Frozen Rails 5K & 10K
Frozen Rails 5K & 10K is a running race on January 1, 2027 in Midway, KY, with entry fees from $15 to $22.
- Date
- January 1, 2027 (126 days to go)
- Location
- Walter Bradley Park, Midway, KY
- Price
- $15–$22
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Join us for the 10th Annual Frozen Rails 5K & 10K in Midway, KY on Thursday, January 1, 2027 at 2pm. Kick off the new year with a healthy start at this run/walk event through the historic town of Midway. Our races will start/finish at Walter Bradley Park with our Race Headquarters at Northside Elementary School.
Commemorative long-sleeved T-shirt, Chip Timing by RaceRise, Overall & Age Group awards, Berserker Brew Coffee & hot cocoa, DJ, free photos (Thanks Ruby!) and a "Best Finish Line Photo" Contest. We will also have an untimed 1-mile fun run/walk and kids' 1K.
Partial proceeds will benefit the Midway Ministerial Association. The Midway Ministerial Association is a collaborative effort involving 7 Midway area churches (Midway Christian Church, Midway Baptist Church, Midway Presbyterian Church, St. Matthew’s AME Church, Midway United Methodist Church, Historic Second Christian Church, and Pilgrim Baptist Church) who provide support and funding for those in need in their community.
We are pleased to have Berserker Brew Coffee join us for the 2025 Frozen Rails. They will be serving coffee and hot chocolate to help keep you warm!
PACKET PICKUP OPTIONS
Wednesday, 12/30/26 from 12noon-3:00pm at J&H Running Company (197 Moore Drive in Lexington)
Thursday, 12/31/26 from 12noon-2:00pm at Midway Christian Church
Friday, 1/1/27 (Race Day) from 12:30-1:45pm at the Northside Elementary School gymnasium
* Pickup for friends & family is encouraged. No credentials, paperwork or ID necessary. All local runners are encouraged to pick up Wednesday or Thursday.
VIRTUAL RUNNER/WALKER OPPORTUNITY If you're not able to join us in person but still wish to support our cause, you can sign up as a Virtual Runner/Walker, and we'll mail your shirt and bib. Then (if you want) you can do your own Frozen Rails 5K or 10K on your own timeline in your own hometown. The cost of this option is $30.
CANNED GOOD DRIVE Bring canned or non-perishable goods to either packet pickup or the race, and we'll see that they get distributed to those in need through the Midway Food Pantry. Thanks for your support!
BEST FINISH LINE PHOTO CONTEST We'll select one lucky winner of our "Best Finish Line Photo" to win a free registration to a future RaceRise race, so get ready for that finish line pic!
RACE ROUTES --- Coming Soon!
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
42°
Typical Low
27°
Chance of Rain
42%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Versailles 3 Nnw, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Midway, KY
Population
1,748
as of 2023
City Elevation
853 ft
Nearest Airport
LEX
Blue Grass Airport · 9 mi
Major Hub
SDF
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport · 57 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
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Frozen Rails 5K & 10K
Jan 1, 2027