&#x1f449; <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vTtlLfdKapWnB6GjZ-i_1eE-NRVB5-rY2JSSIDk4rjxBoIxdifrhamEx9XbZHkOWc8vJYa3nZImFzfo/pubhtml?gid=1530797669&amp;single=true" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">View last year’s Points Series results</a></p> <h3><strong><span style="color:rgb( 35 , 111 , 161 )">February Half Marathon Event</span></strong></h3> <p>The February 7th <strong>Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K</strong> are separate from the points contest:</p> <ul><li><strong>Half Marathon</strong>: Finisher medal, Iceman shirt, and awards for top finishers.</li><li><strong>10K &amp; 5K</strong>: Finisher medal, t-shirt, and awards for the top 3 male and female finishers overall.</li></ul> <h3><strong><span style="color:rgb( 35 , 111 , 161 )">Series Bonus</span></strong></h3> <p>New this year — runners who sign up for the full series will receive an <strong>Iceman Series quarter-zip shirt</strong> at the first event (in addition to the Iceman shirt at the Half Marathon).</p> <h3><strong><span style="color:rgb( 35 , 111 , 161 )">Post-Race Perks</span></strong></h3> <p>Each event begins and ends at a local restaurant or bar. Your registration includes a <span class="perk">$5 coupon</span> for food and drinks after your run. Every race offers both a short-distance and long-distance option.</p> <hr /> <h3><strong><span style="color:rgb( 35 , 111 , 161 )">Race Schedule</span></strong></h3> <ul><li><strong>Saturday, December 13</strong> — 10K (6.2 miles) &amp; 5K<br /><em>The Corner Pub &amp; Grill</em> — 3271 W. Iles Ave (Iles &amp; Koke Mill, Springfield, IL)<br /><strong><em>Venue Confirmed<br /><br /></em></strong></li><li><strong>Saturday, December 27</strong> — 12K (7.46 miles) &amp; 5K<br /><em>Home Plate Bar &amp; Grill</em> — 2571 S. Koke Mill Rd (Koke Mill &amp; Ginger Creek, Springfield, IL)<br /><strong><em>Venue Confirmed<br /><br /></em></strong></li><li><strong>Saturday, January 10</strong> — 15K (9.32 miles), 10K &amp; 5K<br /><em>Sangamo Brewery</em> — 109 E. Mulberry St, Chatham, IL 62629<br /><strong><em>Venue Confirmed<br /><br /></em></strong></li><li><strong>Saturday, January 24</strong> — 18K (11.18 miles), 10K &amp; 5K<br /><em>Harvest Market</em> — West White Oaks Plaza, Springfield, IL<br /><strong><em>Venue Confirmed<br /><br /></em></strong></li><li><strong>Saturday, February 7</strong> — Half Marathon (13.1 miles), 10K &amp; 5K<br /><em>Engrained Brewery</em> — 1120 W. Lincolnshire Blvd (near SCHEELS, Springfield, IL)<br /><strong><em>Venue Confirmed</em></strong></li></ul> <h4><span style="color:rgb( 35 , 111 , 161 )"><em><strong>Sign up today and be a part of one of Central Illinois’ most exciting winter running traditions.</strong></em></span></h4>