RACE TIME: The race is Saturday, February 21, 2026 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Runners that need more than 5 hours to complete the course are welcome to start early between 7:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. Early start runners must check-in, and will self-time (no chip, report time to Timing Team at finish line).

PARKING: Caesar Creek State Park Visitor Center, 3980 Clarksville Rd, Waynesville, Warren, Ohio 45068

PRE-REGISTRATION: through RunSignup. Come to the green table at registration to receive your chip on race day.

Minors may be pre-registered on RunSignup by a parent or guardian. Minors must have the liability waiver (Online through RunSignup or the registration sheet at the event) signed by a parent or guardian.

FEES:

All Current ORRRC Members Run for Free (Fee waived automatically when your RSU membership profile is used, or bring your card/proof of membership to the event))

Non-Members:
$10 for ages 15 and up
Free for ages 14 and under

Members, if you don't register through RunSignup, you absolutely MUST show proof of membership on race day to be eligible for the member fees! No exceptions!

Not an ORRRC Member? Click here [https://www.orrrc.org/] to find out how to become a member and learn the benefits of membership. You'll also get the option to join during registration.

Race Day Registration: available online until approximately 15 minutes before race start time; hard copy registration sheets also available if needed. We recommend you arrive at least one hour before the race to park, register, and warm-up prior to the race start.

COURSE INFORMATION:

Starting at the visitor center, we travel across the dam first (.7 miles road with large gravel shoulder) to the spillway single track. A short climb into the gorge trail, to the creek crossing (you probably will get wet). You will run through a small village, run on an abandoned road, some nice old growth, and some ugly new growth. At mile 5.5 or so, you will hit SR73 for a 1-mile road run to the 6.5-mile section to the finish which is 96.49343% single track and rolling. Due to the season, weather can be a factor making the Frosty a real challenge.

AMENITIES

Homemade chili, as well as a vegetarian version, will be served after the race.
3 aid stations with water and energy drink will be spread throughout the course. 1 will be volunteer-operated, 2 will be self-serve.
THIS IS A CUPLESS RACE. Bring your own cup or water bottle.

RACE DIRECTOR(S): Barney Riesbeck and Josienne Roe

VOLUNTEERS: Meet some new friends and have a great time while making a valuable contribution to the local running community by volunteering at this event. If you would like to help, please sign up on the volunteer tab, and well be sure to find a job for you!