Frosty 5K and Jingle Bell Mile
- Date Tue 24th December 2024
- Time 12:30PM EST
- Location Blacksburg, Virginia
- Price Free - $34.92
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
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Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Frosty 5K and Jingle Bell Mile on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, in beautiful Blacksburg, Montgomery! This festive event marks the 22nd annual Frosty 5K, which is the grand finale of the 2024 RunAbout Race Series. Participants can choose between two exciting distances: the challenging Frosty 5K and the fun-filled Jingle Bell Mile. Not only will you enjoy a scenic rolling course through the charming Shenandoah neighborhood, but you'll also be contributing to a worthy cause, as net proceeds from the race will be donated to a charity selected by the participants.
The race kicks off with the Jingle Bell Mile starting at 12:30 PM, followed by the Frosty 5K at 1:00 PM. Don't miss your chance to snag a long-sleeve shirt by registering before December 10! Join fellow runners for a day of fun, community spirit, and great door prizes. The start and finish line are conveniently located behind the Food Lion Grocery Store on North Main Street. Whether you're there to race or simply enjoy the festive atmosphere, the Frosty 5K and Jingle Bell Mile is the perfect
The race kicks off with the Jingle Bell Mile starting at 12:30 PM, followed by the Frosty 5K at 1:00 PM. Don't miss your chance to snag a long-sleeve shirt by registering before December 10! Join fellow runners for a day of fun, community spirit, and great door prizes. The start and finish line are conveniently located behind the Food Lion Grocery Store on North Main Street. Whether you're there to race or simply enjoy the festive atmosphere, the Frosty 5K and Jingle Bell Mile is the perfect
Organiser's Description
Run with friends and family at the Frosty 5K and Jingle Bell Mile!
The 22nd annual Frosty 5K is the 10th and final race in the 2024 RunAbout Race Series presented by Roots Realty Group, Skip Slocum & Associates. 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 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!
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. Volunteers will be entered in a giveaway for a RunAbout Sports gift certificate.
The 22nd annual Frosty 5K is the 10th and final race in the 2024 RunAbout Race Series presented by Roots Realty Group, Skip Slocum & Associates. 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 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!
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. Volunteers will be entered in a giveaway for a RunAbout Sports gift certificate.
Races
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Frosty 5K
Incl. $2.92 Fee & Long Sleeve Participant Shirt
Tue 24th December 2024 (1:00PM EST)
$34.92
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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