Frozen Rails 5K & 10K
- Date Thu 1st January 2026
- Time 12:30PM EST
- Location Midway, Kentucky
- Price Free - $33.25
- Races 6 races
- Distances 5km, 10km, 1 Mile, 1km
Event summary
Kick off the New Year with a healthy and invigorating start at the 9th Annual Frozen Rails 5K & 10K in the historic town of Midway, Kentucky! Join us on Thursday, January 1, 2026, at 2 PM for an exciting day filled with community spirit and fitness. The race will commence and conclude on West Higgins Street, with race day headquarters located at Midway Baptist Church. Participants can look forward to a lively atmosphere featuring chip timing by RaceRise, awards for overall and age group winners, and a delightful selection of Berserker Brew Coffee and hot cocoa to warm you up.
In addition to the 5K and 10K races, there will be an untimed 1-mile fun run/walk and a kids' 1K, making this event perfect for the whole family! Don’t forget to bring non-perishable goods for our canned good drive, helping those in need through the Midway Food Pantry. With a commemorative long-sleeved T-shirt, a "Best Finish Line Photo" contest, and community support from local churches, the Frozen Rails event is a fantastic way to embrace the spirit of giving and fitness this New Year’s Day!
In addition to the 5K and 10K races, there will be an untimed 1-mile fun run/walk and a kids' 1K, making this event perfect for the whole family! Don’t forget to bring non-perishable goods for our canned good drive, helping those in need through the Midway Food Pantry. With a commemorative long-sleeved T-shirt, a "Best Finish Line Photo" contest, and community support from local churches, the Frozen Rails event is a fantastic way to embrace the spirit of giving and fitness this New Year’s Day!
Organiser's Description
KICK OFF THE NEW YEAR WITH A HEALTHY START IN HISTORIC MIDWAY, KY!
Join us for the 9TH ANNUAL FROZEN RAILS 5K & 10K in Midway, KY on THURSDAY, JANUARY 1, 2026, 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 (and indoor restrooms) to stay warm before heading to the starting line outside.
Commemorative long-sleeved T-shirt, Chip Timing by RaceRise, Overall & Age Group awards, Berserker Brew Coffee & hot cocoa, 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 2025 Frozen Rails. They will be serving coffee and hot chocolate to help keep you warm!
PACKET PICKUP OPTIONS
TUESDAY, 12/30/25 from 12noon-3:00pm at J&H Running Company (197 Moore Drive in Lexington)
Wednesday, 12/31/25 from 12noon-2:00pm at Midway Christian Church
Thursday, 1/1/26 (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 are encouraged to pick up Tuesday or Wednesday.
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.
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 Paul Martin 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 9TH ANNUAL FROZEN RAILS 5K & 10K in Midway, KY on THURSDAY, JANUARY 1, 2026, 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 (and indoor restrooms) to stay warm before heading to the starting line outside.
Commemorative long-sleeved T-shirt, Chip Timing by RaceRise, Overall & Age Group awards, Berserker Brew Coffee & hot cocoa, 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 2025 Frozen Rails. They will be serving coffee and hot chocolate to help keep you warm!
PACKET PICKUP OPTIONS
TUESDAY, 12/30/25 from 12noon-3:00pm at J&H Running Company (197 Moore Drive in Lexington)
Wednesday, 12/31/25 from 12noon-2:00pm at Midway Christian Church
Thursday, 1/1/26 (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 are encouraged to pick up Tuesday or Wednesday.
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.
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 Paul Martin 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. $3.25 Fee & Commemorative Long-Sleeved T-Shirt
Thu 1st January 2026 (2:00PM EST)
$25.25
Competitive, 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. $3.25 Fee & Commemorative Long-Sleeved T-Shirt
Thu 1st January 2026 (2:00PM EST)
$25.25
Competitive, 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
Thu 1st January 2026 (2:02PM EST)
$23.25
An 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
Thu 1st January 2026 (1:40PM EST)
$18.25
An untimed kids' run to kick off 2026. All kids receive a kid's medal for participating. -
Virtual Runner/Walker
Incl. $3.25 Fee & Commemorative Long-Sleeved T-Shirt
$33.25
An 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
Thu 1st January 2026 (12:30PM EST)
Free
We 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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