Runners will soon take to the frozen streets of Kewanee as once again the Kewanee Chamber of Commerce gears up for the 43rd annual Hardcore run.

The “Run Your Ice Off’ race takes place every year on New Year’s Eve, Dec 31. This year the race will begin at 1 p.m. from the Flemish American Club at 313 N. Burr Blvd. in Kewanee.

For the diehard runners, the Hardcore race features great door prizes, age group awards, along with homemade chili and pork sandwiches that will be served following the run.

The KCOC, sponsor of the event, is recommending early registration. Participants who register on or before Dec. 22 will receive a commemorative sweatshirt. The fee is $40. Any registrations after that date will miss out on the popular memento. Registration after Dec. 22 is $25.

Participants can register online at www.getmeregistered.com/hardcore5k.