NYRR Frosty 5K
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NYRR Frosty 5K : Prospect Park, Brooklyn
The NYRR Frosty 5K is a seasonal 5-kilometer road race held in Prospect Park on December 12, 2026. The event is described as a festive winter run and is organized by New York Road Runners. Participants receive a New Balance accessory.
The race distance is 5K (3.1 mi). The event is a scored race with on-site awards for the top three overall finishers in the men, women, and nonbinary divisions. Age-group placings are recognized and awards may be claimed after the event through the race organizer’s age-group awards process.
Some registration options for this event are eligible for 9+1 credit while others are not; eligibility depends on the registration option selected. NYRR members may join a Member-Only Standby List for closed races; placement on the standby list does not guarantee entry and invitations are issued on a first-come, first-served basis.
Event services include bib pickup at the NYRR RUNCENTER featuring the New Balance Run Hub at 320 West 57th Street, clear-bag check with size limits (no larger than 17" wide x 20" high x 7" deep, tag affixed), and live unofficial runner tracking via the NYRR app with official results posted afterward. Entry fees are non-refundable and may not be deferred or transferred. Costume rules prohibit face-covering masks and non-form-fitting outfits that extend beyond the body perimeter. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
