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The Frostbite Festival 10 Mile is a certified course, IL21007NM. https://certifiedroadraces.com/certificate/?type=r&id=1772.
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Frostbite Festival 2026
- Date
- Sunday, December 6, 2026
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Springfield, Illinois
- Entry fee
- From $50 · goes up to $60 on Nov 30, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Mile | 10 Mile | Dec 6, 20269:00 AM | $50$60 after Nov 30, 2026 | – |
| 10 Mile - Virtual | 10 Mile | Dec 6, 20269:00 AM | $50$60 after Nov 30, 2026 | – |
| 2 Mile | Other | Dec 6, 20269:00 AM | $50$60 after Nov 30, 2026 | – |
| 2 Mile - Virtual | Other | Dec 6, 20269:00 AM | $50$60 after Nov 30, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
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The 10 Mile fee goes up to $60 on Nov 30, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $50 until Nov 30, then $60 until Dec 6.
Online registration closes Dec 6, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:05 AM, and the 10 Mile starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 590 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
2660 W. Lawrence, Springfield, IL 62704
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around December 6 the day usually runs from 28°F at dawn to 44°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 15% of days. Cold snaps dip to 15°F and hot years reach 58°F.
Based on 65 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
From the race's page
What the organizers of Frostbite Festival cover on their registration page, in brief.
Race details
- Where
- 2660 W. Lawrence, Springfield, IL 62704Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 590 feet
- Included with entry
- Shirt - TBD
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 10 Mile, Other
- Editions
- 2026 (Dec 6, 2026), 2025 (Dec 7, 2025), 2024 (Dec 8, 2024), 2023 (Dec 3, 2023), 2022 (Dec 4, 2022), 2021 (Dec 5, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is Frostbite Festival?
- Sunday, December 6, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $50 before processing fees, and rises to $60 on Nov 30, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Dec 6, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 10 Mile, Other.
- Where does it start?
- 2660 W. Lawrence, Springfield, IL 62704.
From the organizers
Welcome to the 63rd annual Frostbite Festival!
This year's Frostbite Festival takes place on Sunday, December 6, 2026. There are two options for these out-and-back races: a 2 mile and a 10 mile race. All race finishers will receive a medal.
AMF Springfield Lanes will host this year's Frostbite Festival. 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.
Guaranteed shirt deadline is November 3, 2026. No extra shirts will be ordered. You must register and select a size before the shirt deadline.