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Likely to sell out. 733 finished the 5K in 2026, and this year's cap is 700.
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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | 5K | Jan 23, 20279:00 AM | $34.95$39.95 after Oct 1, 2026 | 700 |
| 5K & Penguin Plunge | 5K | Jan 23, 20279:00 AM | $44.95$49.95 after Oct 1, 2026 | 700 |
| Penguin Plunge | Other | Jan 23, 20279:30 AM | $21.95$22.95 after Oct 1, 2026 | 400 |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $39.95 on Oct 1, 2026.
Online registration closes Jan 23, 2027, unless the race fills first.
At $34.95, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Utah ($35).
A typical finisher at a 5K in Utah runs 37:12, about 11:58 a mile, based on 55 races with published results. Women typically finish in 39:15 and men in 34:23.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:43 AM, and the 5K starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 4,500 feet above sea level, high enough that most runners from lower ground run noticeably slower.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
4400 W Center St, Provo, UT 84601
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Aggregated from official results (The Race Time) for Runtastic FRIGID. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
In 2026, the fastest tenth finished in 24:20 or better, the top quarter in 28:13, and half the field in 33:54; the last tenth came in after 50:02.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 24:06 | 19:47 |
| 20-29 | 21:06 | 18:01 |
| 30-39 | 22:26 | 17:59 |
| 40-49 | 25:23 | 20:53 |
| 50-59 | 30:43 | 27:54 |
| 60-69 | 31:41 | 30:56 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.
Up 7 percent since 2022.
All events combined, from official results.
From 2022 to 2026, the field went from 685 to 733 finishers, and the median time rose from 33:46 to 33:54.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 733 (+1%) | 33:54 | under 24:20 | 15:54 |
| 2025 | 726 (-15%) | 37:10 | under 26:04 | 18:49 |
| 2024 | 854 (+22%) | 34:13 | under 24:08 | 16:03 |
| 2023 | 698 (+2%) | 33:35 | under 23:25 | 15:37 |
| 2022 | 685 | 33:46 | under 23:10 | 17:08 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
About average for Utah 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 28:13, against 28:58 in a typical Utah 5K, so times here are about average.
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.
Around January 23 the day usually runs from 26°F at dawn to 36°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 9% of days. Cold snaps dip to 13°F and hot years reach 42°F.
Based on 80 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
What the organizers of Runtastic FRIGID cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
Where: Utah Lake State Park - Provo Boat Harbor. 4400 W Center St., Provo. When: Friday, January 22rd, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Please pick up your packet, bib number, shirt, and race swag at the packet pickup the day before the race. You must…
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