Frosty Frolic 5K 2026
- Date
- Sunday, December 20, 2026
- Start time
- 2:00 PM start (Indiana)
- Location
- Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Entry fee
- From $35 · goes up to $38 on Nov 7, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frosty Frolic 5K | 5K | Dec 20, 20262:00 PM | $35$38 after Nov 7, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $38 on Nov 7, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $35 until Nov 6, then $38 until Dec 19.
Online registration closes Dec 19, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $35, entry is about 17 percent above a typical 5K in Indiana, which costs $30 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Fort Wayne runs 38:07, about 12:16 a mile, based on 22 races with published results. Women typically finish in 41:21 and men in 33:00.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 8:01 AM, and the Frosty Frolic 5K starts at 2:00 PM. The start sits about 830 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
6401 St. Joe Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46835
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2023 results
All results (3 years)Aggregated from official results (eRunner Timing and Results) for Frosty Frolic 5K. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Frosty Frolic 5K?
In 2023, the fastest tenth finished in 23:43 or better, the top quarter in 25:28, and half the field in 30:53; the last tenth came in after 43:21.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | n/a | 22:08 |
| 20-29 | n/a | 24:39 |
| 30-39 | 31:15 | n/a |
| 40-49 | 25:30 | n/a |
| 50-59 | 25:28 | 25:18 |
| 60-69 | 39:06 | n/a |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2023.
Finishers by year
Down 43 percent since 2021.
All events combined, from official results.
Frosty Frolic 5K 5K year by year
From 2021 to 2023, the field went from 129 to 74 finishers, and the median time rose from 27:29 to 30:53.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 74 (-33%) | 30:53 | under 23:43 | 18:57 |
| 2022 | 110 (-15%) | 31:04 | under 23:17 | 19:35 |
| 2021 | 129 | 27:29 | under 20:25 | 17:37 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Faster than most Indiana 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2023 5K field finished under 25:28, against 28:30 in a typical Indiana 5K, so times here run 11 percent faster.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around December 20 the day usually runs from 28°F at dawn to 40°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 21% of days. Cold snaps dip to 12°F and hot years reach 53°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 6401 St. Joe Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46835Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 830 feet
- Included with entry
- Long Sleeve Running Shirt
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Dec 20, 2026), 2025 (Dec 14, 2025), 2024 (Dec 8, 2024), 2023 (Dec 3, 2023), 2022 (Dec 3, 2022), 2021 (Dec 4, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is Frosty Frolic 5K?
- Sunday, December 20, 2026, starting at 2:00 PM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $35 before processing fees, and rises to $38 on Nov 7, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Dec 19, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Indiana?
- At $35, entry is about 17 percent above a typical 5K in Indiana, which costs $30 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2023, 74 runners finished the Frosty Frolic 5K; the median finish was 30:53 and the winner ran 18:57.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2023 5K field finished under 25:28, against 28:30 in a typical Indiana 5K, so times here run 11 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- 6401 St. Joe Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46835.
From the organizers
Join Epic Racing Events for the Fifth annual frosty Frolic 5K in Shoaff Park. Grab a friend and enjoy this festive race that will be sure to get you in the Christmas mood. This is the last race in the Epic Running Series for 2025.