Iceman Cometh course preview
The 2026 Iceman Cometh course is 27.4 mi (44.1 km), with 1,377 ft of climbing. RideMorrow finds 5 distinct climbs and 6 descents; the listed climbs account for 33% of the total ascent, and the rest comes from shorter rollers. The hardest climb by FIETS score starts at 9.6 mi: 0.33 mi at an average 4.9%, peaking at 10.0% over 100 m. The longest is 0.70 mi, starting at 23.4 mi. The final quarter holds the most climbing (38%).
This preview analyzes the organizer-linked 2026 route file (27.4 mi in RideMorrow). The organizer's narrative describes a 31-mile race, so this file may be incomplete or change. Confirm the final route and distance with the organizer before race day.
- Distance
- 27.4 mi44.1 km
- Elevation gain
- 1,377 ft420 m
- Climbs
- 56 descents
- Steepest 100 m
- 13.7%On a listed climb
- Corners
- 20562 technical
- High point
- 1,027 ftLow 776 ft
Elevation profile
Shaded: every listed climb. Numbered: the hardest.The 5 hardest climbs
Ranked by FIETS score- 1Climb 1 · from 9.6 mi0.33 mi · 86 ft up · 4.9% average, 10.0% steepest0.1
- 2Climb 3 · from 21.9 mi0.22 mi · 76 ft up · 6.4% average, 10.1% steepest0.1
- 3Climb 4 · from 23.4 mi0.70 mi · 97 ft up · 2.6% average, 13.7% steepest0.1
- 4Climb 5 · from 25.3 mi0.68 mi · 124 ft up · 3.4% average, 11.1% steepest0.1
- 5Climb 2 · from 16.6 mi0.58 mi · 68 ft up · 2.2% average, 4.5% steepest0.0
Every climb, in ride order
5 climbs · top 5 highlighted| Climb | Starts at | Length | Elevation gain | Avg grade | Steepest 100 m | FIETS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9.6 mi | 0.33 mi | 86 ft | 4.9% | 10.0% | 0.1 |
| 2 | 16.6 mi | 0.58 mi | 68 ft | 2.2% | 4.5% | 0.0 |
| 3 | 21.9 mi | 0.22 mi | 76 ft | 6.4% | 10.1% | 0.1 |
| 4 | 23.4 mi | 0.70 mi | 97 ft | 2.6% | 13.7% | 0.1 |
| 5 | 25.3 mi | 0.68 mi | 124 ft | 3.4% | 11.1% | 0.1 |
Descents
6 descents drop 499 ft in total. The steepest:
- Descent 6 · from 25.0 mi 0.27 mi at 4.6% average, 9.8% at its steepest
- Descent 3 · from 21.5 mi 0.40 mi at 4.8% average, 9.7% at its steepest
- Descent 5 · from 24.3 mi 0.53 mi at 2.6% average, 8.1% at its steepest
- Descent 4 · from 22.8 mi 0.63 mi at 3.0% average, 7.0% at its steepest
- Descent 2 · from 20.7 mi 0.36 mi at 4.0% average, 6.4% at its steepest
Corners
205 corners detected from the course geometry, 35 of them on a descent.
- 22 Very technical
- 40 Technical
- 103 Moderate
- 40 Gentle
Technical corners on descents
- 1.5 mi 32° right bend on a 5.3% approach · Technical
- 1.6 mi 37° left bend on a 4.3% approach · Technical
- 4.0 mi 34° left bend on a 5.2% approach · Technical
- 7.3 mi 58° right bend on a 3.1% approach · Technical
- 8.0 mi 76° right bend on a 3.3% approach · Very technical
- 8.0 mi 132° left turn on a 5.1% approach · Very technical
Corners describe the line on the map, not road conditions. Sightlines, grip and traffic aren't known.
Iceman Cometh course FAQ
How much climbing is in the Iceman Cometh?
1,377 ft (420 m) over 27.4 mi, measured from the organizer's course file with the elevation smoothed and small fluctuations ignored. Other tools may show a different total because they count every small rise.
How many climbs does the Iceman Cometh have?
5 climbs of at least 300 m with 20 m of elevation change and a 2% average grade, plus shorter rollers. Together the listed climbs gain 449 ft.
What is the hardest climb in the Iceman Cometh?
Climb 1, starting at 9.6 mi: 0.33 mi gaining 86 ft at an average 4.9%. Its FIETS score is 0.1.
What is the longest climb in the Iceman Cometh?
Climb 4, 0.70 mi from 23.4 mi, averaging 2.6%.
How steep does the Iceman Cometh get?
The steepest 100 m on a listed climb averages 13.7%. Grades are measured over 100 m, so short ramps can be steeper.
Where does this course data come from?
From the course Iceman Cometh Challenge publishes on its official site (https://www.iceman.com/p/getinvolved/the-course), retrieved 2026-10-27. Organizers change courses, so check their site before the event.
Source and method
Course: 2026 Iceman, published by Iceman Cometh Challenge. Retrieved 2026-10-27. RideMorrow is not affiliated with the event. Organizers change courses, so check the official site before the event.
Elevation comes from the route file, resampled every 10 m and smoothed. Climbs and descents need at least 300 m of length, 20 m of elevation change and a 2% average grade. Grades are measured over 100 m. Climbs are ranked by FIETS score: height² ÷ (length × 10), both in metres, without the index's high-altitude bonus. A score of 1 is a solid climb; 5 and above is a mountain pass. Weather, surface conditions, traffic and closures are not included.
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