Want to avoid the winter blues? Get motivated with the 35th Annual Frostbite Races presented by Advent Health!
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 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.
- Concise & clear communication via email and text
Permit pending government approval | Race date & course subject to change
*Backup date in the event of inclement weather: Sunday, February 28th*
Discounted pricing for kids 12 and under!
Now through February 7th, 5k participants age 12 and under can register for only $25 — just enter their birthdate at checkout and the discount applies automatically. The price goes up to $30 February 8th. All 5k participants still get a finisher medal, and don’t forget — the free shirt deadline is January 17th!
Swag + Medals
10k Swag
Register before January 17th at midnight and receive a dri-fit race shirt FREE with your registration!
After that date, shirts will only be available for $25 in limited quantities and sizes.
 |  |
5k + 1-Mile Swag
Register before January 17th at midnight and receive a short sleeve Bella Canvas Frostbite shirt FREE with your registration!
After that date, shirts will only be available for $25 in limited quantities and sizes.
| ADULT SHIRT | KIDS SHIRT |
|---|---|
 |  |
All participants will receive a commemorative finisher medal after the race!
 |
Packet Pickup + Wellness Expo
Pre-event Packet Pickup
- Friday, February 19th at the Lelia Patterson Center
- 12:00 - 2:00 PM
Race Day Packet Pickup
- Sunday, February 21st (race day) at the Lelia Patterson Center
- 12:30 - 2:00 PM
- Pickup will end promptly at 2:00pm
NOTE: Please opt in to receive text messages from iDaph Events. We’ll use text messages only to send your Event Guide and important event updates, including weather alerts, schedule changes, cancellations, or emergency information. We will never send advertising or promotional messages. If you opt out, you will miss important or time-sensitive information about the event.
The Family Fun Day and Wellness Expo at the Lelia Patterson Center returns this year! It will be held indoors in the gym on race day, from 1:00pm - 4:30pm. Enjoy local vendors, live music, family games and activities, and yummy food and drinks.
CASH Prizes for the 10k!
CASH PRIZES FOR THE 10K!
'Dive in', run your fastest 10k and beat the penguin to win!
Cash prizes will be awarded to 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!
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.
Did you register to participate in person but can't make it on race day? You have options!
We understand that plans can change! If you're unable to participate in your registered event, we offer several options to help, including switching to the virtual event, deferring your entry, or requesting a change in race distance. These options provide flexibility while helping offset the administrative time and costs associated with registration changes.
#1 VIRTUAL EVENT: You can transfer your registration to the virtual event at any point before the start of the race. The virtual event gives you the flexibility to train and race from wherever you call home, on your schedule. Plus, you still get the awesome race swag! Complete your race at a time and place that works best for you—whether that's your neighborhood streets, favorite trail, or a destination run. Submit your results online and celebrate your accomplishment with runners from across the country. Virtual swag will be shipped after the event. Email support@idaph.net to request the transfer.
NOTE: Transfers to the virtual event within two weeks prior to the event will incur a $12 charge to cover packaging and shipping.
#2 DEFERRAL: If you're unable to participate, you may request a deferral up to 15 days before race day. Requests received after this deadline cannot be accommodated.
Deferral Fees
Half Marathon & Marathon: $25
5K, 8K & 10K: $15
To request a deferral, simply purchase the Deferral option from the Race Store on the registration platform.
Once your request is processed, you'll receive a digital iDaph Events gift card equal to your registration fee (less processing and service fees.) The gift card may be used to register for any iDaph-owned Signature Event or given to a friend or family member for use toward their registration. Gift Cards are not redeemable for client/partner events.
Participants who purchased the pre-event shipping option are not eligible for a deferral once their race packet has been shipped. Packets are typically packed for shipment three weeks prior to race day.
Any eligible additional products or add-ons purchased with your registration will be refunded when your transfer or deferral is processed.
#3 RACE DISTANCE CHANGE: You may switch from one distance to another within the same event. There will be no refunds for any price difference when dropping down. When moving up, you will be required to pay the price difference before the transfer is made. Participants who purchased the pre-event shipping option and had their race bibs mailed in advance will be required to attend packet pickup to swap their bib. Email support@idaph.net to request the change in distance.
TRANSFERS BETWEEN PARTICIPANTS: Transfers between participants are prohibited. Running with another participant's bib creates serious safety and timing issues. Emergency responders and race officials rely on the registration information associated with each bib, including emergency contacts and medical information. If someone is wearing another person's bib, medical care could be delayed or based on incorrect information, and the wrong emergency contact could be notified.
Bib swapping also compromises the integrity of race results and awards. If the registered participant and the person wearing the bib are different ages or genders, overall and age group results can be incorrect, affecting multiple participants.
Participants found running with another person's bib will be automatically disqualified. Individuals participating without registering ("bandits") or wearing another participant's bib will be banned from future iDaph Events.
We suggest that if you want to ‘give’ your entry to a friend/family member that you use the ‘DEFERRAL’ option. You will receive an iDaph Gift card and you can gift this to your friend or family member to get signed up.
REFUNDS: Our team begins planning and investing in your race experience months before race day. Expenses such as permits, insurance, medals, shirts, timing, supplies, and staffing are incurred well in advance of the event. For this reason, all registrations are non-refundable.
In the event the race is canceled, postponed, modified, or impacted by severe weather, natural disasters, public safety concerns, government actions, or other circumstances beyond our control, refunds will not be issued.
We understand that plans can change and injuries happen. While refunds are not available, participants have options such as moving to a different race distance, switching to the virtual event, or deferring their registration in accordance with the event's registration policies and deadlines.
CANCELLATION & EVENT MODIFICATION: The safety of our participants, volunteers, spectators, and community is our highest priority. If circumstances beyond our control—including, but not limited to, severe weather, natural disasters, public safety concerns, government actions, emergency situations, course conditions, or the inability to obtain or maintain required permits—affect the event, iDaph Events reserves the right to modify, delay, shorten, postpone, cancel, or convert the event to a virtual experience.
Should the event be converted to a virtual event, all in-person registrations will automatically be transferred to the virtual option, and participant swag will be mailed at no additional charge.
Event schedule
- Fri, February 19, 2027 12:00 PM - Pre-event Packet Pickup at The Lelia Patterson Center (12:00pm - 2:00pm)
- Sun, February 21, 2027 12:30 PM - Race Day Packet Pickup at The Lelia Patterson Center (12:30 pm - 2:00pm)
- Sun, February 21, 2027 1:00 PM - The Family Fun Day and Wellness Expo (1:00pm - 4:30pm)
- Sun, February 21, 2027 1:45 PM - 1 Mile Fun Run Starts
- Sun, February 21, 2027 2:30 PM - 5k and 10k Races Start at The Lelia Patterson Center
- Sun, February 21, 2027 3:30 PM - 5k Awards Ceremony (approximate)
- Sun, February 21, 2027 4:00 PM - 10k Awards Ceremony (approximate)
- Sun, February 21, 2027 4:00 PM - Course Cutoff
Registration fees
Where pricing applies, shown amounts include mandatory charges, items, and fees.
1 Mile Fun Run (un-timed) Opening soon
Includes finisher medal, free shirt until deadline, complimentary race photos, complimentary parking, goody bag and entry into the Family Fun Day and Wellness Expo!
-
$28.88
In-Person 5k Opening soon
Registration opens in 12 days 17 hours-
Includes finisher medal, free shirt until deadline, complimentary race photos, complimentary parking, goody bag and entry into the Family Fun Day and Wellness Expo!
-
$50.38
Early Registration
Sep 24 – Nov 22 -
$53.06
Registration
Nov 23 – Jan 10 -
$55.75
Late Registration
Jan 11 – Feb 14 -
$61.13
Race Week Registration
Feb 15 – Feb 21
-
In-Person 10k Opening soon
Registration opens in 12 days 17 hours-
Includes finisher medal, free shirt until deadline, complimentary race photos, complimentary parking, goody bag and entry into the Family Fun Day and Wellness Expo!
-
$61.13
Early Registration
Sep 24 – Nov 22 -
$66.50
Registration
Nov 23 – Jan 10 -
$71.88
Late Registration
Jan 11 – Feb 14 -
$77.25
Race Week Registration
Feb 15 – Feb 21
-
Virtual 5k Opening soon
Registration opens in 12 days 17 hours-
NOT PARTICIPATING IN-PERSON
-
$50.38
Early Registration
Sep 24 – Nov 22 -
$53.06
Registration
Nov 23 – Jan 10 -
$55.75
Late Registration
Jan 11 – Feb 14 -
$61.13
Race Week Registration
Feb 15 – Feb 21
-
Virtual 10k Opening soon
Registration opens in 12 days 17 hours-
NOT PARTICIPATING IN-PERSON
-
$61.13
Early Registration
Sep 24 – Nov 22 -
$66.50
Registration
Nov 23 – Jan 10 -
$71.88
Late Registration
Jan 11 – Feb 14 -
$77.25
Race Week Registration
Feb 15 – Feb 21
-
Contact information
- Event contact
- iDaph Events
- Phone
- 8286840812
- Website
- Visit website
Sponsors
-
Presenting Sponsors
-
-
Corporate Sponsor
-
-
Race Partners
-
