RRRC Frostbite 12K, presented by Final Gravity Brewing Co.

The 12K (7.46 miles) race will consist of 2 loops through Bryan Park. Course details will be posted at a later date.

Staggered starts

• We're using corrals of 25 runners/walkers starting every 3 minutes. 
• You will be asked to estimate your time for completing the 7.46-mile race during registration.
  • Corral 1 is reserved for runners who expect to complete the race at 7:00 minutes/mile pace or faster. 
  • All other corrals are open. All awards are based on chip time. 

One water stop will support runners The water stop will be hands-free and cup-less. Bring your own cup or bottle.

This is a road race conducted under the rules of USATF and RRCA. In consideration of the safety of all participants, the following are not allowed on the course during the race: baby joggers, baby strollers, animals on or off leash, skateboards, inline or roller skates, or bicycles. The use of personal music devices is strongly discouraged at this race. To enjoy all that our race has to offer and for the safety of all participants, RRRC encourages a headphone-free environment during the running of the Frostbite 12K.

YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR SAFETY. BE ALERT, WATCH FOR TRAFFIC & PAY ATTENTION TO YOUR FELLOW RUNNERS, COURSE MARSHALS, AND POLICE.

Race Shirts (in-person and virtual races)

• Race shirts are guaranteed to runners who register for the in-person or virtual event before January 12 at 11:59 PM, but we can’t guarantee that you will get the perfect size, color or fit of shirt. 
• A runner who registers after January 12 will not get a shirt at packet pick up. You may be able to get an unclaimed race shirt after the conclusion of the in-person race, while the supply of different size shirts lasts.
• Registrants for the virtual 12K may pick up their race shirts at packet pick up on Saturday, January 23 or may pay to have their shirt and medal (if eligible) mailed to them.

Finisher Medals 

• All runners/walkers completing the in-person Frostbite 12K will receive a finisher medal at the finish line.
• The first 225 registrants for the virtual Frostbite 12K will receive a finisher medal.

Awards (in-person race only)

• There will be awards for top finishers: first, second and third place male and female overall; and top masters male and female.
• Place awards will be based on chip time. 
• There will be no awards ceremony after the race. All awards will be mailed after the event.

Because these are winter road races, runners must be 9 years old or older to participate in the in-person 12K race and 5 years or older to participate in the virtual 12K race.

12K Registration

Pricing

• 12K in-person race (capped at 225 participants): 
  • On-line registration prices until Friday, January 22 @ 11:59 PM are: RRRC members - $30 plus processing fee; non-members - $40 plus processing fee
  • If the race is not at capacity, prices on-line and on-site (bib pick up, Saturday, January 23 and race day, Sunday, January 24) are: RRRC members $35 and non-members $45 plus processing fee (Credit Card only please)
• 12K virtual race:
  • On-line registration prices until Sunday, January 24 @ 11:59 PM are: RRRC members - $30 plus processing fee; non-members - $40 plus processing fee

Youth Pricing: For all 12K runners 5-12 years of age, the price is $10 plus processing fee for both the in-person and virtual race. Youth runners do receive a medal if they are a finisher of the in-person 12K or are one of the first 225 registered participants for the virtual 12K. Youth runners do not receive a race shirt, but may purchase a shirt (adult sizes only) for $8.00 during registration until January 12.

Any discounts will be applied at check out.

Waitlist

If race registrations for the in-person Frostbite 12K reach the participant cap of 225 runners/walkers, you may sign up on the waitlist. Selection from the waitlist will be on a first-come, first-served basis, as spots become available. 

Refund Policy

Registrants for the in-person Frostbite 12K may request a partial refund and withdraw from the race before Sunday, January 17, 2021 @ 11:59 PM. Refunds will be 75% of the registration fee for those withdrawing before Sunday, January 10, 2021 and 50% of the registration fee for those withdrawing after that date. To request a refund, log into your RunSignup account, find Frostbite 12K under your Upcoming Races, and click "Manage Registration." 

Registrants for the in-person Frostbite 12K may also transfer to the virtual Frostbite 12K at no-cost through Friday, January 22, 2021.

If the in-person Frostbite 12K must be cancelled, there will be no refunds. All registered runners will be transferred to the virtual Frostbite 12K.

There are no refund options for registrants for the virtual Frostbite 12K.

All entry fees and processing fees are non-transferable. Registrations cannot be deferred to a later race. Bib numbers are not transferrable. In the event of postponements or cancellation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances, there will be no refunds.

Registrants for the in-person Frostbite 12K have two options to pick up their bib, timing chip, and shirt (if registered by January 12): 

• Pick up on Saturday, January 23, 11:30 AM – 5:00 PM @ Lucky Road Run Shop - Willow Lawn (1601 Willow Lawn Drive, Richmond)
• Pick up on race day Sunday, January 24, 7:30 AM - 8:45 AM @ Bryan Park

There is a $5.00 fee for replacing a lost or forgotten bib and chip on race day.

Registrants for the virtual Frostbite 12K have two options to receive their race shirt (if registered by January 12) and medal (if one of the first 300 registrants):

• Pick up on Saturday, January 23, 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM @ Lucky Road Run Shop - Willow Lawn (1601 Willow Lawn Drive, Richmond)
• Select and pay for shipping during race registration. Your shirt and/or medal will be mailed to you after January 24.

We encourage you to visit our presenting sponsor Final Gravity Brewing Co. anytime, but especially after the in-person race on Sunday, January 24. Final Gravity Brewing Co. will open at 9:30 AM on Sunday, January 24. The River City Pizza food truck will be there at 10:30 AM.

Final Gravity Brewing Co. has outside seating with patio heaters and socially-distanced seating in the taproom.

Final Gravity Brewing Co. is located at 6118 Lakeside Ave, Richmond, VA 23228 -- less than 2 miles north on Lakeside Avenue from Bryan Park. 

The in-person race is scheduled rain/snow/shine. In the event of weather or unforeseen circumstances that cause the race to be postponed or cancelled, an email will be sent to all participants. In the event of postponements or cancellation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances, there will be no refunds.

Mara George and Chris Mason