Winter Carnival Fire & Ice Winter Run

JAN

2026

Celebrate winter at the 140th Winter Carnival Fire and Ice Run at the State Fairgrounds with looped 5K to 20K courses plus a Kids Run that includes a stocking hat. Virtual entries available, family friendly with on site parking.

Sun 25 Jan 2026

Saint Paul, Minnesota

Website Registration

20 kilometers 15 kilometers 10 kilometers 5 kilometers

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Event overview

The 140th Winter Carnival Fire & Ice Run is scheduled for Sunday, January 25, 2026, at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds North End Event Center, 1265 Snelling Ave N, St. Paul, Minnesota. The event is presented by St Paul Winter Carnival / St Paul Festival and Heritage Foundation. Registration options listed include a virtual "No K" entry, multiple loop-distance races, and a Kids Run. Registration fees shown in the event information include example prices of $44.79 for several race options and $23.39 for the Kids Run. The Kids Run registration includes a stocking hat.

Course and logistics

All looped courses take place through the Minnesota State Fairgrounds: the 5K is one loop, the 10K is two loops, the 15K is three loops, and the 20K is four loops. Packet pick up is available on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at TC Running Co / Run N Fun, 868 Randolph Ave, St. Paul (alternate pickup on race morning is noted). Free parking is available in the Camel Lot with entry through Gate 2 (Snelling Ave / Hoyt Ave). Dogs are allowed on the fairgrounds only if on a leash and are not permitted inside buildings unless they are service animals. Fundraising for the event is active and a small amount has been raised.

Distances: Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.