Frosty 5K and Jingle Bell Mile
- Date Wed 24th December 2025
- Time 12:30PM EST
- Location Blacksburg, Virginia
- Price Free - $30.68
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Join us for the festive spirit at the Frosty 5K and Jingle Bell Mile on December 24, 2025, in beautiful Blacksburg, Montgomery! This exciting event marks the 23rd annual Frosty 5K and is the grand finale of the 2025 RunAbout Race Series. Runners of all ages can participate in either the competitive Frosty 5K or the fun-filled Jingle Bell Mile, making it a perfect opportunity to spend quality time with friends and family while embracing the holiday cheer.
Participants in the Frosty 5K will enjoy a scenic rolling course through the picturesque Shenandoah neighborhood, finishing with a delightful grass loop. With a fast initial mile and a challenging final stretch, this race offers a great way to burn those holiday calories! Don’t miss out on the chance to earn awesome door prizes and custom long-sleeve shirts for those who register by December 10. The event kicks off with the Jingle Bell Mile at 12:30 PM, followed by the Frosty 5K starting at 1:00 PM. Join us behind the Food Lion on North Main Street for a day filled with fun, fitness, and community spirit!
Participants in the Frosty 5K will enjoy a scenic rolling course through the picturesque Shenandoah neighborhood, finishing with a delightful grass loop. With a fast initial mile and a challenging final stretch, this race offers a great way to burn those holiday calories! Don’t miss out on the chance to earn awesome door prizes and custom long-sleeve shirts for those who register by December 10. The event kicks off with the Jingle Bell Mile at 12:30 PM, followed by the Frosty 5K starting at 1:00 PM. Join us behind the Food Lion on North Main Street for a day filled with fun, fitness, and community spirit!
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. Net proceeds from this race will be donated 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. after December 10. 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): 2 pm - 7 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.
5K course map [https://strava.app.link/f6BG9jhBzPb]
Mile course map [https://strava.app.link/d3Dd0ejBzPb]
AWARDS:
Overall and age group awards will be given out
Age groups: <= 13, 13-15, 16-17, 18-20, 21-25, 26-30, 31-35, 36-40, 41-45, 46-50, 51-60, 61+
PRICING:
The price for the Frosty 5K is $28.00 if you register on or before November 24 and includes a long-sleeved shirt. The price increases to $30.00 after November 24 and $32 after December 16. Race day registration is $35.00. The Jingle Bell 1 Mile Fun Run presented by Adjust NRV 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. Net proceeds from this race will be donated 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. after December 10. 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): 2 pm - 7 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.
5K course map [https://strava.app.link/f6BG9jhBzPb]
Mile course map [https://strava.app.link/d3Dd0ejBzPb]
AWARDS:
Overall and age group awards will be given out
Age groups: <= 13, 13-15, 16-17, 18-20, 21-25, 26-30, 31-35, 36-40, 41-45, 46-50, 51-60, 61+
PRICING:
The price for the Frosty 5K is $28.00 if you register on or before November 24 and includes a long-sleeved shirt. The price increases to $30.00 after November 24 and $32 after December 16. Race day registration is $35.00. The Jingle Bell 1 Mile Fun Run presented by Adjust NRV 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. $2.68 Fee & Long Sleeve Participant Shirt
Wed 24th December 2025 (1:00PM EST)
$30.68
OPENS 29 OCTThe Jingle Bell Mile starts at 12:30 and the Frosty 5K at 1pm. -
Jingle Bell Mile Presented by AdjustNRV
Incl. Long Sleeve Participant Shirt (For Purchase)
Wed 24th December 2025 (12:30PM EST)
Free
OPENS 29 OCTThe Jingle Bell Mile starts at 12:30 and the Frosty 5K at 1pm.
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