Frozen Foot Race
Saturday, January 16, 2027
9:30 AM EST
Traverse City, Michigan
$6.30–$32.80 · 2 races
1 Mile, 5 Mile
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the annual Frozen Foot Race on Saturday, January 16th, 2027! Taking place in the scenic Traverse City, Grand Traverse, this beloved event has been a staple of Northern Michigan's running community since the mid-1980s. The highlight of the day is the exciting 5-mile footrace, which kicks off at 9:30 a.m. from Eastern Elementary School. Runners of all ages can also enjoy a fun, untimed 1-mile run for kids 12 and under, starting at 9:00 a.m.
Participants can look forward to awards for the top 3 male and female finishers across various categories, including open and masters (40+), as well as 16 age-group divisions. Current members of the Traverse City Track Club can join in the fun for free! For those who aren’t members, registration is just $30 for adults and $20 for students aged 0-17. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to kick off your race season and experience the camaraderie of fellow runners in beautiful Traverse City!
Participants can look forward to awards for the top 3 male and female finishers across various categories, including open and masters (40+), as well as 16 age-group divisions. Current members of the Traverse City Track Club can join in the fun for free! For those who aren’t members, registration is just $30 for adults and $20 for students aged 0-17. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to kick off your race season and experience the camaraderie of fellow runners in beautiful Traverse City!
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Organiser's description
The Traverse City Track Club (TCTC) announces the annual Frozen Foot Race, a 5-mile run to help kick off the 2026 race season, with the event set to go on January 16th, 2027 in Traverse City.
This January event has been one of Northern Michigans staple running events since the mid-1980s and is a favorite of the areas year-round running community. Current members (2027) of the Traverse City Track Club can participate in the event FREE of charge!
The 5-mile footrace begins at 9:30 a.m. and starts and finishes at Eastern Elementary School in Traverse City. Just prior to the 5-mile event, a 1-mile fun run (not timed) for runners 12 and under starts at 9:00 a.m.
Awards will go to the Top 3 male and female runners in open and masters (40+) categories. Awards will also be given to the top 3 in 16 age-group divisions including 0-12, 13-15, 16-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+.
Registration for current (2027) Traverse City Track Club members is FREE!
For non TCTC members registration for the Frozen Foot Race 5-mile is $30 for adults and $20 for students, 0-17. The 1-mile fun run for kids under 12 is $5 (the kids fun run is not officially timed). Online registration is open through race morning.
Packet pick-up will be held at FLEET FEET'S SOUTH AIRPORT STORE (3301 SOUTH AIRPORT ROAD) ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 15TH FROM 5-7:00 P.M. Race day packet pick-up will be available on Saturday, January 17th from 7:45-8:45 a.m. at the race site, Eastern Elementary School.
Since 1962, the Traverse City Track Club has presented the areas premier running events and programs, provided grant funding and running/walking program support for the 5 surrounding counties of Antrim, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Leelanau. The clubs annual Bayshore Events are known nationwide and attract thousands to the Traverse City area each Memorial Day Weekend.
For more information about the Traverse City Track Club, contact [email protected] To join the club, here is the link: https://www.tctrackclub.com/membership
This January event has been one of Northern Michigans staple running events since the mid-1980s and is a favorite of the areas year-round running community. Current members (2027) of the Traverse City Track Club can participate in the event FREE of charge!
The 5-mile footrace begins at 9:30 a.m. and starts and finishes at Eastern Elementary School in Traverse City. Just prior to the 5-mile event, a 1-mile fun run (not timed) for runners 12 and under starts at 9:00 a.m.
Awards will go to the Top 3 male and female runners in open and masters (40+) categories. Awards will also be given to the top 3 in 16 age-group divisions including 0-12, 13-15, 16-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+.
Registration for current (2027) Traverse City Track Club members is FREE!
For non TCTC members registration for the Frozen Foot Race 5-mile is $30 for adults and $20 for students, 0-17. The 1-mile fun run for kids under 12 is $5 (the kids fun run is not officially timed). Online registration is open through race morning.
Packet pick-up will be held at FLEET FEET'S SOUTH AIRPORT STORE (3301 SOUTH AIRPORT ROAD) ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 15TH FROM 5-7:00 P.M. Race day packet pick-up will be available on Saturday, January 17th from 7:45-8:45 a.m. at the race site, Eastern Elementary School.
Since 1962, the Traverse City Track Club has presented the areas premier running events and programs, provided grant funding and running/walking program support for the 5 surrounding counties of Antrim, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Leelanau. The clubs annual Bayshore Events are known nationwide and attract thousands to the Traverse City area each Memorial Day Weekend.
For more information about the Traverse City Track Club, contact [email protected] To join the club, here is the link: https://www.tctrackclub.com/membership
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Location
Eastern Elementary School, 1600 Eastern Ave., Traverse City, 49686, MI, United States
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