Registration is open.
We earn a small commission when you register through this link, at no cost to you. Details
Add to calendar: Apple or Outlook · Google
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K Race | 5K | Jan 2, 20279:00 AM | $30 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Online registration closes Jan 2, 2027, unless the race fills first.
At $30, entry is about 14 percent below a typical 5K in Illinois, which costs $35 right now.
A typical finisher at a 5K in Carterville runs 31:17, about 10:04 a mile, based on 4 races with published results. Women typically finish in 35:01 and men in 29:51.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:11 AM, and the 5K Race starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 450 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
700 Logan College Drive, Carterville, IL 62918
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Aggregated from official results (So iLL Racing) for Snowman Shuffle. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
In 2026, the fastest tenth finished in 22:13 or better, the top quarter in 25:30, and half the field in 30:59; the last tenth came in after 50:30.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 23:56 | 18:35 |
| 20-29 | 26:24 | 25:36 |
| 30-39 | 24:20 | 23:07 |
| 40-49 | 24:43 | 25:11 |
| 50-59 | 27:37 | 24:43 |
| 60-69 | 25:41 | 28:24 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.
Up 19 percent since 2023.
All events combined, from official results.
From 2023 to 2026, the field went from 117 to 172 finishers, and the median time rose from 29:12 to 30:59.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 172 (+23%) | 30:59 | under 22:13 | 17:02 |
| 2025 | 140 (-12%) | 31:45 | under 22:12 | 16:39 |
| 2024 | 160 (+37%) | 31:08 | under 21:45 | 17:55 |
| 2023 | 117 | 29:12 | under 21:49 | 16:48 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
Faster than most Illinois 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 25:30, against 28:26 in a typical Illinois 5K, so times here run 10 percent faster.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Around January 2 the day usually runs from 31°F at dawn to 46°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 25% of days. Cold snaps dip to 19°F and hot years reach 66°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 6 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
What the organizers of Snowman Shuffle cover on their registration page, in brief.
Rules and FAQ
Is the Snowman Shuffle 5K just for runners or are walkers welcome too? We welcome walking, running, jogging, and everything in between at the Snowman Shuffle. However, there are no walking specific awards at this event. Awards as based…
Organize this race? Add details or a correction
Logan Fitness and the Orthopaedic Institute of Southern Illinois present 2027 Snowman Shuffle! This year’s event includes a 5K race.
Location: Logan Fitness @ John A. Logan College - Carterville, IL
5K Information:
Cost: Adults = $30
Children 10yrs & under = Free
Family = $70 (Limit 4 people)
Awards: Plaques for overall male & female winners and heavy medals for top 3 finishers in each age group.
Age groups: 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+
Order of Events:
8:00am - Registration & check-in
9:00am - 5K race begins
Sign-up:
Online: Here at runsignup.com/race/il/carterville/jalcsnowmanshuffle
In-person: At the JALC Logan Fitness check-in desk