Frosty 5K
Frosty 5K is a running race on January 1, 2027 in Guilford, CT, with entry fees from $10 to $35.
- Date
- January 1, 2027 (112 days to go)
- Price
- $10–$35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Celebrate the beginning of a New Year by participating in the 41st annual Frosty 5K New Year's Day race hosted by the Guilford Rotary Club. The course will take you past many iconic sights in this celebrated coastal New England town - the green, marina, and fairgrounds. Packet pick up day of race will be at the Nathanael B. Greene Community Center, 32 Church St, Guilford as will post race awards, and refreshments, including hot clam chowder! The race starts and finished on the Guilford Green.
Registration will only be possible via this online platform and with it you will be able to register until 10:30 am on race day, January 1, 2027. But remember, the price increases after December 25th.
Race Schedule:
- Register online at anytime until 10:30 am on race day, Jan 1, 2027.
- Packet pick up at The Market Place, 77 Whitfield St, Guilford on Thursday December 31, 2026 10 am - 3 pm.
- Race Day
- Register on-line before 10:30 am (NOTE: online registration only, accepted)
- On race day, please allow plenty of time to park before collecting your race number.
- 09:30 am-10:45 am Race Day check-in and bib collection at Nathanael B. Greene Community Center.
- 10:30 am Kids Fun Run Start
- 11:00 am 5K Run & 2M Walk Start
- 11:45 am Post-race celebration and awards presentations
Entry Fees:
- 5K & 2M Walk
- Adult - $35 online (until Dec 25, 2026), thereafter $40 from Dec 26, 2026 through to Jan 1, 2027
- Under 18 yrs - $30 online (until Dec 25, 2026), thereafter $35 from Dec 26, 2026 through to Jan 1, 2027.
- Family Group Registration (Until December 31, 2026) - 5K or Fitness Walk (up to 4 people) - $5 discount person.
- Kids Fun Run - $10 online through Jan 1, 2027. Includes Frosty Fun Run Tee Shirt and participation ribbons
Race Shirts:
- 5K and Walk entrants shall be able to add an optional a long-sleeved tech shirts to their registration subject to availability at the time of registration. If your preferred size is not available , please ask after the event on race day.
Awards:
- 1st male & female winners.
- 1st male & female winners from Guilford.
- Top male & female finishers in each age group receive medals:
- 12 & under
- 13-19
- 20-29
- 30-39
- 40-49
- 50-59
- 60-69
- 70-79
- 80+
- Fun Runners will each receive finisher ribbons and Frosty 5K cotton long-sleeve shirts
Post-Race Party:
- Refreshments will be available after the race at the Nathanael B. Greene Community Center.
Your participation at the Frosty 5K benefits local community programs. You can DONATE to help these and other community based programs:
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
40°
Typical Low
25°
Chance of Rain
34%
Based on US Climate Normals data from New Haven Tweed Ap, 11 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Guilford, CT
City Elevation
53 ft
Nearest Airport
HVN
Tweed New Haven Airport · 11 mi
Major Hub
BDL
Bradley International Airport · 43 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Days to train
- Race
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- Date
- January 1, 2027
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Frosty 5K
Jan 1, 2027