Frosty Five Run (5K or 5M)

Frosty Five Run Overview

Join us for the 15th Annual Frosty Five Run. Enjoy the scenic course that starts at Studebaker Park Pavilion and follows the River Greenway Trail along the Elkhart River. The 5K and 5M courses will now all be almost entirely on paved trails. The City of Elkhart has paved the path for multi-use (bikes and running) and made some major improvements to the drainage so that flooding/freezing is unlikely to occur.

Event Details

• Date: February 14, 2026
• Location: 1020 McDonald Street, Elkhart, IN 46516
• Start Time: 10 am (EST)
• Registration: Register here

Entry Fee

• Cost: $30.00 includes chip timing, finisher mementos, placement awards three deep, and post race refreshments.
• Shirts: Long sleeve shirts are optional for an additional $20.00.
• Vintage Shirts: Available onsite for $10, while they last.
• Refreshments: Provided post race.

Packet Pick Up & Registration

• Date: February 13, 2026, from 4:00-6:00 pm at Studebaker Pavilion.
• Race Day: Registration and Packet pickup on Saturday, February 14 from 8:30-9:45 am (EST).

Parking Information

• Lots: There are three lots in the park for parking.
• Entry: Please enter the lots off of Indiana on BELMONT street.
• Restrictions: No parking ON McDonald as that is part of the course.
• Additional Parking: Large lot at Mary Beck Elementary School available.

Course Description

Flat, (ok there are three very small hills on the scenic, tree-lined, paved course). The 5K is a flat lollipop course that almost looks like a T, and there is two-way traffic on the way back— which is nice because you will never be alone on the course! The 5 Mile would be more of a dumbbell shaped course - with a loop in the beginning and then the exact same course as the 5K.

Reminders

• Course Layout: The 5 Mile course has added the additional 1.9 miles up front, joining the 5K course with no missed turns.
• Music: Monster Message will be bringing the tunes! Let us know your faves, we are taking requests until Jan 30!
• Start Times: Both distances start in the same location but at different times!
• Custom Bibs: GREEN for 5K and YELLOW for 5 Mile.

Dog Policy

If you would like to run with your dog, you will need to fill out a waiver and adhere to the park rules. Please contact the race director for that waiver to register your dog!

Timing Information

We will use Watts My Time for timing of this race, which uses RFID tags. You will attach one tag to each of your shoes (through your shoelace) and let them flop free. We will collect these tags at the end of the race. As soon as you finish, you can go to the printing station and get your label with your personal finish time.

Results and Awards

• Results: Available post-race with refreshments in the Pavilion.
• Awards: Top Three M/F both distances will get a special custom award. Top three AG winners in 15 standard age groups in both distances will get medals.
• Finisher Mementos: Awarded to all participants.
• Refreshments: Coffee, cocoa, fruit, trail mix, granola bars and more will be available at the finish!

Contact Information

If you have any questions, please contact:

• Paula Turk at 574-293-1683
• Email: Paula@StoneSoupPromotions.com

For more information visit Elkhart Parks & Recreation.