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Frostbite 5k

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 Medal with charms of all the races finished. Click here for more details and to register for the Run the 502.

SECOND LEG OF THE POLAR BEAR GRAND PRIX

For the 23rd year, River City Races has been producing a series of races this winter to keep you motivated to stay out runnin' on the roads! The Polar Bear Grand Prix is three races in December, January and February. Enter all three here and in addition to each race goodie, the first 300 will receive an extra race goodie!

Each race in the series gets a finisher medal and at the end of the series they fit together to form the Polar Bear Grand Prix finisher medal!

Entry fee includes:

  • Long sleeve 1/4 zip tech shirt*

  • Finisher medal

  • Free race photography

  • Age Group Awards

  • Awards for Overall, Masters and Grand Masters

  • Team competition

*subject to change

The Polar Bear Grand Prix 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. Your team can choose to participate in any individual or all three Polar Bear Grand Prix races. There will be a Team Challenge Polar Bear Grand Prix Award for any team that wins all three races in their division. You will not only compete for team awards; each team member is also eligible for an individual time and awards! There is no additional fee to participate in the Polar Bear Grand Prix Team Challenge.

We have a charity partner for the Frostbite 5k, 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 $150 or more your registration is free! More details on how to fundraise or the option to make a donation when you register.

Earlier Event: December 5
Reindeer Romp 4k
Later Event: February 13
Snowman Shuffle 4 Miler