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Frostbite 5k Run/Walk

Click here to register for the Frostbite 5k.

Looking for volunteer course marshals. click here for details and to register. All volunteers get a race shirt (while they last) and a $20 credit to a River City Races owned event.

This race is part of the River City Races Run the 502 series. Run six races on our calendar and get a Run the 502 Finisher Medals with charms of all the races finished. Click here for more details, to see the medal and register (no fee to register for the Run the 502).

Second race of the Polar Bear Grand Prix, the Frostbite 5k is by far the most popular race of the series and the best value on the running calendar with a long sleeve, tech hoodie with your entry fee.

Registration fee includes:

  • Free race photography

  • Age Group Awards

  • Awards for Overall, Masters and Grand Masters

  • Team competition

Register by December 20th to be guaranteed your shirt size, after the 20th, on a first come, first serve basis.

The Fleet Feet Team Challenge is open to any 3 to 5 person teams in three divisions: Male, Female, or Coed. Fastest three on each team are scored, the Coed team must score one woman. You will not only compete for team awards (members of each winning team will receive a Fleet Feet gift certificate); each team member is also eligible for an individual time and awards!

The Fleet Feet Team Challenge applies to all River City Races and Run the 502 events.  At the end of the season (the Snowman Shuffle on February 10, 2024) the teams that win the most events (Male, Female and Co-ed) plus the team that completes the most events, each member will receive a personalized ¼ zip pullover with your name and team name!

There is no additional fee to participate in the Fleet Feet Team Challenge but a team and members must be declared by the Wednesday before each event.  After then, changes and additions must be made by emailing runrivercity@gmail.com.

AWARDS
Awards for the top three male and female, master and grandmaster. Top three in each age group, 9 and under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 and over

EARLY PACKET PICKUP AND LATE REGISTRATION
Friday, January 12th from 11:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. at Fleet Feet, 117 Breckinridge Ln. (St. Matthews Station)

RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP AND LATE REGISTRATION
Rugby Field starting at 7:30 a.m. until 8:45 a.m. SHARP!

We've added a charity partner to all three races of the Polar Bear Grand Prix, The Olmsted Parks Conservancy! 

Louisville has the greatest parks system in the country and we all enjoy running and walking in them.  Help maintain their beauty by donating and/or fundraising!  It's easy and fun and if you raise $250 or more, your registration is FREE!  More details on how to fundraise or the option to make a donation when you register. 

Later Event: February 10
Snowman Shuffle 4 Miler