26th AARC's FIRESIDE Bar N Grille FROSTBITE 5 MILER
- Date Sat 22nd February 2025
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location Ambler, Pennsylvania
- Price $43.50
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating winter running experience at the 26th AARC's Fireside Bar N Grille Frostbite 5 Miler! On Saturday, February 22, 2025, join fellow runners in Ambler, Montgomery for this exciting 5-mile race that kicks off the 2025 Mid-Atlantic USATF Grand Prix. This USATF-certified course promises a scenic route, perfect for participants of all skill levels.
Race day registration opens from 7:30 AM to 8:45 AM at the school gymnasium, with pre-race bib pickup available the night before for added convenience. Runners can enjoy post-race food and refreshments provided by The Fireside Bar and Grill while taking part in the fun and festive atmosphere. With age group awards and cash prizes for top finishers, this event is not to be missed! Don’t forget, registration is limited to 1,500 participants, so secure your spot before February 15, 2025, and be part of this thrilling community event!
Race day registration opens from 7:30 AM to 8:45 AM at the school gymnasium, with pre-race bib pickup available the night before for added convenience. Runners can enjoy post-race food and refreshments provided by The Fireside Bar and Grill while taking part in the fun and festive atmosphere. With age group awards and cash prizes for top finishers, this event is not to be missed! Don’t forget, registration is limited to 1,500 participants, so secure your spot before February 15, 2025, and be part of this thrilling community event!
Organiser's Description
AMBLER AREA RUNNING CLUB PROUDLY PRESENTS THE 26TH FIRESIDE FROSTBITE FIVE MILER.
THE 5 MILE RUN IS ON A USATF CERTIFIED COURSE [https://certifiedroadraces.com/certificate/?type=m&id=2330] AND IS THE KICK-0FF EVENT OF THE 2025 MIDATLANTIC USATF GRAN PRIX
Race Day registration will be available from 7:30 to 8:45AM in the school gymnasium.
Proceeds and donations for the race will benefit
BATTLE BOURNE [https://wearebattleborne.com/],
IM STILL RUNNING [https://www.iamstillrunning.org/]
WISSAHICKON TRAILS [https://wissahickontrails.org/]
THE SALVATION ARMY HALO PROJECT [https://salvationarmyhalo.org/]
REGISTRATION
Registration for in-person race will be limited to 1500. Online registration ends on Feb 15, 2025 or when that limit is reached.
Registration Fees
From 10/4 to 10/11
Adult: $30 Student: $28
From 10/11 to 11/8
Adult: $35 Student: $32
From 11/9 to 12/6
Adult: $37.50 Student: $35
From 12/7 to 1/3/25 Adult $40 Student $37.50
From 1/04/25 to 1/17/25
Adult $45 Student $40
After January 17, 2025
Adult: $50 Student: $45
PLEASE REGISTER BY JANUARY 4, 2025 TO ENSURE THAT WE HAVE SUFFICIENT SHIRTS IN YOUR SIZE.
AMENITIES
Post-race food and refreshments provided by our title sponsor THE FIRESIDE BAR AND GRILL [https://www.firesidebarandgrille.com/].
USATF Certified 5 mile course. The Township prefers that we run on Penlyn Bluebell Pike and not the trail next to the road.
ChronoTrack B tag Chip timing by runBUCKS
Indoor restrooms
Gear check
Complimentary digital photos in the link to your individual results
This race will be held in snow, sleet, rain or shine unless cancelled for safety reasons (Sorry, NO REFUNDS)
Avoid the race-day lines and pick up your bib on Friday night at the Ambler Theater from 4:15-7:45 PM.
AWARDS
Age Group Awards to top 3 Male & Female runners in each category:
14 & under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-04, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 & over
CASH AWARDS
$250 to overall Male and Female
$100 to 2nd place Male and Female
$50 to 3rd place Male & Female
$100 to Top Male & Female Masters
MAUSATF GRAND PRIX EVENT
The Fireside Frostbite Five Miler is the traditional first stop on the USA Track & Field's Grand Prix circuit in the Mid-Atlantic region.
The annual circuit consists of 11 races of varying popular distances using USATF-certified courses and offering USATF sanctions. Read more about the circuit here.
COURSE TIME LIMIT:
If you are not at the 2.9 mile mark of the course within 1 hour of the start of the race you will be asked to divert in to the parking lot at Wissahickon School District and we will make every effort to mark out a 5K finish line for you. You can then proceed across the property to Wissahickon High School for post race events.
AS THIS IS A WINTER TIME EVENT
Weather events or forecasts of potential weather events may cause the cancellation, postponement or alteration of race distance or course. There will be no refunds, deferments or transfers. Online sales of your bib are not allowed. Violators, in accordance with USATF rules are subject to bans.
Proceeds and donations for the race will benefit TBA, TBA and TBA
THE 5 MILE RUN IS ON A USATF CERTIFIED COURSE [https://certifiedroadraces.com/certificate/?type=m&id=2330] AND IS THE KICK-0FF EVENT OF THE 2025 MIDATLANTIC USATF GRAN PRIX
Race Day registration will be available from 7:30 to 8:45AM in the school gymnasium.
Proceeds and donations for the race will benefit
BATTLE BOURNE [https://wearebattleborne.com/],
IM STILL RUNNING [https://www.iamstillrunning.org/]
WISSAHICKON TRAILS [https://wissahickontrails.org/]
THE SALVATION ARMY HALO PROJECT [https://salvationarmyhalo.org/]
REGISTRATION
Registration for in-person race will be limited to 1500. Online registration ends on Feb 15, 2025 or when that limit is reached.
Registration Fees
From 10/4 to 10/11
Adult: $30 Student: $28
From 10/11 to 11/8
Adult: $35 Student: $32
From 11/9 to 12/6
Adult: $37.50 Student: $35
From 12/7 to 1/3/25 Adult $40 Student $37.50
From 1/04/25 to 1/17/25
Adult $45 Student $40
After January 17, 2025
Adult: $50 Student: $45
PLEASE REGISTER BY JANUARY 4, 2025 TO ENSURE THAT WE HAVE SUFFICIENT SHIRTS IN YOUR SIZE.
AMENITIES
Post-race food and refreshments provided by our title sponsor THE FIRESIDE BAR AND GRILL [https://www.firesidebarandgrille.com/].
USATF Certified 5 mile course. The Township prefers that we run on Penlyn Bluebell Pike and not the trail next to the road.
ChronoTrack B tag Chip timing by runBUCKS
Indoor restrooms
Gear check
Complimentary digital photos in the link to your individual results
This race will be held in snow, sleet, rain or shine unless cancelled for safety reasons (Sorry, NO REFUNDS)
Avoid the race-day lines and pick up your bib on Friday night at the Ambler Theater from 4:15-7:45 PM.
AWARDS
Age Group Awards to top 3 Male & Female runners in each category:
14 & under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-04, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 & over
CASH AWARDS
$250 to overall Male and Female
$100 to 2nd place Male and Female
$50 to 3rd place Male & Female
$100 to Top Male & Female Masters
MAUSATF GRAND PRIX EVENT
The Fireside Frostbite Five Miler is the traditional first stop on the USA Track & Field's Grand Prix circuit in the Mid-Atlantic region.
The annual circuit consists of 11 races of varying popular distances using USATF-certified courses and offering USATF sanctions. Read more about the circuit here.
COURSE TIME LIMIT:
If you are not at the 2.9 mile mark of the course within 1 hour of the start of the race you will be asked to divert in to the parking lot at Wissahickon School District and we will make every effort to mark out a 5K finish line for you. You can then proceed across the property to Wissahickon High School for post race events.
AS THIS IS A WINTER TIME EVENT
Weather events or forecasts of potential weather events may cause the cancellation, postponement or alteration of race distance or course. There will be no refunds, deferments or transfers. Online sales of your bib are not allowed. Violators, in accordance with USATF rules are subject to bans.
Proceeds and donations for the race will benefit TBA, TBA and TBA
Races
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26th Annual Fireside Frostbite 5 Miler
Incl. $3.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 22nd February 2025 (9:00AM EST)
$43.50
26th AARC's FIRESIDE Bar N Grille FROSTBITE 5 MILER