Ice Breaker 8K Run/Walk
Ice Breaker 8K Run/Walk is a trail running and running race on January 30, 2027 in Piedmont, SC, with an entry fee of $30.
- Date
- January 30, 2027 (191 days to go)
- Location
- 1500 Piedmont Hwy, Piedmont, SC
- Price
- $30
- Sports
- Trail RunningRunning
From the Organizer
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Registration set to open for this race on September 1st
Ice Breaker 8k
Lakeside Park - Piedmonth SC
Trail Race to Warm Up this Winter
The Ice Breaker 8K is back and Square One Events will be hosting it for the 5th time at Lakeside Park in Piedmont, SC. The trail system at Lakeside Park is ideal for beginners looking to test out their trail shoes or even advanced runners looking to find some speed around the various switchbacks and turns!
The course will feature a rolling run/walk/hike through the woods using the "Every Minute Trail" and "All Day, Baby Trail". We never know what the weather will be like, but we know you'll have a great time together. Come join the fun and add this race to your early season schedule now. Runners, walkers, hikers and furry friends (on leash) are welcome. Due to the terrain, strollers are not recommended.
Start/Finish & Parking
Start/Finish will be between the baseball diamonds and the football field on the east side of Lakeside Park. Parking is available in the marked spaces around the baseball fields.
What: Ice Breaker 8k Trail Race
When: Saturday January 31, 2026
Time: Race Starts @ 9:00am
Where: Lakeside Park, 1500 Piedmont Hwy, Piedmont, SC 29673
Packet Pickup: 1 Hour Prior to your race start time near starting line
Aid Station: Will be located on the course at 2 separate mile markers
Course Map Here - All Trails Map
Single track trails that are beginner friendly with minimal roots and just a few gradual inclines. The course starts with a short lap around the baseball diamond sidewalk to space out the 150 runners before heading into the trail head which includes several undulations, switch backs and a central hub where our aid station will be located. You will pass by this hub and the aid station twice before returning on the All Day Trail to the finish line!
Race Awards, Age Group Point Series, Chip Timing
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All Finishers Receive a Finishers Medal
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Top 3 Male and Female Overall
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Top 3 Male & Female Age Group
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Age Group Categories
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1-9
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10-12
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13-16
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17-19
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20-29
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30-34
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35-39
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40-44
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45-49
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50-54
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55-59
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60-64
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65-69
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70+
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Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
53°
Typical Low
30°
Chance of Rain
30%
Based on US Climate Normals data from W Pelzer, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Piedmont, SC
City Elevation
865 ft
Nearest Airport
GSP
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport · 19 mi
Major Hub
CLT
Charlotte Douglas International Airport · 93 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Race Location
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What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Ice Breaker 8K Run/Walk, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
191
Days to train
- Race
- Ice Breaker 8K Run/Walk
- Date
- January 30, 2027
- Location
- 1500 Piedmont Hwy, Piedmont, SC
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About These Sports
This race spans more than one sport — here’s a guide to each, so you can understand what’s involved and decide if it’s the right fit. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
Trail Running
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Running
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Ice Breaker 8K Run/Walk
Jan 30, 2027