The Spring Thaw

Head back to the Rose Barn after you finish to warm up and have some delicious soup! This will definitely be one of your best post-race meals this winter.

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!