Event Description

The Rosemary Weigrl Frostbite 5K is a race that is part of the Wayne County Challenge series (www.WCChallenge.org).  Our race begins near twilight on December 2 in Glen Miller Park, setting the scene for a beautiful evening run through the park as thousands of luminaries light the way. It is the only evening run/walk in the Wayne County Challenge, making our race unique.  All proceeds from this 5K go to benefit free summer park programs. In addition to helping financially support our summer programs, the Rosemary Weigel Frostbite 5K is special to the Richmond Parks and Recreation staff in another way. Our race is named after Rosemary, a long-time park employee, who passed away February 2012 after battling cancer. We can think of no better way to keep her spirit alive than to name our 5K after her. She was always a fixture at the races and very involved in our programs.

Event details and schedule

Schedule:

        3:45 pm Packet Pick Up (Don’s Cabin)- Packet pickup Dec, 2 at the Parks Department from 8am-4:30pm. Packet pick up will also take place the day off at Don’s Cabin.

                     Register Day of Race (Mac Shack)

                     ***Please note: We have limited space for parking. Carpool if possible. Parking is first come, first served. Locations to park include Bandshell, Don’s Cabin, Charles House (next to the Rose Garden), the Golf Course, Roosevelt Hill, and at the Park Office. Please enter through our Highway 40 Entrances (by the Madonna or Rose Garden) or through Grand Blvd. 

         4:45 pm Registration CLOSED and entrances will be barricaded. 

No traffic will be allowed in from 4:45pm-5:45pm. Please keep this in mind while planning your arrival on race day.

        5:00 pm Race starts by water spring

         After the race-  Awards at Shelter #2- Stay for Celebration of Lights! 

For more information about the Frostbite 5K, including the route or places to park, or visit facebook.com/richmondparks.