Frosty 5K and Jingle Bell Mile
- Date Thu 24th December 2026
- Time 12:30PM EST
- Location Blacksburg, Virginia
- Price Free - $31.74
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Join us for the festive Frosty 5K and Jingle Bell Mile on Thursday, December 24, 2026, in beautiful Blacksburg, Montgomery! This exciting annual event marks the 24th edition of the Frosty 5K, which is also the final race in the 2026 RunAbout Race Series. Participants of the 5K will receive a cozy long-sleeve shirt if they register by December 13th, while the Jingle Bell Mile runners can opt to purchase a shirt during registration, ensuring they look festive as they dash through the course.
The race starts and finishes behind the Food Lion Grocery store on North Main Street, with easy parking available at the nearby shopping center. The Jingle Bell Mile fun run kicks off at 12:30 PM, followed by the Frosty 5K at 1:00 PM. Stick around for awards and a raffle around 2:15 PM, where top finishers in various age categories will be recognized. Gather your friends and family for a day of fun, fitness, and holiday cheer—make this event a cherished tradition!
The race starts and finishes behind the Food Lion Grocery store on North Main Street, with easy parking available at the nearby shopping center. The Jingle Bell Mile fun run kicks off at 12:30 PM, followed by the Frosty 5K at 1:00 PM. Stick around for awards and a raffle around 2:15 PM, where top finishers in various age categories will be recognized. Gather your friends and family for a day of fun, fitness, and holiday cheer—make this event a cherished tradition!
Organiser's Description
Run with friends and family at the Frosty 5K and Jingle Bell Mile!
The 24th annual Frosty 5K is the 10th and final race in the 2026 RunAbout Race Series presented by Roots Realty Group.
Every 5K participant is guaranteed a long-sleeve shirt with registration on or before December 13th! Those who register after December 13th 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
FROSTY 5K AWARDS:
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, 70-74, 75-79, 80+
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 24th annual Frosty 5K is the 10th and final race in the 2026 RunAbout Race Series presented by Roots Realty Group.
Every 5K participant is guaranteed a long-sleeve shirt with registration on or before December 13th! Those who register after December 13th 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
FROSTY 5K AWARDS:
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, 70-74, 75-79, 80+
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. $2.74 Fee & Long Sleeve Participant Shirt
Thu 24th December 2026 (1:00PM EST)
$31.74
The Frosty 5K begins at 1pm. -
Jingle Bell Mile
Incl. Long Sleeve Participant Shirt (For Purchase)
Thu 24th December 2026 (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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