NYRR Frosty 5K
Kick off the winter running season with a little sparkle at the NYRR Frosty 5K on Saturday, December 13, in Brooklyn’s Prospect Park. Whether you're chasing a winter PR or joining friends for a fun, festive run, this winter holiday-themed event is all about joy, movement, and community. We encourage you to come dressed in your favorite festive race-day gear and step into the season in style! All participants will receive a New Balance accessory.
Join Team for Kids to get guaranteed entry, expert coaching, and the opportunity to help keep kids healthy and fit. Register here!
Active NYRR members can read about and join the Member-Only Standby List here.
The Member-Only Standby List is a perk for NYRR members who are willing to participate in an NYRR race if entries become available after registration has closed. These individuals will be invited to register for the race on a first-come, first-served basis.
When you run with NYRR, you do more than compete in a world-class race—your support and participation play a role in fulfilling our vision is to build healthier lives and stronger communities through the transformative power of running, and benefit NYRR’s free youth and community programs, including Rising New York Road Runners, NYRR Striders, Open Run, and more.
All event information is subject to change.
Kids of all abilities and ages 2 to 18 are welcome to join the Rising New York Road Runners at the NYRR Frosty 5K race-day fun. Registration is required and completely FREE—made possible by the generosity of our community. Visit the event webpage to sign up and learn more.
Mark your calendars! Volunteer opportunities for our October-December races will be open for advance registration for Member Plus and above on July 8 at 12 Noon ET and general registration will open on July 10 at 12 Noon ET. You cannot register to run and volunteer at the same event.
NYRR strives to host inclusive, sustainable, and accessible events that enable all individuals to engage. To request reasonable accommodations or for inquiries about accessibility for attending this event, please email accessibility@nyrr.org.
To learn more about NYRR accessibility, please visit the NYRR Disability Inclusion & Accessibility Resource page.
If you are an Athlete with Disability who needs a guide or support runner to participate in a NYRR event, please follow the process explained here. To request to register a support runner, the runner must fill out the following form.
All requests must be placed by runners at least two weeks prior to the event.
- Review the NYRR policy on start and finish cutoff times here.
- Runners can register as woman, man, or nonbinary. Visit our FAQ page for more information on how to update your profile.
- If you wish to pay in cash for your race entry, please reach out to our Runner Services team for assistance. Please be sure to include the event name and the email associated with your NYRR account.
- This race is a 9+1 program qualifier.
We at New York Road Runners believe running should be accessible to everyone. To help, we created NYRR Race Free to provide race fee assistance to those who qualify financially.
In 2024, we offered 1,000+ program slots and more than 3,000 complimentary race entries, including for the TCS New York City Marathon. Race Free applications that met the eligibility criteria were pooled based on previous participation and selected by borough or zip code until all slots were filled.
Check out the Race Free page this summer for updates on the 2026 application period. (Please note runners apply in 2025 for races in the calendar year of 2026.) Note: For consideration in the 2026 program, you will need to reapply and qualify once the application period opens—access is not guaranteed.
Be event-ready and avoid delays on race day by claiming your new NYRR account and QR code in advance. You need your new QR code when you pick up your bib or check in for your volunteer shift. QR codes can be found by signing into your account on web browser (not in the NYRR app). Learn more here.
Numbers (which include your timing tag) may be picked up at the NYRR RUNCENTER featuring the New Balance Run Hub at 320 West 57th Street (between Eighth and Ninth avenues). Please check back closer to race day for race number pickup details.
Be event-ready and avoid delays on race day by claiming your new NYRR account and QR code in advance. You need your new QR code when you pick up your bib or check in for your volunteer shift. QR codes can be found by signing into your account on web browser (not in the NYRR app). Learn more here.
Please check back closer to race day for race number pickup details.
Bib pickup will close 10 minutes after the start time of the race. Runners arriving to pick up their bib after that time will not be issued a bib and will not receive 9+1 credit for the race.
Show your race confirmation email or the QR code from your NYRR account to pick up your race materials. Proxy bib pickup is available for this race, so a friend or family member can pick up your race materials. The person will need the QR code for your NYRR account, along with a form of photo identification that corresponds to your NYRR account.
Check back closer to race day for details.
Planning to check a bag on race morning? While we will continue to have clear plastic bags available at number pickup, we encourage you to use your own clear reusable plastic bag, no larger than 17" wide x 20" high x 7" deep, with the tag affixed. Only clear bags may be checked at bag check, we are unable to check opaque bags of any size.
NYRR is not responsible for lost, damaged, or stolen bags or items from bags checked at NYRR bag check.
Check back closer to race day for details.
Following a successful 2024 pilot, NYRR will continue its partnership with Cup Zero to reduce single-use waste. Reusable hydration cups will be available at this race.
Runners are strongly encouraged to return their cups to the designated receptacles in the post-finish area. NYRR volunteers will be available to assist. Returning the cup ensures it can be cleaned and reused—supporting both the environment and the program’s success.
For a full list of Prohibited Items, please click here.
Live, unofficial results will be available in the NYRR App during the event.
After the conclusion of the event, official results will be posted on results.nyrr.org.
Awards will be presented on site to the top three finishers in the overall men, women, and nonbinary divisions. Runners who place in the top three of their age group will be able to claim an award in the days following the race by filling out our Age-Group Awards Claim Form.
In case of an emergency during the race (including in the start or finish area), call 866-705-6626.
If NYRR cancels an offering on the direction of local, city, or state authorities, participants will be informed as soon as possible, including communication of participant resolution options. Events will not be rescheduled.
No Refunds: Entry fees are non-refundable and may not be deferred or transferred.
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