Frozen Foot Race

Race Overview

The Traverse City Track Club (TCTC) announces the annual Frozen Foot Race, a 5-mile run to help kick off the 2026 race season, with the event set to go on January 17th, 2026 in Traverse City.

Event Details

• Date: January 17th, 2026
• Location: Eastern Elementary School, Traverse City, MI
• Race Start Time: 9:30 a.m. (5-mile event)
• Fun Run Start Time: 9:00 a.m. (1-mile fun run for runners 12 and under)

Awards and Categories

• Awards: Top 3 male and female runners in open and masters (40+) categories
• Age Groups: Awards for top 3 in 16 age-group divisions including 0-12, 13-15, 16-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+
• Membership Benefit: Current members of the Traverse City Track Club can participate in the event FREE of charge!
• Non-Member Registration: $30 for adults and $20 for students (0-17): 1-mile fun run for kids under 12 is $5 (not timed)

Registration Information

Online registration is open through race morning.

Packet Pick-Up

• Date & Time: Friday, January 16th from 5-7:00 p.m.
• Location: Fleet Feet's South Airport store (3301 South Airport Road)
• Race Day Pick-Up: Available on Saturday, January 17th from 7:45-8:45 a.m. at the race site

About the Traverse City Track Club

Since 1962, the Traverse City Track Club has presented the area’s premier running events and programs, provided grant funding and running/walking program support for the 5 surrounding counties of Antrim, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Leelanau. The club’s annual Bayshore Events are known nationwide and attract thousands to the Traverse City area each Memorial Day Weekend.

Contact Information

For more information about the Traverse City Track Club, contact info@tctrackclub.com. To join the club, here is the link: Join the Traverse City Track Club.

Race URL

For more details and registration, visit the race website at Frozen Foot Race Registration.