The Frosty 5K
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About This Event
The Frosty 5K is set for Saturday, December 19, 2026. Starting and finishing at Twin Lakes Park, 6700 Clark Rd, Sarasota, through the adjacent neighborhood. A great, wide-open, well supported road course, no grass or paths, all asphalt surfaces for a smooth & fast race.
Runners and walkers of all levels are welcome for this Frosty good time. Race Perks Include:
Custom Frosty 5K Finisher Medal for ALL Finishers
Great Race Shirt in Gender Specific and Youth Sizing, long sleeve. Register early to get your guaranteed shirt size, no guarantees after 12-1-26.
Awards! "Gun Time" M & F Overall, Youth Overall (14 & under) and Categories Masters through Veteran Grandmasters & "Chip Time" Age Groups
Prizes for Most Creative Frosty Costumes
Festive Post-Race with great food and beverages
If you can't join us in-person, you can register for the Virtual Frosty 5K and still get your Frosty on virtually anywhere! And do it any time between December 9th and December 31st to submit your own Virtual Frosty 5K results online. Your Virtual Frosty 5K race packet will be mailed the week after the live event.
Advanced Packet Pick Up:
Thursday, 12/17- 3pm to 7pm Gulf Breeze Apparel, 606 Cypress Ave
Friday, 12/18- 3pm to 7pm at Mellow Mushroom, 6727 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota
Race morning schedule:
Packet Pick-Up: 6:30 a.m. to 7:45 a.m.
Race Start: 8:00 a.m.
Post-Race Celebration: First Finisher until 10:00 a.m.
Costume "Contest": About 9:15
Awards Presentation: When our age group winners have finished
Pricing after July: $35 Aug 1st - Dec 1st. $40 Dec 2nd -12th. $50 the week of.
Race Distances
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Register for The Frosty 5KRegistration Pricing
Frosty 5K
$35.00
+ $3.10 processing fee
event_busy Goes up to $40.00 after Nov 29, 2026
Virtual Frosty 5K
$45.00
+ $3.70 processing fee
event_busy Registration closes Dec 5, 2026
Prices from the official registration page, updated several times a day.
Registration links may earn us a small commission at no extra cost to you.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is The Frosty 5K 2026?
The Frosty 5K takes place on Saturday, December 19, 2026 in Sarasota, Florida.
What distances does The Frosty 5K offer?
The Frosty 5K features a 5K.
Where does The Frosty 5K take place?
The Frosty 5K is held at 6700 Clark Road in Sarasota, Florida (Central Florida). See the course maps section on this page for route details where available.
How much does The Frosty 5K cost?
Registration for The Frosty 5K is currently $35 for the Frosty 5K, plus a registration processing fee. The Frosty 5K goes up to $40 on November 30.
How do I register for The Frosty 5K?
Registration is online — use the Register button on this page to sign up through the race's official registration page. Registering early usually means lower entry fees.
Is there a promo code for The Frosty 5K?
Discounts are set by the race organizer and appear on the official registration page when active. The most reliable way to pay less is registering early — most Florida races raise prices as race day gets closer.
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