Ice Breaker 8K
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Event overview
The Ice Breaker is an 8K trail run/walk set for Saturday, January 31, 2026, in Piedmont, South Carolina. The event takes place at Lakeside Park, 1500 Piedmont Hwy, Piedmont, SC 29673. Registration price shown is $30, with a prior listed price of $45 and a scheduled price increase after December 31, 2025.
Course and logistics
The course uses single-track trails, including the "Every Minute Trail" and "All Day, Baby Trail". The route is described as having undulations, switchbacks, several gradual inclines, minimal roots, and a short initial lap around a baseball diamond sidewalk before entering the trail head. Start and finish are located between the baseball diamonds and the football field on the east side of Lakeside Park. Parking is available in the marked spaces around the baseball fields. Packet pickup is located near the starting line. Two aid stations are placed on the course at separate mile markers. Strollers are not recommended because of the terrain. Runners, walkers, hikers and leashed dogs are permitted. The event notes spacing for 150 runners before the trail head.
Results and awards
All finishers receive a finisher medal. Awards are listed for the top three male and female overall finishers and the top three in each age group. Age group categories run from 1-9, then 10-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, and 70+. Chip timing and age group point series are indicated. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
