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Frosty 5K

January 25, 2025 Waukesha, WI 53186 US

Events

Run

5K

$32.50 9:00AM CST Price increases after January 3, 2025 at 11:59pm CST
Walk

Walk - 1.75 miles

$32.50 9:00AM CST Price increases after January 3, 2025 at 11:59pm CST
Kid's Run

1K Kiddo's Race

$0 8:45AM CST Registration ends January 25, 2025 at 9:30am CST
Open to ages 10 and under.

Location

Frame Park
1120 Baxter St
Waukesha, WI 53186 US


Information

Brrrrr… it’s chilly out there! But at the Waukesha JanBoree, we embrace the cold with a “No Mopin’, Nose Nippin’, Cold Snappin’ Good Time!” Join us for the Frosty 5K, part of both the JanBoree festivities and the Wisconsin Chilly Willy Winter Run Series. It’s the perfect excuse to bundle up, lace up your running shoes, and embrace the crisp winter air.

Bring the whole family and enjoy over 35 exciting events happening across Waukesha all weekend long. As for the race, it’s a fast and flat two-lap course around the scenic Fox River in beautiful Frame Park, accessible to all ages and abilities.

We won’t sugarcoat it—January can be cold. But year after year, hundreds of hardy runners brave the elements to celebrate winter in true Wisconsin style. Don’t miss out—join us for the Frosty 5K and discover why it’s a JanBoree favorite!


Pets

Sorry, pets are not permitted at this event. It is a City ordinance.


What does a Frosty 5K run look like?


Course

The 5K course is super flat and fast and accessible to runners or all ages and abilities. The course is two laps around the Fox River using paved trails within the park. Walkers should stay right so that faster runners can pass them. All runners will run by the finish line after their first lap (not through) -- on their second lap, runners will run through the finish line. In order to accommodate a shared start/finish line, the 5K course is slightly longer (about 5.5 km, or 3.4 miles).

Walkers will complete  one lap around the park.

Course Map (PDF)

Aid Station

There will be one aid station on course at the finish line (see course map). Runners will pass the aid station approximately 1.2 miles into their run. The aid station will have water.


Schedule & Packet Pick-up

PLEASE BRING YOUR EMAIL RECEIPT WITH YOU! 

You do not need to print it, but we will need to scan the QR code on the email receipt, so please have your email accessible on your mobile device or save a picture of your receipt with the QR code to your device’s image library. We strongly encourage you to pick up your packet early. 

Schedule

Early Packet Pickup - Friday, January 24, 2025
Rogan's Shoes - Brookfield
19770 W Bluemound Rd
Brookfield, WI 53045
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
We understand that things come up and you might be running late, but unfortunately, we’re unable to stay past 1:00 PM for early packet pickup. Why? Because we need to head back to the office to pack and prepare for the race. Thanks for understanding, and we’re sorry for any inconvenience!

Saturday, January 25 - Race Site: Schuetze Rec Center at Frame Park
8:00 am Packet Pick-up
8:45 am Kiddo's 1K Run
9:00 am Race Starts
10:00 am Course Closes

Picking up more than one packet

If you are picking up for more than a couple people, please do the following:
1. Put all of their QR codes on one sheet of paper OR
2. Write all of their names on one sheet of paper (last name, first name, t-shirt).

That will make your life a whole lot easier when you go to hand out the info to your team.

Packet Pickup FAQ

Can I pick up another person's packet? Yep
Do I need an ID? Do pigs fly?
Can I register at packet pickup? Yep
Can I pick up my packet race day? Yep
Can I transfer my race to someone else before the race? Yep


Everyone who is registered by noon Friday, January 10 will be guaranteed a custom cotton unisex Frosty 5K t-shirt. After that, t-shirts will be available while online supplies last. Any extra shirts will be distributed after the race on a first come, first served basis. About t-shirts.

Upgrade to a long sleeve for only $5.00.


Hot Chocolate Bar!

It's back for the 2024-25 Chilly Willy Series Races -- Our famous hot chocolate bar!!!

Meet your friends after the race for a quick warm up at our hot chocolate bar. Complete with a huge selection of the tastiest treats, you'll find all you need to make a great cup of hot Chocolate after a cold run. You'll find our hot chocolate bar at all of our Chilly Willy Series runs. We'll also typically announce awards after the race over a nice cup of hot chocolate, so its definitely the place to be after the race!


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Awards

Your race time and age group result are available online after you cross the finish line - select RESULTS from the menu above. All participants will receive a finisher woodle from Ridgeway Woodworks and the top 3 male & female finishers in 5-year age groups will receive a custom woodle. An awards ceremony will take place at the race. Awards can also be picked up after the race at Silver Circle's Global Headquarters in Oconomowoc, WI.

Your age is based on the date of the last event in the Chilly Willy Winter Run Series.

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New This Year!

The overall male and female winners will receive a hand made winter hat. These hats are made by Catie Lopez and you will find her at many of our events both running and offering other items for sale. 


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Average Joe & Jane Awards

The Average Joe & Jane Awards are back for the 5K Chilly Willy Winter Run Series! The award is presented to the male and female runner that finished in the exact middle of all runners. Winners of the award will receive a T-shirt and custom woodle from Ridgeway Woodworks!


SCSE Wants To Save You Money

At registration checkout, you will be given the option to share to Facebook that you've registered for a super fun event with SCSE! For every 3 people you get to register for the same event using your unique link, you'll get $10 back from your registration.

On your emailed registration receipt, there will be a registration link that you can forward to your friends to let them know they should join you on your next adventure! For every 3 friends you get to register for the event using your unique email link, you'll get $10 back on your registration!


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Volunteers

We need volunteers for everything from aid station support to course marshals. If you or your group have an interest in volunteering, we would greatly appreciate the assistance. All volunteers can run a future race at no charge.

Register to volunteer HERE. If you have questions about registration or have a group to volunteer, contact us.

 

 


Timing

The race is chip timed by Silver Circle Sports Events, LLC with a chip start. Your time will start when you cross the start line and stops when you cross the finish line.

How to wear your bib.


Race Insurance

We get it—life happens! That’s why we recommend purchasing event insurance during checkout.

What is RegShield Insurance?
Race insurance, provided by RegShield (a FanShield product), offers peace of mind by reimbursing the registration cost if you’re unable to attend due to covered reasons, including:

  • Accident
  • Illness
  • Family emergency

Need Help with Insurance?
RegShield is a third-party provider. For any questions related to your plan, contact FanShield:
📧 help@fanshield.com
📞 1-844-849-4827 EXT. 1


Charity Partner

Silver Circle Foundation, Inc 501(c)3 is dedicated to supporting the needs of our firefighters, police officers, veterans, and troops serving overseas through charitable giving, care packages, and fundraising.

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Weather / Refund Policy

Refunds are not permitted for any reason.

The event will be held unless severe weather occurs. In the event of severe weather, the race director may delay or cancel the event. If the event is canceled, there will be no refunds. Silver Circle Sports Events has a NO REFUND policy.

How to transfer, defer, change shirt sizes and change distances

  • Login into RunSignUp.com
  • Select your Profile.
  • Scroll down to the race you would like to modify.
  • Select "Manage Registration".
  • All of your options will be listed in the menu.
  • *Deferrals must be completed 10 days prior to event.

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Workplace Wellness Program Partnerships

Are you involved with a workplace wellness program? We’d love to help!

Here’s how it works:

  • Contact us with your workplace information.
  • We will create a code for your wellness members to use at registration checkout that will waive or discount the registration fee. You can offer any discount amount your workplace wellness program allows.
  • The day after the race, we will send you an invoice that can be paid online.

 


Contact Us

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