Want to avoid the winter blues? Get motivated with the 34th Annual Frostbite Races presented by Hunter Subaru!
Join the largest winter footrace in Henderson County for a fun-filled afternoon of running and family-friendly activities. Choose from a 10K, 5K run/walk, or a flat and fast 1-mile un-timed Fun Run - perfect for runners of all ages and abilities. Join us at the Lelia Patterson Center in Fletcher, NC for a day of fitness, fun, and frosty festivities. Register now and gear up for the coolest race of the year!
Here’s what you get:
- Free Long or Short Sleeve Shirt: Every participant receives a free shirt with registration (until the deadline)
- Commemorative Finisher Medal: Cross that finish line with pride knowing you’ve earned a special medal
- One-of-a-kind Prizes: Show off your prizes for overall and top winners in age groups.
- Cash Prizes: The competition is on! Win cash prizes if you’re in the top three male and female runners of the 10k race.
- Family Fun and Wellness Expo: You don’t want to miss out on the fun with Flurry the Penguin at the Lelia Patterson Center.
- Supporting the Community: By participating, you’re supporting iDream Athletes Foundation through your donations and fundraising efforts.
Permit pending government approval | Race date & course subject to change
*Backup date in the event of inclement weather: Sunday, February 22nd*
Swag + Medals
10k Swag
Register before January 18th at midnight and receive a long sleeve, Dri-fit race shirt, available in men's and women's sizes, FREE with your registration!
After that date, shirts will only be available for $30 in limited quantities and sizes.
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5k + 1-Mile Swag
Register before January 18th at midnight and receive a short sleeve, custom, Bella Canvas Frostbite shirt FREE with your registration!
After that date, shirts will only be available for $25 in limited quantities and sizes.
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Want both shirts? No problem! You'll have the option to purchase the other shirt during registration!
All participants will receive a commemorative finisher medal after the race!
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Ship my race bib + shirt DEADLINE: February 1st at midnight!
Avoid the stress and the lines of packet pickup! We'll ship your race bib and shirt approximately 1 1/2 - 2 weeks before the race, so all you'll have to do is show up, ready to run. This option can be purchased during registration, or afterwards from the Race Store until February 1st at midnight.
Cash prizes for the 10k!
'Dive in', run your fastest 10k and beat the penguin to win!
There will be cash prizes for the overall top three male and female winners of the 10k!
1st place - $100
2nd place - $75
3rd place - $50
Must be present at the awards ceremony to accept your cash prize!
Packet Pickup + Wellness Expo
CLICK HERE for Packet Pickup + Wellness Expo schedule and details.
5k & 10k races: Kids 12 and under are required to be with a registered parent
Since both the 5k and 10k courses are open to traffic and run through various intersections, no child 12 or under should be unsupervised while running. If you're planning to register a child of that age, per our insurance requirements, plan to register yourself and run with them at all times.
Event schedule
- Fri, February 13, 2026 12:00 PM - Pre-event Packet Pickup at The Lelia Patterson Center (12:00pm - 2:00pm)
- Sun, February 15, 2026 12:30 PM - Race Day Packet Pickup at The Lelia Patterson Center (12:30 pm - 2:00pm)
- Sun, February 15, 2026 1:00 PM - The Family Fun Day and Wellness Expo (1:00pm - 4:30pm)
- Sun, February 15, 2026 1:45 PM - 1 Mile Fun Run Starts
- Sun, February 15, 2026 2:30 PM - 5k and 10k Races Start at The Lelia Patterson Center
- Sun, February 15, 2026 3:30 PM - 5k Awards Ceremony (approximate)
- Sun, February 15, 2026 4:00 PM - 10k Awards Ceremony (approximate)
- Sun, February 15, 2026 4:00 PM - Course Cutoff
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
In-Person 5k
Price changes in 1 month 14 days-
Includes finisher medal, free shirt until deadline, complimentary race photos, goody bag & entry into the Family Fun Day & Wellness Expo!
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Register for In-Person 5k$45.00
Early Registration
Now registering Sep 18 – Nov 16 -
$47.69
Registration
Nov 17 – Jan 4 -
$50.38
Late Registration
Jan 5 – Feb 8 -
$55.75
Race Week Registration
Feb 9 – Feb 15
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In-Person 10k
Price changes in 1 month 14 days-
Includes finisher medal, free shirt until deadline, complimentary race photos, goody bag & entry into the Family Fun Day & Wellness Expo!
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Register for In-Person 10k$55.75
Early Registration
Now registering Sep 18 – Nov 16 -
$61.13
Registration
Nov 17 – Jan 4 -
$66.50
Late Registration
Jan 5 – Feb 8 -
$71.88
Race Week Registration
Feb 9 – Feb 15
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1 Mile Fun Run (un-timed)
Includes finisher medal, free shirt until deadline, complimentary race photos, goody bag & entry into the Family Fun Day & Wellness Expo!
Virtual 5k
NOT PARTICIPATING IN-PERSON
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Register for Virtual 5k$45.00Sep 18 - Feb 15
Virtual 10k
NOT PARTICIPATING IN-PERSON
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Register for Virtual 10k$61.13Sep 18 - Feb 15
Contact information
- Event contact
- iDaph Events
- Phone
- 8286840812
- Website
- Visit website
Sponsors
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Race Partners
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