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World Snow Frosty Fox 5k 2027

Date: Sunday, January 17, 2027
Start time: 10:30 AM start (Chicago)
Location: Stillwater, Minnesota
Entry fee: From Free · goes up to $30 on Nov 1, 2026
Fundraising: Takes optional donations when you register

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Events and entry fees

Event	Distance	When	Entry fee	Cap
Dashing through the snow kids run	Kids	Jan 17, 202710:30 AM	Free	–
World Snow Frosty Fox 5k	5K	Jan 17, 202711:00 AM	$25$30 after Nov 1, 2026	–

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

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

Dashing through the snow kids run: Free until Jan 17.
World Snow Frosty Fox 5k: $25 until Nov 1, then $30 until Jan 17, then $35 until Jan 17.

Online registration closes Jan 17, 2027, unless the race fills first.

How the price compares

At $25, entry is about 29 percent below a typical 5K in Minnesota, which costs $35 right now.

What a typical finish looks like

A typical finisher at a 5K in Minnesota runs 34:48, about 11:12 a mile, based on 74 races with published results. Women typically finish in 37:09 and men in 30:40.

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:45 AM, and the Dashing through the snow kids run starts at 10:30 AM. The start sits about 880 feet above sea level.

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

Start location and course

101 Water St S, Stillwater, MN 55082

Directions to the start

The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.

Typical race-day weather

Around January 17 the day usually runs from 7°F at dawn to 25°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 5% of days. Cold snaps dip to -13°F and hot years reach 35°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: 101 Water St S, Stillwater, MN 55082Map
Course: Road
Start elevation: About 880 feet
Donations: Accepted when you register
Distances: 5K, Kids
Editions: 2027 (Jan 17, 2027), 2026 (Jan 18, 2026)

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Quick answers

When is World Snow Frosty Fox 5k?: Sunday, January 17, 2027, starting at 10:30 AM.
How much does it cost?: Entry starts at Free before processing fees, and rises to $30 on Nov 1, 2026.
When does registration close?: Online registration closes Jan 17, 2027, unless the race fills first.
Is the entry fee high for Minnesota?: At $25, entry is about 29 percent below a typical 5K in Minnesota, which costs $35 right now.
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, Kids.
Where does it start?: 101 Water St S, Stillwater, MN 55082.

From the organizers

Join us for the 2nd Annual World Snow Frosty Fox 5K!

Run a scenic course along the St. Croix River, enjoy internationally renowned snow sculptures, and finish with a breathtaking view of Stillwater’s iconic Lift Bridge.

Festivities include a separate kids’ races, mascot shananigans, and a post-race raffle for world snow merch and Stillwater Chamber of Commerce "Chamber Bucks".

More information about the race can be found at: https://www.wildriverrunning.com/frosty-fox-5k/