26th AARC's FIRESIDE Bar N Grille FROSTBITE 5 MILER
- Date Sat 22nd February 2025
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location Ambler, Pennsylvania
- Price $48.50
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5 Mile
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Event summary
Get ready for the excitement of the 26th Annual Fireside Frostbite Five Miler on Saturday, February 22, 2025, in the charming town of Ambler, Montgomery! This exhilarating 5-mile race, held on a USATF certified course, marks the kickoff event of the 2025 Mid-Atlantic USATF Grand Prix. Runners of all ages are invited to participate in this beloved winter tradition, which promises a fantastic atmosphere, friendly competition, and the chance to support great local causes.
Participants can enjoy advanced packet pickup on Friday, February 21, at the Ambler Theater, before racing day registration opens at 7:30 AM. With awards for age group winners and cash prizes for the top finishers, the motivation to lace up your running shoes has never been greater! Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the vibrant running community and enjoy post-race refreshments provided by the Fireside Bar and Grille. Whether you're a seasoned runner or a first-timer, the Fireside Frostbite Five Miler is a must-attend event this winter!
Participants can enjoy advanced packet pickup on Friday, February 21, at the Ambler Theater, before racing day registration opens at 7:30 AM. With awards for age group winners and cash prizes for the top finishers, the motivation to lace up your running shoes has never been greater! Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the vibrant running community and enjoy post-race refreshments provided by the Fireside Bar and Grille. Whether you're a seasoned runner or a first-timer, the Fireside Frostbite Five Miler is a must-attend event this winter!
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
Friday, February 21, 2025 Advanced Packet Pick Up at Ambler Theater from 4:30PM - 7:30PM
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
CRACKEDBELL SUBLIMATED LONG SLEEVES ARE IN PRODUCTION. WE'VE ORDERED SHIRTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH EARLY REGISTRATION NUMBERS. ONCE THE SHIRTS ARE SPOKEN FOR THERE WILL BE NO SHIRT WITH REGISTRATION
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 by Katrina Brown 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
Friday, February 21, 2025 Advanced Packet Pick Up at Ambler Theater from 4:30PM - 7:30PM
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
CRACKEDBELL SUBLIMATED LONG SLEEVES ARE IN PRODUCTION. WE'VE ORDERED SHIRTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH EARLY REGISTRATION NUMBERS. ONCE THE SHIRTS ARE SPOKEN FOR THERE WILL BE NO SHIRT WITH REGISTRATION
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 by Katrina Brown 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)
$48.50
26th AARC's FIRESIDE Bar N Grille FROSTBITE 5 MILER