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Perrin Brewing Frostbite 5k-ish 2027

Date
Saturday, January 30, 2027
Start time
10:00 AM start (Detroit)
Entry fee
From $30 · goes up to $45 on Dec 31, 2026
Included with entry
Includes a shirt
Fundraising
Takes optional donations when you register
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Likely to sell out. 333 finished the Other in 2026, and this year's cap is 375.

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Events and entry fees

EventDistanceWhenEntry feeCap
Perrin Brewing Company Frostbite 5K-ishOtherJan 30, 202710:00 AM$40$45 after Dec 31, 2026375
Virtual Frostbite5KJan 30, 202710:00 AM$30–

Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

  • Perrin Brewing Company Frostbite 5K-ish: $40 until Dec 30, then $45 until Jan 20, then $50 until Jan 29, then $55 until Jan 30.
  • Virtual Frostbite: $30 until Jan 30.

Online registration closes Jan 30, 2027, unless the race fills first.

How the price compares

At $30, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Michigan ($30).

What a typical finish looks like

A typical finisher at a 5K in Michigan runs 37:01, about 11:55 a mile, based on 764 races with published results. Women typically finish in 40:37 and men in 31:59.

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 8:00 AM, and the Perrin Brewing Company Frostbite 5K-ish starts at 10:00 AM. The start sits about 750 feet above sea level.

Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.

Start location and course

5910 Comstock Park Drive, Comstock Park, MI 49321

The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.

2026 results

All results
333
finishers
37:38
median (11:16 /mi)
21:15
winning time
59% / 41%
women / men
median 37:3823:301:07:00
Finish times, fastest to slowest. Each bar is a slice of the field; the dashed line is the median.

Aggregated from official results (Classic Race Management) for Perrin Brewing Frostbite 5k-ish. Individual finisher names are not stored here.

How fast do you need to be at Perrin Brewing Frostbite 5k-ish?

In 2026, the fastest tenth finished in 27:54 or better, the top quarter in 31:56, and half the field in 37:38; the last tenth came in after 58:03.

Third place by age group, 2026 Perrin Brewing Company Frostbite 5K-ish
AgeWomenMen
Under 20n/a31:15
20-2929:1027:25
30-3926:1624:12
40-4930:2225:04
50-5930:4925:54
60-6932:4027:52
70+n/a41:05

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 2026.

Typical race-day weather

Around January 30 the day usually runs from 15°F at dawn to 31°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 19% of days. Cold snaps dip to -2°F and hot years reach 41°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.

From the race's page

What the organizers of Perrin Brewing Frostbite 5k-ish cover on their registration page, in brief.

Schedule and packet pickup

Packet Pick-Up

All packets for the Frostbite 5k will be available at Perrin Brewing Company. Pickup times: Tuesday, January 27th from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Join us for the Perrin Run Club training run at 6:00 p.m. Friday, January 30th from 5:00 p.m. to…

Parking and travel

Details

WHEN: January 31st @ 10 am. WHERE: Perrin Brewing Company, 5910 Comstock Park Dr., Comstock Park MI 49321. Start and finish is in the Perrin Brewery parking lot. View map. WHAT TO WEAR: Dress for the weather or feel free to wear your…

Shirt and medal

Official Race Shirt and Finisher Medal

2026 Official Race Shirt - Long sleeve moisture wicking performance material. Finisher medal - 3" diecast medal.

Official Race Shirt and Finisher Medal, from the Perrin Brewing Frostbite 5k-ish page
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Race details

Where
5910 Comstock Park Drive, Comstock Park, MI 49321Map
Course
Road
Start elevation
About 750 feet
Included with entry
Long Sleeve Performance T-Shirt; T-Shirt
Donations
Accepted when you register
Distances
5K, Other
Editions
2027 (Jan 30, 2027), 2026 (Jan 31, 2026), 2025 (Feb 15, 2025), 2024 (Jan 27, 2024), 2023 (Jan 28, 2023), 2020 (Jan 25, 2020)

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Quick answers

When is Perrin Brewing Frostbite 5k-ish?
Saturday, January 30, 2027, starting at 10:00 AM.
How much does it cost?
Entry starts at $30 before processing fees, and rises to $45 on Dec 31, 2026.
When does registration close?
Online registration closes Jan 30, 2027, unless the race fills first.
Is the entry fee high for Michigan?
At $30, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Michigan ($30).
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.
Can I donate to a cause when I register?
Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
What distances can I run?
5K, Other.
How big is it, and how fast?
In 2026, 333 runners finished the Perrin Brewing Company Frostbite 5K-ish; the median finish was 37:38 and the winner ran 21:15.
Does it sell out?
It can. 333 runners finished the Other in 2026, close to this year's cap of 375, so register early.
Where does it start?
5910 Comstock Park Drive, Comstock Park, MI 49321.
Is there a course map?
Yes, the organizers publish the route on Plotaroute; the link is under Start location and course.

From the organizers

WE ARE BACK!

You may need to bundle up...you may be ok running in shorts...you may need to do both in the same day! It's Michigan weather after all!

Join us on January 31, 2026 at Perrin Brewing Co. for some 5K-ish fun at the Perrin Brewing Frostbite 5k-ish. You might be asking what we mean by 5k-ish? No worries, we will be on the same route as in previous years, just moving the start and finish to one location, so the overall distance is slightly more than a 5k.

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