The Ice Breaker 8K is back and Square One Events alongside Upstate Ultra will be hosting it for the 3rd time at Lakeside Park in Piedmont, SC (just south of Greenville). The new trail system at Lakeside Park is ideal for beginners looking to test out their trail shoes or even advanced runners looking to find some speed around the various switchbacks and turns! The course will feature a rolling run/walk/hike through the woods using the "Every Minute Trail" and "All Day, Baby Trail". We never know what the weather will be like, but we know you'll have a great time together. Come join the fun and add this race to your early season schedule now. Runners, walkers, hikers and furry friends are welcome. Referral Program Invite your running buddies! When you register you will be assigned a link/code that you can share with your friends & family. The link will appear in your confirmation message, your email, and in your RunSignUp profile! Use your unique referral code to share with your running buddies! For every every 2 participants that use your referral code/link to register you will receive a $15 refund to your registration! Refer enough runners and RUN FOR FREE! Share Your Referral Codes - HERE Social Club, Team, or Group Program Discounts for groups/teams with 5 or more members! When you register you can create or join a team. These teams are designed to be fun and engaging for all its members! Each member will receive a refund or discount of $5 once you have 5 members join! Whether you are part of a local running club, a corporate team, or just some running buddies that want to get together for your next adventure. Note* The 5th person to join the team/group will receive the $5 discount along with all other members who join thereafter. The previous 4 registrations of the group will receive a $5 refund automatically. FIRST 100 Registered Runners Receive Custom Ice Breaker Socks What: Icebreaker 8k Race Trail Race When: Saturday February 1st, 2025 Time: Race Starts @ 9:00am Where: Lakeside Park, 1500 Piedmont Hwy, Piedmont, SC 29673 Packet Pickup: 1 Hour Prior to your race start time near starting line Post Run Hot Cocoa: Served w/ marshmallows and love! BRING OWN MUG FOR HOT COCCOA Music Entertainment throughout the event Finisher Medals will be given out to all finishers of the 8k race Overall Awards will be given out at the conclusion of the race to top 3 Males & Females Age group winners will receive a colored ice scraper at the conclusion of the events to the top 3 finishers Male & Female Aid Station: Will be located on the course at 2 separate mile markers

*Greenville County Participant Fee: This fee goes directly to Greenville County to Fund Park Operation

Course Map Here - All Trails Map Single track trails that are beginner friendly with minimal roots and just a few gradual inclines. The course starts with a short lap around the parking lot to space out the 150 runners before heading into the trail head which includes several switch backs and a central hub where our aid station will be located at. You will pass by this hub and the aid station twice before doubling back on the All Day Trail to the finish line! Race Awards, Age Group Point Series, Chip Timing Top 3 Male and Female Overall Top 3 Male & Female Age Group Age Group Categories 1-9 10-19 20-29 30-34 35-39 40-44 45-49 50-54 55-59 60-69 70-79 80+ Upstate Trail/Ultra Series - Age Group Point Series Standings - HERE