🌡️Winter Challenge
Frostbite 5 Mile
Ambler Area Running Club — Ambler, PA
February 21, 2026 • 9:00 AM
📍Wissahickon High School, Houston Road, Ambler, PA, USA, 19002
Overview
Our 27th Annual AARC Frostbite 5-Miler is mostly flat with gentle rolling hills. This USATF-certified 5-mile course is the most renowned February race in the area and kicks off the USATF Mid-Atlantic Grand Prix season.
Registration & Pricing
Cap: 1,500 runners — Race SELLS OUT! Register early for best price.
| Period | Fee |
|---|---|
| Through Dec 31 | $30 |
| Through Feb 1 | $35 |
| Through Feb 19 | $40 |
| Race Day | $45 |
| Students 18 & under | $15 pre-registered / $20 race day |
Course & Logistics
- •Mostly flat with gentle rolling hills
- •USATF Mid-Atlantic Grand Prix season kickoff
- •Registration limited to 1,500 to avoid HS overcrowding
- •Proceeds/donations for 2025 shared by local charities selected by AARC members
Awards
Top 3 Male & Female in each age group:
14 & under
15–19
20–24
25–29
30–34
35–39
40–44
45–49
50–54
55–59
60–64
65–69
70–74
75–79
80 & over
Weather & Refunds
Held in snow, sleet, rain or shine unless unsafe. No refunds.
About Ambler Area Run Club
The Ambler Area Running Club (AARC) is dedicated to promoting running and fitness in the Ambler community and surrounding areas. We organize races, group runs, and community events throughout the year.
Learn More About AARC