Frostbite 5k Run/Walk
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Event Overview
The Frostbite 5k Run/Walk is a winter running event in Louisville, Kentucky. The event takes place at 2949 Scenic Loop. It is the second race in the Polar Bear Grand Prix, a winter series of three races in its 23rd year.
Race Series
This event is part of two race series. It is included in the River City Races Run the 502 series, where completing six races earns a finisher medal with charms. It is also a leg of the Polar Bear Grand Prix, where each race has its own finisher medal; the three medals fit together to form a series medal.
Event Details
The entry fee includes a long-sleeve quarter-zip tech shirt, a finisher medal, free race photography, and eligibility for awards. A Polar Bear Grand Prix Team Challenge is available for teams of 3 to 5 people in male, female, or coed divisions, with no additional fee. Awards include Ken Combs Running Store gift certificates for overall, masters, grandmasters, and age group winners.
Charity Partner
The event's charity partner is the Olmsted Parks Conservancy. Participants can fundraise for the charity; raising $150 or more results in a free registration.
Registration and Options
Registration is available for an in-person 5k and a virtual 5k option. Packet mailing is available for virtual participants. Prices increase at set dates leading up to the event.
Logistics
Pre-race packet pickup and late registration are scheduled for the day before the race. On race day, packet pickup and late registration begin at the Rugby Field on the Scenic Loop in Cherokee Park. Parking is described as very limited in the area, and carpooling or being dropped off is suggested. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
