Sat, Jan 2, 2027

Snowman Shuffle

Carterville, IL

Registration openAnnual since at least 2018

About the Snowman Shuffle

The Snowman Shuffle runs through open roads on and around a college campus, so you share the route with traffic and follow the direction of officers and volunteers along the way. The course stays true to its winter timing, and walkers are as welcome as runners, though awards go strictly by finishing time across all age groups.

The race is based out of the Logan Fitness center on campus, and same-day registration is available upstairs in the fitness building before the start. Check-in opens well before the gun, giving you time to sort your bib without rushing.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2026 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

3.1 Miles · 2026 results

172finishers

17:02winner

31:00median

1:08:05cutoff

Top 3: Malachi Black (17:02) · Alex DeRuntz (17:14) · Ryan Bonifield (18:14)

The Snowman Shuffle has been held every year since at least 2018. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

Where Would You Finish?

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Median

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Sep 22, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

3.1 Miles1/2/2027 09:00$30

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Common Questions About the Snowman Shuffle

Will I finish last at the Snowman Shuffle?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.1 Miles field finished slower than 31:00, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:08:05, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Snowman Shuffle a good first 3.1 Miles?

It is a small race (172 finishers), which is friendlier and less intimidating than a big-city event, though the field thins out. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 3.1 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Snowman Shuffle?

The 3.1 Miles winner ran 17:02 while the median finisher took 31:00. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.