Frozen Foot Race
Frozen Foot Race is a running race on January 16, 2027 in Traverse City, MI, with entry fees from $5 to $30.
- Date
- January 16, 2027 (72 days to go)
- Price
- $5–$30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
The Traverse City Track Club (TCTC) announces the annual Frozen Foot Race, a 5-mile run to help kick off the 2026 race season, with the event set to go on January 16th, 2027 in Traverse City.
This January event has been one of Northern Michigan’s staple running events since the mid-1980’s and is a favorite of the area’s year-round running community. Current members (2027) of the Traverse City Track Club can participate in the event FREE of charge!
The 5-mile footrace begins at 9:30 a.m. and starts and finishes at Eastern Elementary School in Traverse City. Just prior to the 5-mile event, a 1-mile fun run (not timed) for runners 12 and under starts at 9:00 a.m.
Awards will go to the Top 3 male and female runners in open and masters (40+) categories. Awards will also be given to the top 3 in 16 age-group divisions including 0-12, 13-15, 16-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+.
Registration for current (2027) Traverse City Track Club members is FREE!
For non TCTC members registration for the Frozen Foot Race 5-mile is $30 for adults and $20 for students, 0-17. The 1-mile fun run for kids under 12 is $5 (the kids’ fun run is not officially timed). Online registration is open through race morning.
Packet pick-up will be held at Fleet Feet's South Airport store (3301 South Airport Road) on Friday, January 15th from 5-7:00 p.m. Race day packet pick-up will be available on Saturday, January 17th from 7:45-8:45 a.m. at the race site, Eastern Elementary School.
Since 1962, the Traverse City Track Club has presented the area’s premier running events and programs, provided grant funding and running/walking program support for the 5 surrounding counties of Antrim, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Leelanau. The club’s annual Bayshore Events are known nationwide and attract thousands to the Traverse City area each Memorial Day Weekend.
For more information about the Traverse City Track Club, contact info@tctrackclub.com To join the club, here is the link: https://www.tctrackclub.com/membership
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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
28°
Typical Low
15°
Chance of Rain
64%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Traverse City Munson, 1 mi from the venue.
About Traverse City, MI
City Elevation
581 ft
Nearest Airport
TVC
Cherry Capital Airport · 3 mi
Major Hub
GRR
Gerald R. Ford International Airport · 131 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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- Race
- Frozen Foot Race
- Date
- January 16, 2027
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Frozen Foot Race
Jan 16, 2027