Frosty 5K - Waukesha
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Event overview
The Frosty 5K takes place on January 24, 2026 in Frame Park, Waukesha, WI 53186. The event includes multiple distances and formats:
- 5K
- Walk - 1.75 miles
- 1K Kiddo's Race (open to ages 10 and under)
- 5K Ruck
Registration notes include a guaranteed custom cotton unisex T-shirt for participants registered by noon on Friday, January 9. The race is chip timed by Silver Circle Sports Events, LLC with a chip start. Dogs are not allowed in Frame Park per City of Waukesha ordinance.
Course, logistics and policies
The course uses paved trails within Frame Park and loops around the Fox River. The 5K is two laps and is listed as slightly longer than 5 km (about 5.5 km, or 3.4 miles); walkers complete one lap. There is one aid station at the finish line area that will provide water; runners pass it at about 1.2 miles into the run. Packet pickup requires an email receipt with a QR code accessible on a mobile device or saved image; early pickup is encouraged. The event will be held unless severe weather occurs. Refunds are not permitted for any reason. All participants receive a finisher woodle from Ridgeway Woodworks; top three male and female finishers in 5-year age groups receive custom woodles. The Average Joe & Jane Awards are presented to the runner finishing in the exact middle of all runners. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.