6 walking events in McLean County, Illinois

It's Fleet Feet Bloomington vs. Fleet Feet Decatur in a showdown for the traveling trophy and bragging rights.

How It Works

The 50 miles between the two stores is your official running/walking goal for the month of February. Every mile you run (or walk) will be credited to the store of your choice. Which store has the most loyal customers, the best runners (or walkers), and are willing to help their team earn some serious street cred?! Click here to join the Challenge Facebook Group and follow along with the smack talk: www.facebook.com/groups/februaryfrostyfifty/

Sweet Swag

All participants earn a MiiR Everywhere water bottle! Bottles will be available for pick-up at your local store the first or second week of February (we'll let you know when they arrive). The winning store gets a trophy (and bragging rights). We will have a post-challenge run and celebration - stay tuned for more details.

Submitting Your Miles - Tracking Your Store's Progress

An important part of this Challenge is submitting the distance you run each week. Beginning Thursday, February 5th you will be able to log your miles. There is a spot to register your miles for each week:

• Week 1: Feb 1 - 7

• Week 2: Feb 8 - 14

• Week 3: Feb 15 - 21

• Week 4: Feb 22 - 28

Click here to Log Miles: https://runsignup.com/Race/FrostyFifty/Page/Results

50 miles is the monthly goal. If you run more than 50 record those too!!!

The miles for this challenge are running/walking miles. You may not count all day step totals, but can only count miles specifically targeted for running/walking that could be logged with a start and end on a fitness device.

The challenge ends on February 28 but you can log miles until 11:59 pm on March 2. Don't forget to log your miles - every single mile counts!

The Frosty Fifty is our local challenge, but Fleet Feet is also hosting a Nationwide Share The Run Strava Challenge in February. You can use the same miles to complete both challenges. Click here for more info.

Past Results

Decatur 3 wins (2021, 2022, 2023) | Bloomington 2 wins (2024, 2025)

https://runsignup.com/Race/FrostyFifty/Page/Results

Be sure to support your favorite local running store!

http://fleetfeetbloomington.com/

http://fleetfeetdecaturil.com/

• 2026 Race Theme will be "International Harry Potter Day" which is observed May 2nd.

• International Harry Potter Day was officially declared by David Cameron, the Prime Minister of Britain at the time, in 2012. It is designated to be on the 2nd of May, the day Harry Potter defeated Lord Voldemort during the Battle of Hogwarts, and the day that the Battle of Hogwarts and the Second Wizarding War ended.

• Two new categories, fastest witch, wizard or muggle. Costumes required. Along with no-time, no-shirt option.

• The first Lake Run, a loop around Lake Bloomington, was held in 1982 and had 224 finishers. The race became an annual event, added a shorter loop and continues to grow each year. In addition to the standard age group classifications, the race has footpounder classes for men over 220 lb and women over 190 lb, as well as footpounder light: 190-219 lb (men) and 150lb - 179lb (women).

• You can choose from the 12K which is 7.44 miles in length, 4.37 Mile, or 3 Mile Walk, each have chip timing and race results posted live during the event.

• Post race food.

• Post Party is back at Green Gables outdoor beer garden !! Each participant over the age of 21 will receive a free beer of choice from various craft and domestic beers offered on race day. Non-Alcoholic Athletic Brewing beer will be available at this events post party.

• Over the years, the Lake Run has celebrated various holidays and festive events that fall on the same day as the Lake Run, including "May the 4th be with you, Star Wars Theme", Cinco De Mayo, etc.

• Need to register before 4/23/2026 to receive a Lake Run T-Shirt in your size.

• 2026 Partial Proceeds TBD

12K and 3 Mile Walk Will Start at 8:30 AM

4.37 Mile Inner Loop will start at 9:00 AM.

Join us the Saturday BEFORE the 4th, for a fun morning with friends! Gun start at 8:00AM.

New to the Downs Freedom Run? Enjoy one of the flattest 5k courses in the area, with a route that runs through our community with cheering spectators to greet you along the way. Get festive and be ready to have a fun morning - this is one you don’t want to miss! We will finish the 5k and 1 mile walk course with a lap around the high school track.

As always, any Downs Freedom Run proceeds are re-invested in the local community. Over the years we have installed a new drinking fountain/water bottle refill station at Dooley Park; provided grants to local, small businesses struggling from Covid-19 impacts; supported the Downs 4th of July celebration; as well as provided support for other causes that help our village. We'd love to share miles with you and support the community together!

Must register by June 13th to be guaranteed a shirt.

Awards: Overall M/F Winner and Top 3 M/F in each age group (14 and under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65+)