Frosty 5K and Reindeer Run
- Date
- December 12, 2026
- Location
- 1600 Mine Road, Stafford, VA
- Distance
- Frosty 5K · 1 Mile Reindeer Run · 5K Registration for Stafford School Employees Only
From the Organizer
Join us for our 10th year! Run or walk with us on December 12th on a scenic 5K course along the rolling hills of Mine Road in Stafford, VA. Kids 12 and under can join the fun in the 1 Mile Reindeer Run! Costumes are always encouraged, and we'll be awarding prizes to the best costumes at the awards ceremony. Lace up your shoes for a great cause, Gwyneth's Gift Foundation, and kick off the holiday season with us!
All finishers will receive a long-sleeve race t-shirt and custom finisher's medal! #willrunforbling
The Frosty 5K is the 5th and final race in the 2026 Stafford Race Series. If you have completed all 5 races in the Stafford Race Series, be sure to pick up your SRS swag after the race!
There is no paper registration for this race. Registration is online only. Strollers are permitted on the course, but stroller participants must start towards the back. Dogs are not permitted.
We do not allow race transfers or refunds, so if you cannot make it to the race due to illness, travel, etc., please send a friend or family member to pick up your race packet. We do offer the option to purchase race insurance during the registration process, so take advantage of that if you think you may need it!
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
49°
Typical Low
33°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Quantico Mcas, 9 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Stafford, VA
Elevation
278 ft
Nearest Airport
IAD
Washington Dulles International Airport · 34 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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- Race
- Frosty 5K and Reindeer Run
- Date
- December 12, 2026
- Location
- 1600 Mine Road, Stafford, VA
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Frosty 5K and Reindeer Run?
- Frosty 5K and Reindeer Run is a running race held in Stafford, Virginia on December 12, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Frosty 5K and Reindeer Run?
- Saturday, December 12, 2026 in Stafford, Virginia at 1600 Mine Road, Stafford, VA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Frosty 5K and Reindeer Run?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Frosty 5K and Reindeer Run
Dec 12, 2026