Frosty 5K

Event Overview

Celebrate the beginning of a New Year by participating in the 40th annual Frosty 5K New Year's Day race hosted by the Guilford Rotary Club. The course will take you past many iconic sights in this celebrated coastal New England town - the green, marina, and fairgrounds. Packet pick up day of race will be at the Nathanael B. Greene Community Center, 32 Church St, Guilford as will post race awards and refreshments, including hot clam chowder! The race starts and finishes on the Guilford Green.

Registration Information

• Online Registration: Registration will only be possible via this online platform until 10:30 am on race day, January 1, 2026.
• Price Increase: Remember, the price increases after December 25th.
• Bib Collection: All registered participants will be able to collect bib/race packets from The Market Place, 77 Whitfield St, Guilford, Wednesday 31st from 10-3, or at the Community Center prior to race start.
• Awards Presentation: Refreshments and award presentations will take place immediately after the race.

Race Schedule

• Registration Times: Register online at any time until 10:30 am on race day, Jan 1, 2026.
• Race Day:
  • Online registration is accepted only until 10:30 am.
  • Allow plenty of time to park before collecting your race number.
  • 09:30 am - 10:45 am: Race Day check-in and bib collection at Nathanael B. Greene Community Center.
  • 10:30 am: Kids Fun Run Start: 11:00 am: 5K Run & 2M Walk Start: 11:45 am: Post-race celebration and awards presentations.

Entry Fees

• 5K & 2M Walk:
  • Adult - $35 online (until Dec 25, 2025), thereafter $40 from Dec 26, 2025 through Jan 1, 2026.
  • Under 18 yrs - $30 online (until Dec 25, 2025), thereafter $35 from Dec 26, 2025 through Jan 1, 2026.
• Family Group Registration: 5K or Fitness Walk (up to 4 people) - $5 discount per person (Until December 31, 2025).
• Kids Fun Run: $10 online through Jan 1, 2026. Includes Frosty Fun Run Tee Shirt and participation ribbons.

Race Shirts

• Long-Sleeved Tech Shirts: 5K and Walk entrants can add an optional long-sleeved tech shirt to their registration subject to availability.

Awards

• Top Finishers: 1st male & female winners.
• Local Winners: 1st male & female winners from Guilford.
• Age Group Medals: Top male & female finishers in each age group receive medals (12 & under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+).
• Fun Runners: Each will receive finisher ribbons and Frosty 5K cotton long-sleeve shirts.

Post-Race Party

• Refreshments: Refreshments will be available after the race at the Nathanael B. Greene Community Center.

Community Support

Your participation at the Frosty 5K benefits local community programs. You can DONATE to help these and other community-based programs.