Frosty 5K and Jingle Bell Mile

  • Date Tue 24th December 2024
  • Location Blacksburg, Virginia
  • Price Free - $30.68
  • Races 2 races
  • Distances 5km, 1 Mile

Event summary

Get ready to jingle all the way at the Frosty 5K and Jingle Bell Mile on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, in beautiful Blacksburg, Montgomery! This festive running event brings together friends and family for a day filled with holiday cheer and fitness. As the 21st annual Frosty 5K marks the final race in the 2024 RunAbout Race Series, participants can look forward to a rolling course through the scenic Shenandoah neighborhood, culminating in a fun grass loop finish. The 5K kicks off at 1:00 PM, following the Jingle Bell Mile Fun Run at 12:30 PM, perfect for runners of all ages.

Donโ€™t miss your chance to snag a long-sleeve shirt if you register by December 10โ€”guaranteed for 5K entrants! With exciting door prizes, overall and age group awards, and a supportive community atmosphere, this event is sure to help you burn off those holiday treats while making lasting memories. Join us behind the Food Lion Grocery store on North Main Street for a delightful day of running and celebration!

Organiser's Description

Run with friends and family at the Frosty 5K and Jingle Bell Mile!

The 21st annual Frosty 5K is the 10th and final race in the 2024 RunAbout Race Series presented by Roots Realty Group, Skip Slocum & Associates. This race always has great door prizes!

Every 5K participant is guaranteed a long-sleeve shirt with registration on or before December 10! Extra shirts will be ordered, however, shirts are not guaranteed for signups after December 10. Jingle Bell Mile participants may 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): 5 pm - 8 pm
Packet Pickup at Race: 11:30 am - 12:30 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.

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!

Races

  • Frosty 5K

    Incl. $2.68 Fee & Long Sleeve Participant Shirt

    Tue 24th December 2024 (1:00PM EST)

    $30.68

    The 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)

    Tue 24th December 2024 (12:30PM EST)

    Free

    The Jingle Bell Mile starts at 12:30 and the Frosty 5K at 1pm.

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Location

1413 North Main Street, Blacksburg, 24060, VA, United States

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