Frozen Foot Race

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Eastern Elementary School, Traverse City MI

Saturday, January 17th, 2026

Frozen Foot 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. for the 5-mile footrace
Fun Run Start Time: 9:00 a.m. for kids 12 and under (not timed)

Awards

Categories: Top 3 male and female runners in open and masters (40+)
Age Groups: Awards given to top 3 in 16 age-group divisions
Age Groups Include: 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+
Recognition: Celebrating community and athletic achievement

Registration Information

For TCTC Members: Registration is FREE for current members (2026)
For Non-Members: $30 for adults, $20 for students (0-17)
Kids Fun Run: $5 (not officially timed)
Online Registration: Open through race morning

Packet Pick-Up

Location: Fleet Feet's South Airport store (3301 South Airport Road)
Date and Time: January 16th from 5-7:00 p.m.
Race Day Pick-Up: Available from 7:45-8:45 a.m. at Eastern Elementary School
Preparation: Be sure to pick up your packet ahead of race day

About 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.