Frosty Five Run (5K or 5M)

  • Date Sat 14th February 2026
  • 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 on Saturday, February 14, 2026, in beautiful Elkhart, Indiana! This exciting event offers both a 5K and a 5-mile race, taking participants along a scenic course that starts at Studebaker Park Pavilion and winds through the picturesque River Greenway Trail. Both courses are nearly entirely on newly paved trails, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable run.

Join fellow runners in shaking off those winter blues and embrace the camaraderie of the running community! The race kicks off at 10 AM EST, so arrive early for packet pickup and registration starting at 8:30 AM. Enjoy post-race refreshments and cozy up by the fire in the pavilion while you celebrate your achievements with friends. With chip timing, finisher mementos, and awards for top finishers, the Frosty Five Run promises to be a memorable day for everyone involved. Don’t miss this chance to enjoy a fun winter outing in Elkhart – mark your calendars and get ready for an exhilarating race day!

Organiser's Description

Join us for the 15TH ANNUAL FROSTY FIVE RUN. Enjoy the scenic 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 unlikely to occur.

February is 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 lots and plenty of street parking.

ENTRY FEE. The ENTRY FEE for the race, which includes chip timing, finisher mementos, while they last, placement awards three deep, and post race refreshments is now $30.00. Long sleeve shirts are optional and an additional $20.00. Vintage shirts are available onsite for $10, while they last.

PACKET PICK UP/ ONSITE REGISTRATION
Friday, February 13, 4:00-6:00 pm @ Studebaker Pavilion
Race Day Registration and Packet pickup on Saturday, February 14 @ 8:30-9:45 am (EST)
Race Start: 10 am (EST) *

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 enter the lots off of Indiana on BELMONT street- you will see signs and volunteers. Belmont Street is a straight shot into the parking lots!

Please, no parking ON McDonald as that is part of the course. There is a huge lot at Mary Beck Elementary School as well.

COURSE DESCRIPTION
Flat, ( ok there are three very small hills on the scenic, tree-lined, paved course. The 5 K is a flat lollipop course that almost looks like a T, and there is two way traffic on the way back- which is nice because you will never be alone on the course!

The 5 Mile would be more of a dumbbell shaped course - with a loop in the beginning and then the exact same course as the 5K.

REMINDERS

* The 5 Mile course has added the additional 1.9 miles up front, so when you join the 5K course, everyone runs the same path, without deviation. There is no way to miss a turn.
* Monster Message will be bringing the tunes! Let us know your faves, we are taking requests until Jan 30!
* Both distances start in the same location but at DIFFERENT TIMES!
* Custom bibs, with GREEN for 5K and YELLOW for 5 Mile

NOTE: There are two different start times for the different distances. 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. The 5 MILE course also starts by the parking lot and then exits on McDonald Avenue and will follow the YELLOW arrow signs.

The 5K will line up first and begin first, then the 5 Milers will line up and start a few minutes afterwards in the same direction.

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!

TIMING We will use Watts My Time for timing of this race, which uses RFID tags. You will attach one tag to each of your shoes (through your shoelace) and let them flop free. (As opposed to putting them tightly down against your shoes.). We will collect these tags at the end of the race. As soon as you finish, you can go to the printing station and get your label with your personal finish time.

RESULTS There will be a fire and refreshments in the Pavilion to keep you warm while we wait for results. Results get pushed to Runsignup after the race.

AWARDS FINISHER MEMENTOS FOR EVERYONE. 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.

REFRESHMENTS Coffee, cocoa, fruit, trail mix, granola bars and more will be available at the finish!

QUESTIONS
Paula Turk 574-293-1683
Stone Soup Promotions - [email protected]

www.elkhartindiana.org/parks
Elkhart Parks & Recreation

Races

  • Frosty 5K

    Incl. $2.50 Fee & Long Sleeve Tshirts

    Sat 14th February 2026 (10:00AM EST)

    $27.50

    OPENS 12 NOV
    REMINDER: The 5K starts FIRST, with the starting line on the side of the parking lot. Note, there are two different starting times and two different bib colors!
  • Frosty 5 Mile Run

    Incl. $2.50 Fee & Long Sleeve Tshirts

    Sat 14th February 2026 (10:03AM EST)

    $27.50

    OPENS 12 NOV
    Reminder: The five mile run starts a few minutes AFTER the 5K in the same location, for 2026.

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