Frosty 5K
- Date Thu 1st January 2026
- Time 10:30AM EST
- Location Guilford, Connecticut
- Price $10.00 - $35.00
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Kick off the New Year with an exhilarating experience at the 40th annual Frosty 5K New Year's Day race in Guilford, South Central Connecticut, taking place on Thursday, January 1, 2026! This vibrant community event invites runners and walkers of all ages to enjoy a scenic 5K course that winds through the picturesque sights of this charming coastal New England town, including the green, marina, and fairgrounds.
Whether you're participating in the 5K run or the 2-mile walk, there’s something for everyone, including a Kids Fun Run to get the little ones moving. Registration is available online until 10:30 AM on race day, but be sure to sign up before December 25th to take advantage of early bird pricing! After crossing the finish line, join in the post-race celebration at the Nathanael B. Greene Community Center, where you can enjoy delicious refreshments, including hot clam chowder, and cheer on the award winners. Experience the thrill of starting your year off on the right foot while supporting local community programs—don’t miss this beloved Guilford tradition!
Whether you're participating in the 5K run or the 2-mile walk, there’s something for everyone, including a Kids Fun Run to get the little ones moving. Registration is available online until 10:30 AM on race day, but be sure to sign up before December 25th to take advantage of early bird pricing! After crossing the finish line, join in the post-race celebration at the Nathanael B. Greene Community Center, where you can enjoy delicious refreshments, including hot clam chowder, and cheer on the award winners. Experience the thrill of starting your year off on the right foot while supporting local community programs—don’t miss this beloved Guilford tradition!
Organiser's Description
Celebrate the beginning of a New Year by participating in the 40th annual Frosty 5K New Year's Day race hosted by the Guilford Rotary Club. The course will take you past many iconic sights in this celebrated coastal New England town - the green, marina, and fairgrounds. Packet pick up day of race will be at the Nathanael B. Greene Community Center, 32 Church St, Guilford as will post race awards, and refreshments, including hot clam chowder! The race starts and finished on the Guilford Green.
REGISTRATION WILL ONLY BE POSSIBLE VIA THIS ONLINE PLATFORM AND WITH IT YOU WILL BE ABLE TO REGISTER UNTIL 10:30 AM ON RACE DAY, JANUARY 1, 2026. BUT REMEMBER, THE PRICE INCREASES AFTER DECEMBER 25TH. All registered participants will be able to collect bib/race packets from Marathon Sports, Branford (formerly soundRUNNER) Monday, Dec 30th from 10-6 and Tuesday 31st from 10-4, or at the Community Center prior to race start. Immediately following the race, refreshments and award presentations will take place immediately after the race.
RACE SCHEDULE:
* Register online at anytime until 10:30 am on race day, Jan 1, 2026
* Race Day
* Register on-line before 10:30 am (NOTE: ONLINE REGISTRATION ONLY, ACCEPTED)
* On race day, please allow plenty of time to park before collecting your race number.
* 09:30 am-10:45 am Race Day check-in and bib collection at Nathanael B. Greene Community Center.
* 10:30 am Kids Fun Run Start
* 11:00 am 5K Run & 2M Walk Start
* 11:45 am Post-race celebration and awards presentations
ENTRY FEES:
* 5K & 2M Walk
* Adult - $35 online (until Dec 25, 2025), thereafter $40 from Dec 26, 2025 through to Jan 1, 2026
* Under 18 yrs - $35 online (until Dec 25, 2025), thereafter $40 from Dec 26, 2025 through to Jan 1, 2026
* Family Group Registration (Until December 31, 2025) - 5K or Fitness Walk (up to 4 people) - $5 discount person.
* Kids Fun Run - $10 online through Jan 1, 2026. Includes Frosty Fun Run Tee Shirt and participation ribbons
RACE SHIRTS:
* 5K and Walk entrants shall be able to add an optional a long-sleeved tech shirts to their registration subject to availability at the time of registration. If your preferred size is not available , please ask after the event on race day.
AWARDS:
* 1st male & female winners receive Marathon Sports gift cards; 1st male & female winners from Guilford receive Planet Fitness gift cards.
* Top male & female finishers in each age group receive medals:
* 12 & under
* 13-19
* 20-29
* 30-39
* 40-49
* 50-59
* 60-69
* 70-79
* 80+
* Fun Runners will each receive finisher ribbons and Frosty 5K cotton long-sleeve shirts
POST-RACE PARTY:
* Refreshments will be available after the race at the Nathanael B. Greene Community Center.
Your participation at the Frosty 5K benefits local community programs. You can DONATE [https://runsignup.com/Race/Donate/CT/Guilford/GuilfordFrosty5K] to help these and other community based programs:
REGISTRATION WILL ONLY BE POSSIBLE VIA THIS ONLINE PLATFORM AND WITH IT YOU WILL BE ABLE TO REGISTER UNTIL 10:30 AM ON RACE DAY, JANUARY 1, 2026. BUT REMEMBER, THE PRICE INCREASES AFTER DECEMBER 25TH. All registered participants will be able to collect bib/race packets from Marathon Sports, Branford (formerly soundRUNNER) Monday, Dec 30th from 10-6 and Tuesday 31st from 10-4, or at the Community Center prior to race start. Immediately following the race, refreshments and award presentations will take place immediately after the race.
RACE SCHEDULE:
* Register online at anytime until 10:30 am on race day, Jan 1, 2026
* Race Day
* Register on-line before 10:30 am (NOTE: ONLINE REGISTRATION ONLY, ACCEPTED)
* On race day, please allow plenty of time to park before collecting your race number.
* 09:30 am-10:45 am Race Day check-in and bib collection at Nathanael B. Greene Community Center.
* 10:30 am Kids Fun Run Start
* 11:00 am 5K Run & 2M Walk Start
* 11:45 am Post-race celebration and awards presentations
ENTRY FEES:
* 5K & 2M Walk
* Adult - $35 online (until Dec 25, 2025), thereafter $40 from Dec 26, 2025 through to Jan 1, 2026
* Under 18 yrs - $35 online (until Dec 25, 2025), thereafter $40 from Dec 26, 2025 through to Jan 1, 2026
* Family Group Registration (Until December 31, 2025) - 5K or Fitness Walk (up to 4 people) - $5 discount person.
* Kids Fun Run - $10 online through Jan 1, 2026. Includes Frosty Fun Run Tee Shirt and participation ribbons
RACE SHIRTS:
* 5K and Walk entrants shall be able to add an optional a long-sleeved tech shirts to their registration subject to availability at the time of registration. If your preferred size is not available , please ask after the event on race day.
AWARDS:
* 1st male & female winners receive Marathon Sports gift cards; 1st male & female winners from Guilford receive Planet Fitness gift cards.
* Top male & female finishers in each age group receive medals:
* 12 & under
* 13-19
* 20-29
* 30-39
* 40-49
* 50-59
* 60-69
* 70-79
* 80+
* Fun Runners will each receive finisher ribbons and Frosty 5K cotton long-sleeve shirts
POST-RACE PARTY:
* Refreshments will be available after the race at the Nathanael B. Greene Community Center.
Your participation at the Frosty 5K benefits local community programs. You can DONATE [https://runsignup.com/Race/Donate/CT/Guilford/GuilfordFrosty5K] to help these and other community based programs:
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