3.1 MILES. YOUR PACE.
9:00 am – Saturday, December 19, 2026
Front Range Community College | Fort Collins
Race it. Jog it. Walk every step. Come for a PR, come with your crew, or come dressed as a Christmas tree.
THE COURSE
FAST ENOUGH TO RACE. FRIENDLY ENOUGH TO WALK.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The 5k race starts and finishes at Front Range Community College and runs through beautiful Clarendon Hills neighborhood.
3.1 Miles | 162 ft of climbing | 162ft of descending A little uphill, A little downhill, some flat, and some challenge. This course has enough variety to keep things interesting without requiring mountain legs. Everything you need to burn that holiday stress and leave feeling refreshed.
There’s one aid station near mile 1.5.
START + FINISH: Front Range Community College
TEAM CHALLENGE
FOUR OR MORE. ONE VERY GOOD REASON TO SHOW UP.
Create a team with friends, family, coworkers or walking buddies. Register together or separately, then compete for Fastest Team, Largest Team and Best Team Name.
No need to run side by side. You can chase a personal best or enjoy the miles together.
AWARD CATEGORIES
OVERALL AWARDS
Top 3
Men, Women, & Non-binary
*Based on gun time
AGE GROUP AWARDS
Top 3
Men & Women
*Based on chip time
Age Groups: 12 & under | 13-15 | 16-19 | 20-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60-69 | 70-79 | 80+
Competing for an overall award? Line up near the front. Overall placements are determined by gun time.
5k Awards will be announced at 10:15 am
DOGS + STROLLERS
Dogs: Yes, well behaved, leashed dogs are allowed in the 5k, please follow the rules:
- Dogs must be on a 6-foot leash or shorter.
- Retractable leashes are not allowed.
- Line up towards the back of the race.
- Bring waste bags and pick up after your dog.
- Dispose of waste in proper bins.
- Pets are not allowed inside.
Strollers: Yes
- Please line up toward the back of the starting area.
KEEP THE FREEZE GOING.
Sweaty Sweater is just the beginning.
Take on the Polar Bear Run & Plunge in January and Sharin’ O’ The Green 5K in March to complete the Front Range Freeze.
DO 2 EVENTS → SAVE 5%
DO ALL 3 → SAVE 10%
Finish all three events and earn the exclusive Front Range Freeze Finisher Tote. (design coming soon!)
In person. Virtual. Or any combination.
DON’T HIBERNATE.
Sweaty Sweater gets you started. Polar Bear keeps you moving. Sharin’ O’ The Green gives you something to chase into spring.
Three events. One winter worth showing up for.
