Frosty 5K

Frosty 5K Race 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 Details

• 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 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.
• Post-Race Events: Immediately following the race, refreshments and award presentations will take place.

Race Schedule

• Registration: Register online until 10:30 am on race day, Jan 1, 2026.
• Race Day Check-In: Please allow plenty of time to park before collecting your race number.
• Check-In Time: 09:30 am-10:45 am at Nathanael B. Greene Community Center.
• Race Start: Kids Fun Run Start at 10:30 am, 5K Run & 2M Walk Start at 11:00 am, and Post-race celebration at 11:45 am.

Entry Fees

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

Race Shirts

• Long-Sleeved Tech Shirts: Entrants can add an optional long-sleeved tech shirt to their registration subject to availability at the time of registration.
• Size Availability: If your preferred size is not available, please ask after the event on race day.

Awards

• Winners: 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: Will be available after the race at the Nathanael B. Greene Community Center.

Community Impact

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