Iceman Series 2025-26

❄️ 2025–26 Iceman Series

Extend your running season through the winter with the 2025–26 Iceman Series — a progressive set of races designed to keep you motivated and moving in the cold months.

🏃‍♂️ Points Series (December & January)

• Participation: 15 points for participating
• Distance: 1 point for each kilometer you run
• Age-group Points: Age-group points (5-year brackets): 15 for 1st, 14 for 2nd, 13 for 3rd, and so on

👉 View last year’s Points Series results

🏅 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.

📅 Race Schedule

• Saturday, December 13 — 10K (6.2 miles) & 5K
  The Corner Pub & Grill — 3271 W. Iles Ave (Iles & Koke Mill, Springfield, IL)
  Venue Confirmed
  
  
• 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
  
  
• Saturday, January 10 — 15K (9.32 miles), 10K & 5K
  Sangamo Brewery — 109 E. Mulberry St, Chatham, IL 62629
  Venue Confirmed
  
  
• Saturday, January 24 — 18K (11.18 miles), 10K & 5K
  Harvest Market — West White Oaks Plaza, Springfield, IL
  Venue Confirmed
  
  
• Saturday, February 7 — Half Marathon (13.1 miles), 10K & 5K
  Engrained Brewery — 1120 W. Lincolnshire Blvd (near SCHEELS, Springfield, IL)
  Venue Confirmed

✨ Join the Fun!

Sign up today and be a part of one of Central Illinois’ most exciting winter running traditions. For more details, visit the Iceman Series page.