The inaugural event in 2022 saw 250+ participants fight cold & ice in Springfield, MO

The 2023 event garnered 600+ participants to the 2nd Annual Running From Yeti event in Springfield, MO

In 2024, Freddie packed his bags and traveled across MO to visit nearly 1700 of his closest friends in KC, STL, & back home in Springfield!

In 2022, we looked at our local SWMO race calendars and saw a gap in February. Our owner called the City of Springfield and said "hey, we probably don't have enough time, but can we put this event together in a month and a half?" Our good friend at the city, Sharon said "Sure!" So in February 2022, Freddie the Yeti made his great arrival and met over 250 new best friends that saw this crazy winter race with sweet swag in the just over a month registration was open for and SHOWED UP to what ended up being a debatable race day. The week of the event it snowed, and iced, and snowed + iced some more. That was the start though! Freddie loves the cold and he loves getting to chase runners, take photos, and the occasional ROAR. The next year the event grew big and in 2024 Freddie bought an old winnebago (not really) and visited his friends in KC and STL- along with Springfield, MO. 2024 saw 3 cities and nearly 1700 participants, "Whats next?" Freddie said as we were all huddled in his igloo.

Freddie, Fred, Fredward? Can't help but want to meet more and more people! He loves the fans, he's a sucker for the limelight, and can't get enough of the paparazzi and kissing of babies. In 2026, he is shooting for bigger and greater events in our 3 Missouri cities, a return stop in Fayetteville, Arkansas AND his first visit to Memphis, Tennessee, and Tulsa, Oklahoma! He's can't wait tour the United States and hangout with all his buddies- Freddie's Buddies.

Here's to an incredible 2026 filled with insanely cool swag, yummy treats, and pictures with a Yeti wearing a headband and running shoes!

award wining

Running From Yeti is known for its fantastic swag. In 2024, All participants received a Colorful Hoodie, Specific Finisher Medal, and their choice of Camelbak Insulated Bottle ​OR Sweet Running Hat!

Springfield News Leader Article

46 states represented!

the crew

Fred "Freddie" The Yeti
Front Man

Keaton J. Garrett
​Series Director

Rebekah Burbank
​Series Coordinator

Production & support

Heartland Racing Co. is the premier timing and event production company in The Ozarks that provides a plethora of Racing Experience, Energy & Excitement, and PURE DEDICATION to your event. ​
We provide state of the art chip timing, event production, management, web design, marketing, equipment rentals, logistics services. shirt design, medal design, award design, and promo products designing and all the fulfillment. We are dedicated to making your event a success no matter how large or small.
​Our Timing Systems are used to time the Boston Marathon, Ironman Triathlons, and Endurance Events in the Olympics.