Iceman Series 2026-27
Iceman Series 2026-27 is a running race on December 12, 2026 – February 6, 2027 in Springfield, IL, with entry fees from $20 to $110.
- Date
- December 12, 2026 – February 6, 2027 (89 days to go)
- Price
- $20–$110
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
2026–27 Iceman Series
Extend your running season through the winter with the 2026–27 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 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.
Full Series Bonus Swag
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.
Full series participants also receive a series display to hold their finisher medallions.
Series finisher medallion display — included with full series registration.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
- December 12, 2026 — 10K (6.2 miles) & 5K
The Corner Pub & Grill
3271 W. Iles Ave (Iles & Koke Mill, Springfield, IL)
Venue Confirmed - December 26, 2026 — 12K (7.46 miles) & 5K
Home Plate Bar & Grill
2571 S. Koke Mill Rd (Koke Mill & Ginger Creek, Springfield, IL)
Venue Confirmed - January 10, 2027 — 15K (9.32 miles), 10K & 5K
Location to be announced
Venue Unconfirmed - January 24, 2027 — 18K (11.18 miles), 10K & 5K
Location to be announced
Venue Unconfirmed - February 7, 2027 — Half Marathon (13.1 miles), 10K & 5K
Location to be announced
Venue Unconfirmed
Sign up today and be a part of one of Central Illinois’ most exciting winter running traditions.
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
42°
Typical Low
25°
Chance of Rain
33%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Springfield #2.
Host City
About Springfield, IL
Population
113,714
as of 2023
City Elevation
590 ft
Nearest Airport
SPI
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport · 6 mi
Major Hub
STL
St. Louis Lambert International Airport · 82 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Iceman Series 2026-27, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
89
Days to train
- Race
- Iceman Series 2026-27
- Date
- December 12, 2026 – February 6, 2027
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it’s the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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Iceman Series 2026-27
Dec 12, 2026