Winter Carnival Fire & Ice Winter Run
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Event overview
The 140th Winter Carnival Fire & Ice Run takes place on January 25, 2026 at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds North End Event Center, 1265 Snelling Ave N, St Paul, Minnesota 55108. The event is presented by the St Paul Winter Carnival/St Paul Festival and Heritage Foundation and includes fundraising activity; the organizer listing shows $84.99 raised (63% of a target).
Race details and logistics
Distances offered:
- No K (virtual option; participants receive event swag without running)
- 5K (1 loop)
- 10K (2 loops)
- 15K (3 loops)
- 20K (4 loops)
- Kid's Run (registration includes a stocking hat)
Pre-event packet pickup is scheduled for Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 868 Randolph Ave, St. Paul. Race morning packet pickup is also available. Someone else may pick up a participant’s bib and swag if they know the registered name.
The course runs through the Minnesota State Fairgrounds. Free parking is available in the Camel Lot with entry through Gate 2 (Snelling Ave/Hoyt Ave). Dogs are allowed on the grounds but must be on a leash and are not allowed inside buildings unless they are service animals.
Registration pricing for the main distances shows an early price of $44.79 and a later price of $60.83; the Kids Run is listed at $23.39. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
