The Frosty 5K
- Date
- December 19, 2026
- Location
- 6700 Clark Road, Sarasota, FL
- Distance
- Frosty 5K · Virtual Frosty 5K
From the Organizer
The Frosty 5K is set for Saturday, December 19, 2026. Starting and finishing at Twin Lakes Park, 6700 Clark Rd, Sarasota, through the adjacent neighborhood. A great, wide-open, well supported road course, no grass or paths, all asphalt surfaces for a smooth & fast race.
Runners and walkers of all levels are welcome for this Frosty good time. Race Perks Include:
Custom Frosty 5K Finisher Medal for ALL Finishers
Great Race Shirt in Gender Specific and Youth Sizing, long sleeve. Register early to get your guaranteed shirt size, no guarantees after 12-1-26.
Awards! "Gun Time" M & F Overall, Youth Overall (14 & under) and Categories Masters through Veteran Grandmasters & "Chip Time" Age Groups
Prizes for Most Creative Frosty Costumes
Festive Post-Race with great food and beverages
If you can't join us in-person, you can register for the Virtual Frosty 5K and still get your Frosty on virtually anywhere! And do it any time between December 9th and December 31st to submit your own Virtual Frosty 5K results online. Your Virtual Frosty 5K race packet will be mailed the week after the live event.
Advanced Packet Pick Up:
Thursday, 12/17- 3pm to 7pm Gulf Breeze Apparel, 606 Cypress Ave
Friday, 12/18- 3pm to 7pm at Mellow Mushroom, 6727 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota
Race morning schedule:
Packet Pick-Up: 6:30 a.m. to 7:45 a.m.
Race Start: 8:00 a.m.
Post-Race Celebration: First Finisher until 10:00 a.m.
Costume "Contest": About 9:15
Awards Presentation: When our age group winners have finished
Pricing after July: $35 Aug 1st - Dec 1st. $40 Dec 2nd -12th. $50 the week of.
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
75°
Typical Low
55°
Chance of Rain
25%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Sarasota Bradenton Ap, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Sarasota, FL
Elevation
13 ft
Nearest Airport
SRQ
Sarasota Bradenton International Airport · 6 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is The Frosty 5K?
- The Frosty 5K is a running race held in Sarasota, Florida on December 19, 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?
- Saturday, December 19, 2026 in Sarasota, Florida at 6700 Clark Road, Sarasota, FL. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for The Frosty 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
The Frosty 5K
Dec 19, 2026