
From the Organizer
Join Clean Lakes Alliance for our Frozen Assets and run or walk ENTIRELY on a frozen lake!
Take a break from the hilly pavement and bring your stride to the ice. In this 5K, participants will run or walk across the ice on iconic Lake Mendota with beautiful views of downtown Madison and the University of Wisconsin-Madison Campus. The course will start and end at The Edgewater, right in the heart of the Frozen Assets Festival!
Day of registration will available on 2/6/2027
Registration
*Pricing reflects both on-foot and skating options
Events
Weather
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
29°
Typical Low
11°
Chance of Rain
26%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Uw Arboretum - Madison, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
275,568
as of 2023
Elevation
871 ft
Nearest Airport
MSN
Dane County Regional Truax Field · 6 mi
Major Hub
MKE
General Mitchell International Airport · 77 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
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Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Frozen Assets 5K Run/Walk
Feb 6, 2027