Frosty 5K and Jingle Bell Mile
- Date Wed 24th December 2025
- Time 12:30PM EST
- Location Blacksburg, Virginia
- Price Free - $33.86
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
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Event summary
Join the holiday spirit at the Frosty 5K and Jingle Bell Mile on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, in beautiful Blacksburg, Montgomery! This festive event marks the 23rd annual Frosty 5K, which is the grand finale of the 2025 RunAbout Race Series. Whether you're an experienced runner or looking for a fun family outing, the Frosty 5K offers a rolling course perfect for burning off those holiday treats, while the Jingle Bell Mile provides a delightful opportunity for participants of all ages to join in the fun.
Starting behind the Food Lion Grocery store on North Main Street, the Frosty 5K begins at 1:00 PM, following a scenic route through the Shenandoah neighborhood, and features an aid station to keep runners refreshed. The Jingle Bell Mile kicks off at 12:30 PM, making it a great prelude to the main race. Participants can enjoy fantastic door prizes and help support a charity chosen by the community. Don’t forget, early registrants for the 5K can secure a long-sleeve shirt, while Jingle Bell Mile participants have the chance to purchase a shirt as well. Make this holiday season memorable by running with
Starting behind the Food Lion Grocery store on North Main Street, the Frosty 5K begins at 1:00 PM, following a scenic route through the Shenandoah neighborhood, and features an aid station to keep runners refreshed. The Jingle Bell Mile kicks off at 12:30 PM, making it a great prelude to the main race. Participants can enjoy fantastic door prizes and help support a charity chosen by the community. Don’t forget, early registrants for the 5K can secure a long-sleeve shirt, while Jingle Bell Mile participants have the chance to purchase a shirt as well. Make this holiday season memorable by running with
Organiser's Description
Run with friends and family at the Frosty 5K and Jingle Bell Mile!
The 23rd annual Frosty 5K is the 10th and final race in the 2025 RunAbout Race Series presented by Roots Realty Group. A donation will be made to a charity chosen by the participants. In addition, this race always has great door prizes!
Every 5K participant is guaranteed a long-sleeve shirt with registration on or before December 10th! Those who register after December 10th can choose from remaining sizes while quantities last. Jingle Bell Mile participants have the option to purchase a shirt during registration while supplies last.
LOCATION:
The start and finish are located BEHIND the Food Lion Grocery store on North Main Street in Blacksburg. The best place to park is at the shopping center and then walk behind the shopping center up the hill to the soccer field. The field is beside the Hunter Ridge Apartments.
EVENT SCHEDULE:
Packet Pickup at RunAbout Sports (Dec 23rd): 3 pm - 6 pm
Packet Pickup at Race: 11:30 am - 12:45 pm
Jingle Bell 1 Mile Fun Run Start: 12:30 pm
Frosty 5K Start: 1:00 pm
Awards and Raffle: ~2:15 pm
COURSE:
The Frosty 5K is a rolling course on the bike paths and roads of the Shenandoah neighborhood. The race finishes with a short grass loop on even terrain. The race has a fast 1st mile and a challenging last mile to help burn those holiday calories! There's an aid station just past 2 miles. The Jingle Bell Mile is an out-and-back course on the same grass loop and bike paths as the Frosty 5K course.
Frosty 5K course map [https://www.strava.com/routes/3305916336462006520]
Jingle Bell Mile course map [https://www.strava.com/routes/3305917285146701256]
AWARDS:
The Frosty 5K awards overall and age group placements
Overall: Top 3 female and male
Age groups: Top 3 male and female for each category, 12 and under, 13-15, 16-17, 18-20, 21-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+
PRICING:
The price for the Frosty 5K is $29 if you register on or before November 24 and includes a long-sleeved shirt. The price increases to $31 after November 24 and $33 after December 16. Race day registration is $36.00. The Jingle Bell 1 Mile Fun Run is free!
VOLUNTEER:
Sign up to volunteer! [https://runsignup.com/Race/Volunteer/VA/Blacksburg/Frosty5KandJingleBellMile] We are looking for volunteers to help on race day! All volunteer positions are 2 hour commitments or less.
The 23rd annual Frosty 5K is the 10th and final race in the 2025 RunAbout Race Series presented by Roots Realty Group. A donation will be made to a charity chosen by the participants. In addition, this race always has great door prizes!
Every 5K participant is guaranteed a long-sleeve shirt with registration on or before December 10th! Those who register after December 10th can choose from remaining sizes while quantities last. Jingle Bell Mile participants have the option to purchase a shirt during registration while supplies last.
LOCATION:
The start and finish are located BEHIND the Food Lion Grocery store on North Main Street in Blacksburg. The best place to park is at the shopping center and then walk behind the shopping center up the hill to the soccer field. The field is beside the Hunter Ridge Apartments.
EVENT SCHEDULE:
Packet Pickup at RunAbout Sports (Dec 23rd): 3 pm - 6 pm
Packet Pickup at Race: 11:30 am - 12:45 pm
Jingle Bell 1 Mile Fun Run Start: 12:30 pm
Frosty 5K Start: 1:00 pm
Awards and Raffle: ~2:15 pm
COURSE:
The Frosty 5K is a rolling course on the bike paths and roads of the Shenandoah neighborhood. The race finishes with a short grass loop on even terrain. The race has a fast 1st mile and a challenging last mile to help burn those holiday calories! There's an aid station just past 2 miles. The Jingle Bell Mile is an out-and-back course on the same grass loop and bike paths as the Frosty 5K course.
Frosty 5K course map [https://www.strava.com/routes/3305916336462006520]
Jingle Bell Mile course map [https://www.strava.com/routes/3305917285146701256]
AWARDS:
The Frosty 5K awards overall and age group placements
Overall: Top 3 female and male
Age groups: Top 3 male and female for each category, 12 and under, 13-15, 16-17, 18-20, 21-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+
PRICING:
The price for the Frosty 5K is $29 if you register on or before November 24 and includes a long-sleeved shirt. The price increases to $31 after November 24 and $33 after December 16. Race day registration is $36.00. The Jingle Bell 1 Mile Fun Run is free!
VOLUNTEER:
Sign up to volunteer! [https://runsignup.com/Race/Volunteer/VA/Blacksburg/Frosty5KandJingleBellMile] We are looking for volunteers to help on race day! All volunteer positions are 2 hour commitments or less.
Races
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Frosty 5K
Incl. $2.86 Fee & Long Sleeve Participant Shirt
Wed 24th December 2025 (1:00PM EST)
$33.86
The Frosty 5K begins at 1pm. -
Jingle Bell Mile
Incl. Long Sleeve Participant Shirt (For Purchase)
Wed 24th December 2025 (12:30PM EST)
Free
The Jingle Bell Mile is a free 1 mile fun run (untimed). Bring the whole family out to walk or run! Kids who compete the race distance receive a commemorative medal. No shirt is included, but you can optionally purchase a shirt at registration.
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