Iceman Series 2026-27 2026
- Date
- 5 race dates, December 12, 2026 to February 6, 2027
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Springfield, Illinois
- Entry fee
- From $20 · goes up to $70 on Dec 4, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, Dec 12, 2026 | ||||
| All Iceman Series Runs (except Feb 7th Half Marathon, 10K & 5K) | Half Marathon | Dec 12, 20269:00 AM | $65$70 after Dec 4, 2026 | – |
| All Iceman Series Runs including the Half Marathon 10K & 5K | Half Marathon | Dec 12, 20269:00 AM | $110$115 after Dec 7, 2026 | – |
| Iceman Series10K or 5K - Dec 12th at 9am | 5K | Dec 12, 20269:00 AM | $20 | – |
| Saturday, Dec 26, 2026 | ||||
| Iceman Series 12K or 5K - Dec. 26th at 9am | 5K | Dec 26, 20269:00 AM | $20 | – |
| Saturday, Jan 9, 2027 | ||||
| Iceman Series 15K, 10K or 5K - 1/9 at 9am | 15K | Jan 9, 20279:00 AM | $20 | – |
| Saturday, Jan 23, 2027 | ||||
| Iceman Series 18K, 10K or 5K - 1/23 at 9am | Other | Jan 23, 20279:00 AM | $20 | – |
| Saturday, Feb 6, 2027 | ||||
| Iceman Half Marathon, 10K & 5K | Half Marathon | Feb 6, 20279:00 AM | $55$60 after Jan 2, 2027 | 38 |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The Half Marathon fee goes up to $70 on Dec 4, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- All Iceman Series Runs (except Feb 7th Half Marathon, 10K & 5K): $65 until Dec 4, then $70 until Dec 12.
- All Iceman Series Runs including the Half Marathon 10K & 5K: $110 until Dec 7, then $115 until Dec 12.
- Iceman Series10K or 5K - Dec 12th at 9am: $20 until Dec 12.
- Iceman Series 12K or 5K - Dec. 26th at 9am: $20 until Dec 26.
Online registration closes Dec 26, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $65, entry is about 16 percent above a typical half marathon in Illinois, which costs $56 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a half marathon in Illinois runs 2:14:47, about 10:17 a mile, based on 23 races with published results. Women typically finish in 2:20:39 and men in 2:03:10.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:10 AM, and the All Iceman Series Runs (except Feb 7th Half Marathon, 10K & 5K) 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
1315 W Lawrence Ave, 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.
2022 results
All resultsAggregated from official results (FastScore Timing Services) for Iceman Series 2026-27. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Iceman Series 2026-27?
In 2022, the fastest tenth finished in 47:44 or better, the top quarter in 53:46, and half the field in 1:00:36; the last tenth came in after 1:28:22.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| 60-69 | n/a | 58:20 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2022.
Typical race-day weather
Around December 12 the day usually runs from 28°F at dawn to 43°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 17% of days. Cold snaps dip to 15°F and hot years reach 59°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 1315 W Lawrence Ave, Springfield, IL 62704Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 590 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Distances
- 5K, 15K, Half Marathon, Other
- Editions
- 2027 (Jan 9, 2027), 2026 (Jan 10, 2026), 2025 (Jan 11, 2025), 2024 (Jan 6, 2024), 2023 (Jan 7, 2023), 2022 (Jan 8, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is Iceman Series 2026-27?
- It runs on 5 dates from December 12, 2026 to February 6, 2027. The next is Saturday, December 12, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $20 before processing fees, and rises to $70 on Dec 4, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Dec 26, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Illinois?
- At $65, entry is about 16 percent above a typical half marathon in Illinois, which costs $56 right now.
- 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.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, 15K, Half Marathon, Other.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2022, 49 runners finished the Iceman Series10K or 5K - Dec 10th at 9am; the median finish was 1:00:36 and the winner ran 38:39.
- Where does it start?
- 1315 W Lawrence Ave, Springfield, IL 62704.
From the organizers
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