Events
Snowman Half Marathon - (Single event)
Snowman 10K - (Single event)
Snowman 5K - (Single event)
Place
Mount Pleasant, MI US 48858
Description
About This Activity
This event is setup and organized for runners who like to train and race outside during the tough winter months. If you are intimidated by ice, snow, wind or mud this race is not for you.
All races will begin at the same time. All runners will start within the city limits making their way out onto the beautiful Isabella county roads. This is the 18th year the event has been hosted. All events will feature finisher medals in 2025 and each age group winner will receive an award based on each race theme.
Race Location:
We will be meeting at the start / finish location on race day for races. (O'Kelly is no longer being used)
In 2025 Race Parking for the race will be at McLaren Fitness, 2600 Three Leaves Dr, Mt. Pleasant, MI.
The actual Start/Finish will be on the paved path parallel to Denison Dr which is a short walk from McLaren Fitness.
Please be aware we will try to have a port-a-potty on site and there are no facility options at McLaren Fitness.
Packet Pickup Information:
Sunday Pick Up & Late Registration (Cash only - no guarantee of giveaway) at the start / finish location only will be from 7:00 am until 5 minutes prior to the start of the race.
2025 Winter Warrior Race Dates:
Snowmans event: Sunday, January 12th, 2025
IceCube event: Sunday, February 9th, 2024
MudDog event: Sunday, March 9th, 2024
Single Race Entry Gift:
Snowmans event: Snowman race theme insulated mug.
IceCube event: IceCube race neck gaiter.
MudDog event: MudDog race theme long sleeve t-shirt.
Race Series entry (3 races sign up prior to 1st race): Winter Warrior Hoodie picked up at the last race.
Post Race Food:
Water will be available on course for the 10K and Half-marathon and after the race at the packet pick-up location.
Age Group Awards:
Winner in each age group of each distance for each gender will receive awards.
Age Groups:
16&Under 17-22 23-30 31-40 41-50 51-60 61-70 70&Up
Start Time:
All races start at 9:00 am
Awards:
There will not be announced awards. Results will be posted as soon as possible at the RunSignUp results page and at the start / finish area. Awards will be handed out at the start finish area as soon as they are available.
Finish Line/Timing:
The finish line will remain open until 12:00 PM. After 3 hours the course and finish line will be closed. If you feel that you can't complete your half in 3 hours (15 min. pace) then please make sure to notify a race official before starting and come prepared with a way of getting your own time. Times over 3 hours can be added to the results by emailing them to the race director.
Race Contact Info
If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.
5K Course Map
The 5K Map is the same as previous years. Leave from the start at Dennison Drive & Three Leaves Drive. Continue on Dennison until
road ends at Crawford, turn left (south) on to Crawford. Continue on sidewalk to Deerfield,
loop around telephone pole turning right (west) onto Deerfield. Be Prepared to stop if instructed
to by race officials or law enforcement! Cross Crawford and continue on Deerfield to the 5K turn around
roughly 3/4 of a mile on Deerfield. Retrace the course to return to the Finish.
10K Course Map
10K course has changed slightly, Starting at Dennison and Three Leaves Drive, continue on Dennison until road ends at Crawford, turn left (south) on to Crawford. Continue on sidewalk to Deerfield, loop around telephone pole turning right (west) onto Deerfield. Be Prepared to stop if instructed to by race officials or law enforcement! Cross Crawford and continue on Deerfield to Lincoln Rd. Turn left (south) on to Lincoln Rd. Turn Left on Millbrook Rd to the 10K turnaround roughly 3/4. Retrace the course to return to the finish.
Half Marathon Course map
The Half Marathon course has changed to help avoid severe ice on Walton Road. Leave from the start at Dennison Drive & Three Leaves Drive. Continue on Dennison Dr until road ends at Crawford, turn left (south) on to Crawford. Continue on sidewalk to Deerfield, loop around telephone pole turning right (west) onto Deerfield Dr.. Be prepared to stop if instructed to by race officials or law enforcement! Cross Crawford and continue on Deerfield Rd to Lincoln Rd. Turn left (south) on to Lincoln Rd and continue on Lincoln turning left (east) on Millbrook run past the 10K turn around to the east turn around and head back to Lincoln Rd. Turn left (south) on Lincoln, go past Walton Rd to the turn around near Blanchard Rd. Run north on Lincoln past Walton Rd. back to Millbrook Rd. Turn left (west) on Millbrook Rd to the turn around and return to the watering station. Turn left (north) on Lincoln Rd, and retrace the beginning of the course, turning right (east) on Deerfield, left on Crawford crossing to the sidewalk then right on Dennison Dr. returning to the Finish.
