Frostbite Festival

Frostbite Festival Overview

Welcome to the 62nd annual Frostbite Festival!

This year's Frostbite Festival takes place on Sunday, December 7, 2025. There are two options for these out-and-back races: a 2 mile and a 10 mile race.

Race Details

• Location: AMF Springfield Lanes will host this year’s Frostbite Festival at 2660 W. Lawrence, Springfield, IL.
• Course: We are planning on the same race course, with the same roller coaster hills we know and love, with the same start and finish line.
• Shirt Deadline: Guaranteed shirt deadline is October 28, 2025. However, there will be extra shirts ordered. As long as you can select a shirt size during registration, you will get one.
• Finisher Medals: NEW THIS YEAR: All finishers will receive a medal!

Registration Information

• Registration Deadline: Race registration will be open until 8:45 am on race day.
• Payment: Registration is only through runsignup. No cash or checks accepted.
• Transfer Policy: No transfers or sales between persons are permitted.
• Email Notification: Participants will receive an email with packet pick up and race day instructions before the race.

In-Person Instructions

In-person race day details are still being finalized and will follow all local and state regulations and recommendations on race day. If you do not start the in-person race, you will automatically be transferred to the virtual race following the in-person event.

Virtual Instructions

• Participation: You will be able to participate in the Frostbite Festival on your own time and on your own course.
• Course Choice: You choose the location and if you would like to run or walk. You do not have to run the race course.
• Safety Notice: If you do choose to run the race course, please use extreme caution as that area can be heavily traveled by cars moving very fast.
• Submitting Results: Beginning December 7, 2025 after the in person race, you will be able to submit your time. To submit your virtual time, click on the link below. By your name, click EDIT TIME. You can submit results for one week. Result Submission Link

Awards and Verification

• Age Group Awards: There are no age group awards for the virtual event.
• Finish Time Entry: Your finish time must be entered to verify your participation, especially for Springfield Road Runners Club members.

Packet Pickup

• Date and Location: Packet pickup will be held on Saturday afternoon before race day from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm at M Fitness Health & Wellness, 3450 B Liberty Dr, Springfield.
• Race Morning Pickup: There will also be race morning packet pickup outside AMF Springfield Lanes from 8:00 am to 8:45 am.
• Forfeiture Policy: Any packets not picked up at the Saturday or race morning packet pickups will be forfeited unless the shipping option was selected.
• Mail Option: There is an option to have your packet mailed for a separate $15 fee.