Iceman Series 2025-26

About the Event

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)

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 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)
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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)
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Saturday, January 10 — 15K (9.32 miles), 10K & 5K
Sangamo Brewery — 109 E. Mulberry St, Chatham, IL 62629
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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

Sign up today and be a part of one of Central Illinois’ most exciting winter running traditions.

Races Offered

5K

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10K

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15K

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20K

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Half-Marathon

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Marathon

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Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for December in Springfield.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat -1.2° / 6.5°

wb_sunny -6.2° / 2.1°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 13.9 /

water_drop 72.1%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat -1.2° / 6.5°

wb_sunny -6.2° / 2.1°

air 13.9 km/h

water_drop 72.1%

About Springfield

Learn more about the host city, Springfield.

Springfield is a city in the center of the state of Illinois. It is the state's capital — not Chicago — and the county seat of Sangamon County. Springfield is best known for its most famous resident, Abraham Lincoln, and there are several historic sites that are dedicated to him.