Frozen Rails 5K & 10K
- Date Wed 1st January 2025
- Time 12:30PM EST
- Location Midway, Kentucky
- Price Free - $38.75
- Races 6 races
- Distances 5km, 10km, 1 Mile, 1km
Event summary
Start the New Year off right at the 8th Annual Frozen Rails 5K & 10K, taking place on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, in the charming town of Midway, Kentucky! This exciting running event kicks off at 2 PM, with participants racing through the historic streets of Midway. The race will start and finish on West Higgins Street, with all race day activities centered at Midway Baptist Church, where you can stay warm before hitting the course.
Join fellow runners for either the 5K or the 10K distance, plus enjoy a fun untimed 1-mile run/walk and a kids' 1K event. With chip timing by RaceRise, commemorative long-sleeved T-shirts, overall and age group awards, and a lively DJ to keep spirits high, this is a perfect way to embrace the New Year! Don’t miss the chance to participate in the "Best Finish Line Photo" contest to win a future race registration. Plus, support a great cause by bringing canned goods for the Midway Food Pantry. Whether you're running in person or opting for the virtual option, mark your calendars for this uplifting community event in Midway!
Join fellow runners for either the 5K or the 10K distance, plus enjoy a fun untimed 1-mile run/walk and a kids' 1K event. With chip timing by RaceRise, commemorative long-sleeved T-shirts, overall and age group awards, and a lively DJ to keep spirits high, this is a perfect way to embrace the New Year! Don’t miss the chance to participate in the "Best Finish Line Photo" contest to win a future race registration. Plus, support a great cause by bringing canned goods for the Midway Food Pantry. Whether you're running in person or opting for the virtual option, mark your calendars for this uplifting community event in Midway!
Organiser's Description
KICK OFF THE NEW YEAR WITH A HEALTHY START IN HISTORIC MIDWAY, KY!
Join us for the 8th Annual FROZEN RAILS 5K & 10K in Midway, KY on MonDAY, JANUARY 1, 2025, at 2pm. Kick off the new year with a healthy start at this run/walk event through the historic town of Midway. Our races will start/finish on West Higgins Street.
Our RACE DAY HEADQUARTERS will be at MIDWAY BAPTIST CHURCH (ADDRESS: 121 S WINTER ST, MIDWAY, KY 40347). We'll have packet pickup and onsite registration (cash or check) from 12:30-2pm. The church has a community center to stay warm before heading to the starting line outside.
Commemorative long-sleeved T-shirt, Chip Timing by RaceRise, Overall & Age Group awards, DJ, and a "Best Finish Line Photo" Contest. We will also have an untimed 1 mile fun run/walk and kids' 1K.
Partial proceeds will benefit the Midway Ministerial Association. The Midway Ministerial Association is a collaborative effort involving 7 Midway area churches (Midway Christian Church, Midway Baptist Church, Midway Presbyterian Church, St. Matthews AME Church, Midway United Methodist Church, Historic Second Christian Church, and Pilgrim Baptist Church) who provide support and funding for those in need in their community.
We are pleased to have Berserker Brew Coffee join us for the 2024 Frozen Rails. They will be serving coffee and hot chocolate for a small fee to help keep you warm!
PACKET PICKUP OPTIONS
TUESDAY, 12/31/24 from 12noon-3:00pm at Fleet Feet Lexington at The Summit at Fritz Farm
Tuesday, 12/31/24 from 12noon-2:00pm at Midway Christian Church
Wednesday, 1/1/24 (Race Day) from 12:30-1:45pm at Midway Baptist Church (race venue)
* Pickup for friends & family is encouraged. No credentials, paperwork or ID necessary. All local runners encouraged to pickup Saturday or Sunday if at all possible.
VIRTUAL RUNNER/WALKER OPPORTUNITY If you're not able to join us in person but still wish to support our cause, you can sign up as a Virtual Runner/Walker, and we'll mail your shirt and bib. Then (if you want) you can do your own Frozen Rails 5K or 10K on your own timeline in your own hometown. The cost of this option is $30, and all Virtual Runners/Walkers must register by December 20th.
CANNED GOOD DRIVE Bring canned or non-perishable goods to either packet pickup or the race, and we'll see that they get distributed to those in need through the Midway Food Pantry. Thanks for your support!
BEST FINISH LINE PHOTO CONTEST Thanks to Jeff Laub from J.A. Laub Photography and Ruby Cline Eaton (A Runner's Mom & More Photography) who will be taking race photos at the Frozen Rails. We'll select one lucky winner of our "Best Finish Line Photo" to win a free registration to a future RaceRise race, so get ready for that finish line pic!
FROZEN RAILS 5K COURSE [https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2475912]
FROZEN RAILS 10K COURSE [https://www.plotaroute.com/route/637858]
Join us for the 8th Annual FROZEN RAILS 5K & 10K in Midway, KY on MonDAY, JANUARY 1, 2025, at 2pm. Kick off the new year with a healthy start at this run/walk event through the historic town of Midway. Our races will start/finish on West Higgins Street.
Our RACE DAY HEADQUARTERS will be at MIDWAY BAPTIST CHURCH (ADDRESS: 121 S WINTER ST, MIDWAY, KY 40347). We'll have packet pickup and onsite registration (cash or check) from 12:30-2pm. The church has a community center to stay warm before heading to the starting line outside.
Commemorative long-sleeved T-shirt, Chip Timing by RaceRise, Overall & Age Group awards, DJ, and a "Best Finish Line Photo" Contest. We will also have an untimed 1 mile fun run/walk and kids' 1K.
Partial proceeds will benefit the Midway Ministerial Association. The Midway Ministerial Association is a collaborative effort involving 7 Midway area churches (Midway Christian Church, Midway Baptist Church, Midway Presbyterian Church, St. Matthews AME Church, Midway United Methodist Church, Historic Second Christian Church, and Pilgrim Baptist Church) who provide support and funding for those in need in their community.
We are pleased to have Berserker Brew Coffee join us for the 2024 Frozen Rails. They will be serving coffee and hot chocolate for a small fee to help keep you warm!
PACKET PICKUP OPTIONS
TUESDAY, 12/31/24 from 12noon-3:00pm at Fleet Feet Lexington at The Summit at Fritz Farm
Tuesday, 12/31/24 from 12noon-2:00pm at Midway Christian Church
Wednesday, 1/1/24 (Race Day) from 12:30-1:45pm at Midway Baptist Church (race venue)
* Pickup for friends & family is encouraged. No credentials, paperwork or ID necessary. All local runners encouraged to pickup Saturday or Sunday if at all possible.
VIRTUAL RUNNER/WALKER OPPORTUNITY If you're not able to join us in person but still wish to support our cause, you can sign up as a Virtual Runner/Walker, and we'll mail your shirt and bib. Then (if you want) you can do your own Frozen Rails 5K or 10K on your own timeline in your own hometown. The cost of this option is $30, and all Virtual Runners/Walkers must register by December 20th.
CANNED GOOD DRIVE Bring canned or non-perishable goods to either packet pickup or the race, and we'll see that they get distributed to those in need through the Midway Food Pantry. Thanks for your support!
BEST FINISH LINE PHOTO CONTEST Thanks to Jeff Laub from J.A. Laub Photography and Ruby Cline Eaton (A Runner's Mom & More Photography) who will be taking race photos at the Frozen Rails. We'll select one lucky winner of our "Best Finish Line Photo" to win a free registration to a future RaceRise race, so get ready for that finish line pic!
FROZEN RAILS 5K COURSE [https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2475912]
FROZEN RAILS 10K COURSE [https://www.plotaroute.com/route/637858]
Races
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5K Run/Walk
Incl. $3.75 Fee & Commemorative Long-Sleeved T-Shirt
Wed 1st January 2025 (2:00PM EST)
$38.75
CLOSEDCompetitive, timed 5K run that is also open to walkers. Strollers and dogs on leashes permitted. Overall & AG awards presented. Participants will receive a commemorative long-sleeved T-shirt. -
10K Run
Incl. $3.75 Fee & Commemorative Long-Sleeved T-Shirt
Wed 1st January 2025 (2:00PM EST)
$38.75
CLOSEDCompetitive, timed 10K run. Dogs on leashes permitted. Overall & AG awards presented. No walkers please. We encourage walkers to do the 5K race. Participants will receive a commemorative long-sleeved T-shirt. -
1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
Incl. $3.25 Fee & Commemorative Long-Sleeved T-Shirt
Wed 1st January 2025 (2:02PM EST)
$33.25
CLOSEDAn untimed fun run/walk with no prizes or awards. Registrants receive a commemorative long-sleeved race T-shirt. -
Little Rails 1K Kids' Run
Incl. $3.25 Fee & Commemorative Long-Sleeved T-Shirt
Wed 1st January 2025 (1:40PM EST)
$23.25
CLOSEDAn untimed kids' run to kick off 2024. All kids receive a kid's medal for participating. -
Virtual Runner/Walker
Incl. $3.25 Fee & Commemorative Long-Sleeved T-Shirt
$33.25
CLOSEDAn opportunity to support our cause without being at the race in person. If you sign up as a Virtual Runner/Walker, we'll mail your commemorative race T-shirt. -
Volunteer
Wed 1st January 2025 (12:30PM EST)
Free
CLOSEDWe couldn't do races without volunteers. If you aren't running or walking, consider volunteering for a 12:30-4pm shift to help us orchestrate the race. Those who volunteer will earn a FREE RACE REGISTRATION to a future RaceRise race of similar value.
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