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Thursday, December 24th, 2026
1413 North Main Street, Blacksburg VA
5K · 1 Mile
30–49°F · low rain risk
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2025
47–62°F
dry
2024
26–45°F
dry
2023
32–60°F
dry
2022
-2–24°F
dry
2021
33–60°F
dry
2020
27–52°F
rain
2019
31–59°F
dry
2018
28–40°F
dry
2017
35–41°F
dry
2016
36–51°F
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About this race
Run with friends and family at the Frosty 5K and Jingle Bell Mile!
The 24th annual Frosty 5K is the 10th and final race in the 2026 RunAbout Race Series presented by Roots Realty Group.
Every 5K participant is guaranteed a long-sleeve shirt with registration on or before December 13th! Those who register after December 13th can choose from remaining sizes while quantities last. Jingle Bell Mile participants have the option to purchase a shirt during registration while supplies last.
LOCATION:
The start and finish are located BEHIND the Food Lion Grocery store on North Main Street in Blacksburg. The best place to park is at the shopping center and then walk behind the shopping center up the hill to the soccer field. The field is beside the Hunter Ridge Apartments.
EVENT SCHEDULE:
Packet Pickup at RunAbout Sports (Dec 23rd): 3 pm - 6 pm
Packet Pickup at Race: 11:30 am - 12:45 pm
Jingle Bell 1 Mile Fun Run Start: 12:30 pm
Frosty 5K Start: 1:00 pm
Awards and Raffle: ~2:15 pm
FROSTY 5K AWARDS:
Overall: Top 3 female and male
Age groups: Top 3 male and female for each category, 12 and under, 13-15, 16-17, 18-20, 21-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+
VOLUNTEER:
Sign up to volunteer! We are looking for volunteers to help on race day! All volunteer positions are 2 hour commitments or less.
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