Frozen Paw 5K
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Event overview
The 2026 Frozen Paw 5K is a winter road race in Downtown Rochester, Michigan, held on Sunday, January 18, 2026. The event benefits Leader Dogs for the Blind; the fundraising goal for the listed organization is $20,000 and the page shows $0 raised at the time of listing. The race is presented by Chief Financial Credit Union and the host location is Rochester Mills Beer Company. The event includes a post-race celebration and is associated with the Frost Festival.
New for 2026, the Frozen Paw includes a two-day Expo on the Leader Dogs for the Blind campus where registrants can pick up race packets, browse gear, visit vendors, and learn about the organization’s work.
Registration, packages, logistics
Registration options include in-person and virtual entries. Packages listed are:
- VIP in-person package (capped at 400 registrants) with branded coffee mug, winter scarf, race bib, shirt, medal, and a post-race beverage/food item.
- Basic in-person package with shirt, large medal, race bib, and a coupon for a post-race beverage/food item.
- Virtual 5K with shirt, large medal, race bib, and shipping.
Price bands are shown by date ranges (for example, early pricing from Oct 1 to Nov 30, higher prices later). Swag pick-up is scheduled on the Leader Dogs campus in the days before the race and at the race site on race day. Sponsors and community partners are listed on the event page. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.