Event Description
LIVE RACE!! (Virtual option also!)
The 2021 race will be at Etowah River Park
Both the 5K and 1K courses are on the paved bike trails, and are closed to traffic. After the race, join the fun with our DJ playing a mix of your favorite tunes, awesome photo opportunities, and much more! Plus there may be a very special guest to start the races!..... ALL finishers in the 5K AND the 1K get a cool shirt and snowflake finisher medal! Dress as your favorite fairy tale character for a chance to win some amazing prizes! Share your love of running with YOUR little snowflake at an event the entire family can enjoy!
NOT READY TO RUN "LIVE" YET? NO WORRIES!! YOU CAN JOIN US VIRTUALLY FROM ANYWHERE IN THE COUNTRY, AND HAVE YOUR SWAG MAILED RIGHT TO YOUR DOORSTEP!
THERE IS A STRICT 250 PERSON LIMIT FOR THE 5K AND THIS RACE HAS SOLD OUT QUICKLY EVERY YEAR!!
THIS EVENT WILL BE THE SITE OF THE 2020 RUN AND SEE GEORGIA GRAND PRIX AWARDS CEREMONY (See below for more details)
Event details and schedule
TIMELINE
800am - Snowflake 1K
830am - First wave 5K
930am - Last wave 5K
Plenty of FREE parking at Etowah River Park.
RULES OF THE RUN (***PLEASE NOTE*** THESE WILL BE MODIFIED AS WE GET CLOSER BASED ON CURRENT COVID CONDITIONS AND ANY STATE/FEDERAL MANDATES)
* While there is plenty of free parking at the race, we ask that you please do not arrive more than 30-45 min prior to your wave start, and stay in your cars while waiting.
* You must check in at the medical tent to have a temperature check. If you have a fever, you will not be able to participate.
* All our staff will wear masks to further enhance safety measures
* We will further limit the number of people at the start line by sending participants out in smaller groups every 30-60 seconds. YOU WILL BE CHIP TIMED so it won't affect your race time.
* Once you are done, please do not hang around the finish line. We need to keep the area clear in accordance with social distancing guidelines.
* Results will be posted on active.com before we leave the venue and they will be emailed to you same day.
* Masks will not be required while running on the course but having a mask or buff handy is highly recommended when passing a runner or being passed. Masks will be required while you are waiting to start, when you are picking up your shirt/bib, and when you are getting temperature screened.
* Please be sure to wash and sanitize your hands frequently. Sanitizer will be available in various areas around the venue.
* We strongly encourage you to plan for your own hydration needs. Bottled water will be available at the finish.
* ALL participants must sign the online waiver prior to race weekend. Without a signed waiver we will not issue a race number, and you will not be able to participate.
* If you have a fever, cough, sore throat, or any other symptom of COVID-19 or other illness, please stay home. Contact event director if you have any questions.
SUBMITTING YOUR TIME FOR THE VIRTUAL RUN
You will be able to submit your 5K time anytime between 1/16 and 1/23. Please follow all of the steps below in order to be included in the results;
- Run or walk a 5K anywhere - even on a treadmill. If you are running/walking outside, please make sure you are following all social distancing rules and follow ALL local, state, and federal mandates!
- Take a picture of your time/distance. It can be through Strava, Garmin, Mapmyrun, or even a picture of your watch or treadmill display. As long as we can see your distance / time, you are good!
- Email your proof to runningmanwest@bellsouth.net within the time window posted above. Times submitted outside of this window will not count. Please include your full name in the email. ***VERY IMPORTANT*** In the subject line of your email, please put "Frozen 5K Results Submission" This will help us know which event you are participating in.
VIRTUAL RUNNER SWAG WILL BE MAILED 7-10 DAYS AFTER THE RACE
2020 GRAND PRIX AWARDS CEREMONY ANNOUNCEMENT!!
2020 was definitely an interesting year, but we wanted to thank everyone for all the love and support! While we look forward to a more normal year of racing in 2021, we wanted to let you know the official 2020 Grand Prix Awards Ceremony will take place at the Frozen 5K! Before the start of the 5K we will announce our points winners and give out their prizes (including the traditional jackets!). Plus, age group awards will be available on site as well. Make plans to join us for a morning of fun!
Want to learn more about the Run and See Georgia Grand Prix? To check your points, view upcoming races, or to include your race on the 2021 Run and See Georgia Grand Prix click here!
