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Runtastic FRIGID 2027

Date
Saturday, January 23, 2027
Start time
9:00 AM start (Denver)
Location
Provo, Utah
Entry fee
From $21.95 · goes up to $39.95 on Oct 1, 2026
Included with entry
Includes a hat
Fundraising
Takes optional donations when you register
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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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Events and entry fees

EventDistanceWhenEntry feeCap
5K5KJan 23, 20279:00 AM$34.95$39.95 after Oct 1, 2026700
5K & Penguin PlungeAquathlonOpen water swimJan 23, 20279:00 AM$44.95$49.95 after Oct 1, 2026700
Penguin PlungeOtherJan 23, 20279:30 AM$21.95$22.95 after Oct 1, 2026400

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

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The 5K fee goes up to $39.95 on Oct 1, 2026.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

  • 5K: $34.95 until Oct 1, then $39.95 until Nov 27, then $39.95 until Dec 1, then $49.95 until Jan 1, then $54.95 until Jan 22, then $59.95 until Jan 23.
  • 5K & Penguin Plunge: $44.95 until Oct 1, then $49.95 until Nov 27, then $49.95 until Dec 1, then $59.95 until Jan 1, then $64.95 until Jan 22, then $69.95 until Jan 23.
  • Penguin Plunge: $21.95 until Oct 1, then $22.95 until Nov 27, then $22.95 until Dec 1, then $24.95 until Jan 1, then $34.95 until Jan 22, then $39.95 until Jan 23.

Online registration closes Jan 23, 2027, unless the race fills first.

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:43 AM, and the 5K starts at 9:00 AM.

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

Start location and course

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.

733
finishers
33:54
median (10:56 /mi)
15:54
winning time
54% / 46%
women / men
median 33:5418:211:04:13
Finish times, fastest to slowest. Each bar is a slice of the field; the dashed line is the median.

Aggregated from official results (The Race Time) for Runtastic FRIGID. Individual finisher names are not stored here.

How fast do you need to be at Runtastic FRIGID?

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.

Third place by age group, 2026 5K
AgeWomenMen
Under 2024:0619:47
20-2921:0618:01
30-3922:2617:59
40-4925:2320:53
50-5930:4327:54
60-6931:4130:56

Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.

What would my time get me?

Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.

Finishers by year

Up 7 percent since 2022.

All events combined, from official results.

Runtastic FRIGID 5K year by year

From 2022 to 2026, the field went from 685 to 733 finishers, and the median time rose from 33:46 to 33:54.

YearFinishersMedianFastest tenthWinner
2026733 (+1%)33:54under 24:2015:54
2025726 (-15%)37:10under 26:0418:49
2024854 (+22%)34:13under 24:0816:03
2023698 (+2%)33:35under 23:2515:37
202268533:46under 23:1017:08

From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.

How fast is it?

Faster than most US 5Ks

The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 28:13, against 29:52 in a typical US 5K, so times here run 6 percent faster.

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.

From the race's page

What the organizers of Runtastic FRIGID cover on their registration page, in brief.

Schedule and packet pickup

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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Race details

Where
4400 W Center St, Provo, UT 84601Map
Course
Road
Included with entry
Beanie and Gloves; Beanie and gloves
Donations
Accepted when you register
Distances
Aquathlon, 5K, Other
Editions
2027 (Jan 23, 2027), 2026 (Jan 24, 2026), 2025 (Jan 25, 2025), 2024 (Jan 27, 2024), 2023 (Jan 28, 2023), 2022 (Jan 29, 2022)

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Quick answers

When is Runtastic FRIGID?
Saturday, January 23, 2027, starting at 9:00 AM.
How much does it cost?
Entry starts at $21.95 before processing fees, and rises to $39.95 on Oct 1, 2026.
When does registration close?
Online registration closes Jan 23, 2027, unless the race fills first.
Do athletes get a shirt or medal?
Entry includes a hat, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
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 are offered?
Aquathlon, 5K, Other.
How big is it, and how fast?
In 2026, 733 athletes finished the 5K; the median finish was 33:54 and the winner finished in 15:54.
Does it sell out?
It can. 733 athletes finished the 5K in 2026, close to this year's cap of 700, so register early.
Is it a fast course?
The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 28:13, against 29:52 in a typical US 5K, so times here run 6 percent faster.
Where does it start?
4400 W Center St, Provo, UT 84601.

From the organizers

Are You BRAVE Enough to Take the Plunge?

Dare to conquer Utah’s FREEZING COLD winter weather at the Runtastic FRIGID 5K and Penguin Plunge!

Kick off your year with Utah’s premier winter event! Our Beautiful, Fast, and Fun 5K course includes the Provo Delta River Trailhead, with stunning views of Utah Lake and the surrounding mountains.

Cross the finish line, then take the dare for the ultimate challenge: the Penguin Plunge! Brave the FRIGID waters of Utah State Lake for epic bragging rights!

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