Iceman Cometh makes changes to reduce traffic congestion

Alison Dunlap leads Kelli Emmett and Heather Irminger

Alison Dunlap leads Kelli Emmett and Heather Irminger (Image credit: Brittany Nigh)

One of the most popular races in the US, the Iceman Cometh Challenge, announced changes to its race categories and starting waves for 2010. In 2009, the race attracted 4,000 competitors, some of whom complained of traffic jams.

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