Winter Warrior #1 Snowman

❄️ About This Activity

• Event Purpose: 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.
• Race Start: All races will begin at the same time, with all runners starting within the city limits making their way onto the beautiful Isabella county roads.
• Anniversary: This is the 18th year the event has been hosted.
• Medals & Awards: All events will feature finisher medals in 2025, and each age group winner will receive an award based on each race theme.

📍 Race Location

• Meeting Point: We will be meeting at the start/finish location on race day. (O'Kelly is no longer being used)
• Parking: Race parking for 2025 will be at McLaren Fitness, 2600 Three Leaves Dr, Mt. Pleasant, MI.
• Start/Finish Area: The actual Start/Finish will be on the paved path parallel to Denison Dr, which is a short walk from McLaren Fitness.
• Facilities: 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

• Pickup Time: Sunday Pick Up & Late Registration (Cash only - no guarantee of giveaway) at the start/finish location 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: Winter Warrior Hoodie picked up at the last race for those who sign up for all 3 races prior to the 1st race.

🍕 Post Race Food

• Water Availability: 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

• Awards: Winner in each age group of each distance for each gender will receive awards.

👥 Age Groups

• Categories: 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

• Announcement: There will not be announced awards. Results will be posted as soon as possible.
• Distribution: Awards will be handed out at the start/finish area as soon as they are available.

⏳ Finish Line/Timing

• Open Hours: The finish line will remain open until 12:00 PM.
• Course Closure: After 3 hours, the course and finish line will be closed.
• Notification: If you feel you can't complete your half in 3 hours (15 min. pace), please notify a race official before starting.
• Result Submissions: Times over 3 hours can be added to the results by emailing them to the race director.

🔗 More Information

• Race URL: Winter Warrior #1 Snowman