Events
5 Mile
Place
North Ridge Drive
Allison Park, PA US 15101
Description
The Frigid 5 Miler is back for its 20th year and promises to be better than ever. As ever, athletes will tackle the challenging North Ridge loop and once again, FINISH UP THAT MENACING FINAL HILL! But once you finish this grueling course, enjoy the delicious pancakes!
So come join us for a fun, thrilling, and meaningful FRIGID 5 RACE on January 14th.
POST-RACE PANCAKE BREAKFAST
GCXC is proud to announce that Coach Audrey Burgoon will be cooking pancakes for all the participants and volunteers again at this year's race. Head coach for the Urban Impact Run for A Reason Pittsburgh Marathon Team, Audrey is an amazing coach, volunteer, advocate, and runner. She has run multiple marathons and has assisted many local and national charities over the years including the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Every winter, you can find coach Audrey cooking up amazing breakfasts at local group runs all while raising money for charity. We are so excited to partner with coach Audrey this year and help raise money for the Urban Impact Foundation.
GCXC “Conquer the Cold” Winter Challenge
Conquer the Cold is back and colder than ever in 2025.
- 20th Annual Frigid 5 Miler - Sunday, January 12, 2025 at North Park
- 49th Annual Spring Thaw - Saturday, February 22, 2025 at North Park
- 25th Annual Sean T. Smith Memorial Just A Short Run - Saturday, March 29, 2025
This unique challenge is not for the faint of heart. With the infamous Frigid 5 final hill; the Spring Thaw winter temps, and JASR’s famous mile 1 climb, this challenge will surely bring out the best in runners of all abilities!
CREATE YOUR OWN CHALLENGE
The challenge is simple. Sign up for all 3 events at once, pick your distances at each race, and you are registered for the challenge. There are 16 different combinations to choose from. Eat your heart out Burger King! Our runners can have it their way.
NOTE: ONLY RUNNERS WHO REGISTER FOR THE CHALLENGE USING THE CHALLENGE BUNDLE TILE ARE ELIGIBLE FOR THE CHALLENGE PERKS. Registering for each race separately does not qualify as the challenge.
CHALLENGE BENEFITS & PERKS
All participants who complete the challenge will:
- Receive an exclusive, commemorative, GCXC “Conquer the Cold” Winter Challenge finishers medal at Just A Short Run on March 29, 2025.
- Medal reveal coming soon!
- Receive all individual race SWAG from Frigid 5, Spring Thaw, and Just A Short Run
- A commemorative 2025 Frigid 5, soft long-sleeved teeshirt and finisher medal
- A commemorative 2025 Spring Thaw tech 1/4 zip, and finisher medal
- A commemorative pair of 2025 25th Anniversary Just A Short Run running shorts and a finisher medal
- Pay only one transaction fee (not three!) when registering and save money
- Opportunity to purchase challenger only apparel to wear during your training
- Get huge kudos on your accomplishment from family, friends and fellow runners
- Experience immense pride as you conquer the winter chill, maintaining your training momentum as we head into spring 2025.
So what are you waiting for? Join the GCXC “Conquer the Cold” Winter Challenge and we will see you at kick-off on January 12th at the Frigid 5 Miler!
URBAN IMPACT FOUNDATION
Urban Impact was founded in 1995 by Pastor Ed and Tammy Glover after they felt a calling to reach youth in their neighborhood — the North Side of Pittsburgh. Over the past 25 years, they have grown to a staff of 35+ missionaries who all reside on the North Side and run programs in Athletics, Education, Performing Arts, and Options.
Vision Statement: We desire to see lives holistically transformed in our community one person, one family, and one block at a time
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