Frozen Foot Race
- Date Sat 17th January 2026
- Time 9:30AM EST
- Location Traverse City, Michigan
- Price $6.30 - $32.80
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5 Mile, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the annual Frozen Foot Race on Saturday, January 17th, 2026, in beautiful Traverse City, Michigan! This highly anticipated event will feature a thrilling 5-mile run that kicks off the 2026 race season, starting at 9:30 a.m. from Eastern Elementary School. Whether you’re a seasoned athlete or a casual runner, this race has something for everyone.
Before the main event, young runners can participate in a 1-mile fun run for kids aged 12 and under at 9:00 a.m. Awards will be presented to the top three male and female finishers in both open and masters categories, along with age group awards across 16 divisions. Current members of the Traverse City Track Club can enjoy the race for free, while registration for non-members is just $30 for adults and $20 for students aged 0-17. Don’t miss this chance to join the vibrant running community and experience the exhilarating atmosphere of Northern Michigan’s beloved running tradition!
Before the main event, young runners can participate in a 1-mile fun run for kids aged 12 and under at 9:00 a.m. Awards will be presented to the top three male and female finishers in both open and masters categories, along with age group awards across 16 divisions. Current members of the Traverse City Track Club can enjoy the race for free, while registration for non-members is just $30 for adults and $20 for students aged 0-17. Don’t miss this chance to join the vibrant running community and experience the exhilarating atmosphere of Northern Michigan’s beloved running tradition!
Organiser's Description
The Traverse City Track Club (TCTC) announces the annual Frozen Foot Race, a 5-mile run to help kick off the 2025 race season, with the event set to go on January 17th, 2026 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 (2026) 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, 75-59, 80+.
Registration for current (2026) 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 16TH 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 (2026) 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, 75-59, 80+.
Registration for current (2026) 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 16TH 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
Races
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5 Mile Frozen Foot Race
Incl. $2.80 Fee & Thick Frozen Foot Socks
Sat 17th January 2026 (9:30AM EST)
$32.80
OPENS 01 NOV -
1 Mile Fun Run
Incl. $1.30 Fee & Thick Frozen Foot Socks
Sat 17th January 2026 (9:30AM EST)
$6.30
OPENS 01 NOV
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