Frozen Frosty Fairways Run

Frozen Frosty Fairways Run is held in Normal, McLean County, Illinois, on January 9, 2027. The Frosty Ironwood run covers 5.8 miles and starts at 11:00 a.m., following the golf cart paths for a winter outing that leans more toward enjoyment than competition.

Cart paths make for a firm, mostly smooth surface with plenty of turns, which is a different rhythm from a straight road race, and a late-morning start in January is a deliberate kindness in central Illinois. Just under six miles is a distance most regular runners can cover without a specific build, so treat it as a long run at steady effort rather than a race. Dress for standing around at the start, since a mid-morning gun means waiting outside in the cold before you move.