Frostbite 5K Run/Walk
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Frostbite 5k Run/Walk 2027
The Frostbite 5k Run/Walk is scheduled for January 9, 2027, at Cherokee Park, Scenic Loop, Louisville, Kentucky. The event is organized by River City Races and listed at 2949 Scenic Loop with the Rugby Field used for race operations.
The event is the second leg of the Polar Bear Grand Prix and is also part of the River City Races Run the 502 series. The Polar Bear Grand Prix comprises three winter races; each race awards a finisher medal and the three medals fit together into a final series medal. Run the 502 offers a finisher medal for participants who complete six races on the calendar.
Distances and options:
- 5k
- Virtual 5k
- Virtual 5k with packet mailing
Entry for the in-person and virtual options includes a long sleeve 1/4 zip tech shirt subject to change, a finisher medal, free race photography, age group awards, overall awards for Overall, Masters and Grand Masters, and team competition. The Polar Bear Grand Prix Team Challenge accepts teams of three to five people in Male, Female, or Coed divisions; the fastest three on each team are scored and the Coed division must score at least one woman. There is no additional fee to participate in the team challenge.
The event partners with the Olmsted Parks Conservancy for fundraising; participants who raise $150 or more may receive free registration. Race day parking is limited; a small lot and marked spots are available at the Rugby Field and additional spots exist around the Scenic Loop. Parking on the grass may result in a ticket or towing. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
