2024
Frigid 10K and Frosty 5K
Sunday, March 17th, 2024
Collective Arts Brewery
Join us on Sunday, March 17th, 2024 for the iconic Frigid 10K and Frosty 5K! NEW this year, the race will start and end at Collective Arts Brewery. Everyone who participates will get a technical shirt, a one of a kind finisher medal, hot STAGG Chilli a the finish line and more!
This event is supporting Joseph Brant Hospital Foundation.
This year's race is raising funds for Joseph Brant Hospital's Mental Health and Addictions Program. Donations will support the Mental Health and Addictions (MHA) Program at Joseph Brant Hospital (JBH), which provides a full-continuum model of care, planned and designed according to needs of the patients in our community.
What's Included
WE ARE ALL SOLD OUT OF SHIRTS!
Register early and get a technical shirt!
Mens and Women's sizing available. Register early as sizing is limited!
The 2024 Finisher Medal is Truly One of a Kind!
The medal opens up to reveal a picture on the inside!
Everyone who places in their age category will receive a trophy!
The top three people in each age category will receive a special trophy during the awards ceremony taking place after the race.
In-Person Race Details
Cancellation Policy
Please note that if the in-person event cannot proceed as planned, it will be switched to a virtual race. In the case of cancellation of the in-person race, we will not be issuing any refunds or returning the difference in pricing. You will still receive your race kit and can complete your race on your own and submit your results.
Race Start Times
10:00AM - 5KM and 10KM race start
Race Results:
The 2024 Frigid 10K and Frosty 5K will be timed through Speed River Timing. Race results will be available as soon as you cross the finish line at Speedrivertiming.com.
Parking:
There will be NO PARKING permitted at Collective Arts as that is where we will be setting up the event. Nearby parking is available at the lots listed below. We recommend car pooling if possible.
The park across the street from Brewery off of Ferguson Ave N
Awards Ceremony
An awards ceremony for overall winners and age category winners will take place inside of the brewery starting at 10:45AM. Anyone who places top three in their age category will receive a trophy!
Race kit pickup:
You can pick up your race kit during any of the times listed below. You may have someone else pick up your race kit on your behalf. In order to have someone else pick up for you, they must have a copy of your registration confirmation.
IMPORTANT: If you can't make the race, you CANNOT under any circumstances give your bib to another runner who is not registered for the race. It is illegal to run under someone else's identity and for safety reasons we need to know all of the runners participating in the race. You will be asked to show proof of photo ID when picking up your race bib. If someone else is picking up your race kit on your behalf they must provide a copy of your race registration confirmation.
RACE KIT PICKUP DATES:
Please only pick up during the times listed, we will only be at the stores with the race kits during these times.
Stoney Creek Running Room Store
Mountain Locks Plaza,
1791 Stone Church Rd E Unit 4005,
Stoney Creek, ON
12:00Noon - 5:00PM
Stoney Creek Running Room Store
Mountain Locks Plaza,
1791 Stone Church Rd E Unit 4005,
Stoney Creek, ON
11:00AM - 4:00PM
Collective Arts Brewery
207 Burlington St. E
Hamilton, ON
8:00AM - 9:30AM
Route Map
Hotels and Accommodations
Coming from out of town for the race? We have arranged some special rates for you at a few hotels in Hamilton!
The Laundry Rooms - Hamilton
Rate is valid for the night of March 16th and can be booked at the link below.
Frosty/ Frigid Race March 17, stay date March 16
Carmens Hotel - Hamilton
Runners can book by calling directly at 905-381-9898 opt. 1 or email us at reservations@carmenshotel.com and mention the company name “VRPRO” to receive the discounted rate of $187.99. The regular rate is $240.00.
Virtual Race Details
Track your virtual run/walk and submit your results for the 2024 Frigid 10K and Frosty 5K using the ASICS Runkeeper™ app
The virtual race can be completed anytime between February 26th, 2024 and March 31st, 2024. Participants registering for the virtual race will still get a finisher's shirt and medal. You can either have your race kit mailed to you, or pick it up during any of our scheduled race kit pickups. Details on how to track and submit virtual results are listed below.
How to track your run/walk and record your results using the RunkeeperTM app:
1. From your mobile device, go to your Race Roster dashboard for this event HERE
2. Click on the “Connect to my app” button, where you will be asked to confirm your name within the app (confirm your name and the event will be added to your app)
3. Revisit the Runkeeper™ app when you are ready to participate. From your start screen, click the flag symbol (bottom right) and select the race to start recording.
4. Complete your distance and save the activity. Your results will be automatically posted to the Race Roster leaderboard HERE
5. From the results page, click on your name to see your finisher summary
How to submit your results without RunkeeperTM app:
Please submit the results for your virtual race on the results page.
1. Make sure you are logged into your participant dashboard HERE.
2. Go to the virtual results page: https://results.raceroster.com/v2/en-US/results/9nt69a6mrdz39nwv/results
3. Click the submit a virtual result button
4. Enter your time it took you to complete the race and submit your results.
Everyone who posts their results will receive a virtual finisher's certificate.
Sponsors and Partners
Thank you to all of our Sponsors and Partners
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Event schedule
- Sun, March 17, 2024 8:00 AM - Race Day Race Kit Pickup
- Sun, March 17, 2024 9:30 AM - Opening Ceremonies
- Sun, March 17, 2024 10:00 AM - 5KM and 10KM Race Start
- Sun, March 17, 2024 10:45 AM - Award Ceremony Begins + STAGG Chilli Served
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
In-Person Frigid 10K Closed
Online registration closed-
Includes entry into the live event and it also includes a technical running shirt!
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CA$65.00
Early Bird Pricing
Nov 1 – Apr 30 -
CA$70.00
Regular Pricing Block 1
May 1 – Sep 30 -
CA$80.00
Regular Pricing Block 2
Oct 1 – Jan 28 -
CA$90.00
Late Pricing
Jan 29 – Mar 17
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In-Person Frosty 5K Closed
Online registration closed-
Includes entry into the live event and it also includes a technical running shirt!
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CA$65.00
Early Bird Pricing
Nov 1 – Apr 30 -
CA$70.00
Regular Pricing Block 1
May 1 – Sep 30 -
CA$80.00
Regular Pricing Block 2
Oct 1 – Jan 28 -
CA$90.00
Late Pricing
Jan 29 – Mar 17
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VIRTUAL Frigid 10K Closed
This pricing includes entry into the VIRTUAL event and it also includes a technical running shirt! Participate in the Frigid 10K virtually from wherever you are.
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CA$60.00Nov 1 - Mar 17
VIRTUAL Frosty 5K Closed
This pricing includes entry into the VIRTUAL event and it also includes a technical running shirt! Participate in the Frosty 5K virtually from wherever you are.
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CA$60.00Nov 1 - Mar 17
Contact information
- Event contact
- VR Pro Inc
- info@vrpro.ca