Frosty Five Run (5K or 5M)
- Date Sat 8th February 2025
- Time 10:00AM EST
- Location Elkhart, Indiana
- Price $27.50
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 5 Mile
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 15th Annual Frosty Five Run, taking place on Saturday, February 8, 2025, in the picturesque city of Elkhart, Indiana! This exciting event features two exhilarating race distances: a 5K and a 5-mile course, both of which showcase the scenic River Greenway Trail along the Elkhart River. Participants can look forward to a nearly all-paved path, thanks to recent improvements that enhance both the running experience and drainage, reducing the chances of flooding and freezing.
Join fellow runners at the Studebaker Park Pavilion for a morning of camaraderie and community spirit, as you beat the winter blues together! The 5K race kicks off at 10:00 AM, followed closely by the 5-mile run at 10:03 AM. Enjoy the thrill of an out-and-back course that ensures you’ll never be alone on the trail, with plenty of opportunities to cheer on your fellow participants. Plus, warm up by the fire in the cabin post-race, where refreshments await. Registration is just $30, including chip timing and awards, with optional long sleeve shirts available. Don’t miss this chance to embrace winter running and create lasting
Join fellow runners at the Studebaker Park Pavilion for a morning of camaraderie and community spirit, as you beat the winter blues together! The 5K race kicks off at 10:00 AM, followed closely by the 5-mile run at 10:03 AM. Enjoy the thrill of an out-and-back course that ensures you’ll never be alone on the trail, with plenty of opportunities to cheer on your fellow participants. Plus, warm up by the fire in the cabin post-race, where refreshments await. Registration is just $30, including chip timing and awards, with optional long sleeve shirts available. Don’t miss this chance to embrace winter running and create lasting
Organiser's Description
Join us for the 15TH ANNUAL FROSTY FIVE RUN. Enjoy the scenic cross country style course that starts at Studebaker Park Pavilion and follows the River Greenway Trail along the Elkhart River The 5K and 5M courses will now all be almost entirely on paved trails. The City of Elkhart has paved the path for multi-use (bikes and running) and made some major improvements to the drainage so that flooding/freezing is less likely to occur.
We will be posting photos on Facebook to keep you apprised of the conditions as we get closer to the date.
February is usually the month when the winter blues might try to set in, so come out for some fun and camaraderie! You won't feel the cold with your running mates by your side! We'll have a fire going in the cabin to stay cozy before and after the race. There are large restrooms, so you can bring a dry top to change into there. Plenty of parking at the park- there are multiple.
ENTRY FEE. ENTRY FEE for the race, which includes chip timing, awards, and post race refreshments is $30.00. Long sleeve, buttery soft shirts are optional and an additional $15.00. The shirt color is Royal Frost this year. [https://www.sanmar.com/p/8467_RoyalFrost#?doScrollToGrid=true] Vintage shirts are available onsite for $10.
PACKET PICK UP/ ONSITE REGISTRATION
Friday, February 9 4:00-6:00 pm @ Studebaker Pavilion
Race Day Registration on Saturday, February 10 Begins: 8:30-9:45 am (EST)
Race Start: 10 am (EST) *
The 5k will start first ( our largest group) on the path access next to the parking lot at 10:00 am. The 5 Milers will start second at approximately 10:03 am in front of the Studebaker Pavilion and run down McDonald Street.
EVENT LOCATION
Studebaker Park Pavilion
1020 McDonald Street, Elkhart, IN 46516
PARKING
There are three lots in the park for parking. Please follow instructions from parking volunteers. Please, no parking on McDonald as that is part of the course. There is a huge lot at the school down the path.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Flat, ( ok there is one very small hill- which you hit twice) and one hill on the turnaround, scenic, tree-lined, paved for almost all of it, included the newest section of the path by the environmental Yes- that path has been elevated and paved, with the goal of connecting this to the MapleHeart Trail connecting to the Pumpkinvine. This is an out and back course, which is nice because you will never be alone on the course! You will see your mates along the way!
NOTE: There are two different starting lines for the different distances. The 5 MILE course starts in front of the Pavilion on McDonald Avenue and will follow the YELLOW arrow signs. The 5 K course starts on the road by the parking lots and will follow green signs. You will have different colored bibs, so help each other out if you notice that someone didn't get the memo on this detail.
DOGS If you would like to run with your dog, you will need to fill out a waiver and adhere to the park rules. Please contact the race director for that waiver to register your dog!
RESULTS You can opt in on RunSignup to have results sent to your phone. There will be a roaring fire and refreshments in the Pavilion to keep you warm while we wait for results.
AWARDS Top Three M/F both distances will get a special custom award! Top three AG winners in 15 standard age groups in both distances will get medals.
QUESTIONS
Paula Turk 574-293-1683
Stone Soup Promotions - [email protected]
www.elkhartindiana.org/parks
Elkhart Parks & Recreation
We will be posting photos on Facebook to keep you apprised of the conditions as we get closer to the date.
February is usually the month when the winter blues might try to set in, so come out for some fun and camaraderie! You won't feel the cold with your running mates by your side! We'll have a fire going in the cabin to stay cozy before and after the race. There are large restrooms, so you can bring a dry top to change into there. Plenty of parking at the park- there are multiple.
ENTRY FEE. ENTRY FEE for the race, which includes chip timing, awards, and post race refreshments is $30.00. Long sleeve, buttery soft shirts are optional and an additional $15.00. The shirt color is Royal Frost this year. [https://www.sanmar.com/p/8467_RoyalFrost#?doScrollToGrid=true] Vintage shirts are available onsite for $10.
PACKET PICK UP/ ONSITE REGISTRATION
Friday, February 9 4:00-6:00 pm @ Studebaker Pavilion
Race Day Registration on Saturday, February 10 Begins: 8:30-9:45 am (EST)
Race Start: 10 am (EST) *
The 5k will start first ( our largest group) on the path access next to the parking lot at 10:00 am. The 5 Milers will start second at approximately 10:03 am in front of the Studebaker Pavilion and run down McDonald Street.
EVENT LOCATION
Studebaker Park Pavilion
1020 McDonald Street, Elkhart, IN 46516
PARKING
There are three lots in the park for parking. Please follow instructions from parking volunteers. Please, no parking on McDonald as that is part of the course. There is a huge lot at the school down the path.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Flat, ( ok there is one very small hill- which you hit twice) and one hill on the turnaround, scenic, tree-lined, paved for almost all of it, included the newest section of the path by the environmental Yes- that path has been elevated and paved, with the goal of connecting this to the MapleHeart Trail connecting to the Pumpkinvine. This is an out and back course, which is nice because you will never be alone on the course! You will see your mates along the way!
NOTE: There are two different starting lines for the different distances. The 5 MILE course starts in front of the Pavilion on McDonald Avenue and will follow the YELLOW arrow signs. The 5 K course starts on the road by the parking lots and will follow green signs. You will have different colored bibs, so help each other out if you notice that someone didn't get the memo on this detail.
DOGS If you would like to run with your dog, you will need to fill out a waiver and adhere to the park rules. Please contact the race director for that waiver to register your dog!
RESULTS You can opt in on RunSignup to have results sent to your phone. There will be a roaring fire and refreshments in the Pavilion to keep you warm while we wait for results.
AWARDS Top Three M/F both distances will get a special custom award! Top three AG winners in 15 standard age groups in both distances will get medals.
QUESTIONS
Paula Turk 574-293-1683
Stone Soup Promotions - [email protected]
www.elkhartindiana.org/parks
Elkhart Parks & Recreation
Races
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Frosty 5K
Incl. $2.50 Fee & Long Sleeve Tshirts Are a Buttery Soft, Cotton Blend
Sat 8th February 2025 (10:00AM EST)
$27.50
The 5K starts first , with the starting line on the side of the parking lot. Note, there are two different starting lines. -
Frosty 5 Mile Run
Incl. $2.50 Fee & Long Sleeve Tshirts Are a Buttery Soft, Cotton Blend
Sat 8th February 2025 (10:03AM EST)
$27.50
The five mile run starts a few minutes after the 5K - out in front of the Studebaker Pavilion.
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