The first event of Marble League Winter Special was held on the 3rd January 2021, not only featuring the first event, Ice Dash, but also the Opening Ceremony.
The opening ceremony started with a procession headed up by the JMR staff. They were followed by the hosts, the Minty Maniacs, carrying the Marble League torch. The Minty Maniacs ascended the stairs with the torch. The other competing teams, along with their coaches, then processed out and lined up in front of the JMR staff. The Minty Maniacs then continued to ascend the stairs through the VIP box to the Marble League flame, followed by the JMR staff. They then lit the flame using the torch, bringing about the start of the Marble League Winter Special.
The Ice Dash is a racing event similar to the 5 Meter Sprint, the difference being the course is made of smooth plastic with no barriers between the marbles, causing an effect similar to slipping on ice. One marble from each team takes part in a heat consisting of four marbles. The top two fastest marbles move on to the next round.
During Semifinal A, Starry had a hard bump into Momo, causing them to ricochet off the racetrack. Both Starry and Momo were given medical checks afterwards.
