The Frosty 5K
The Frosty 5K is a running race on December 19, 2026 in Sarasota, FL, with an entry fee of $30.
- Date
- December 19, 2026 (149 days to go)
- Location
- 6700 Clark Road, Sarasota, FL
- Price
- $30
- Sport
- Running
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
76°
Typical Low
53°
Chance of Rain
22%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Myakka Rvr Sp, 8 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Sarasota, FL
City Elevation
13 ft
Nearest Airport
SRQ
Sarasota Bradenton International Airport · 6 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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The Frosty 5K
Dec 19, 2026