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NYRR Frosty 5K

NYRR Frosty 5K

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  • Team for Kids

December 12, 2026, Saturday at 8:00 AM, Brooklyn - Prospect Park

Celebrate the season with a festive run through Prospect Park at the NYRR Frosty 5K on December 12!

Race Details

Celebrate the season with a festive run through Prospect Park at the NYRR Frosty 5K on December 12!

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Bring the holiday spirit to Brooklyn at the NYRR Frosty 5K on Saturday, December 12, in Prospect Park. This festive winter race invites runners of all levels to embrace the season with cheerful race-day gear,* community energy, and a scenic run through one of New York City’s most beloved parks. The NYRR Frosty 5K is the perfect way to add a little sparkle to your running season with friends and family. All participants will receive a New Balance accessory.

*Costumes covering the face or any non-form fitting outfits extending beyond the perimeter of the body are prohibited. Visit Policies, Rules and Regulations to learn more.

Member-Only Standby List

The Member-Only Standby List is a perk for NYRR members who would like to participate in an NYRR race if entries become available after registration has closed. Members can easily join a race's standby list for free, however there's no guarantee that you will get an entry to the race while on a standby list. Should entries for closed races become available, individuals on the standby list will be invited to register for the race on a first-come, first-served basis.

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NOT ELIGIBLE for 9+1 Credit – NYRR Frosty 5K

Prospect Park|3.1 M|8:00 AM

This race is available for ages 8 and up. This race is NOT a 9+1 program qualifier.

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Eligible for 9+1 Credit – NYRR Frosty 5K

Prospect Park|3.1 M|8:00 AM

This race is available for ages 8 and up. This race is a 9+1 program qualifier.

  • 9+1 Credit
  • Scored

Pre-Race Information

  • Training Resources

    Check out our training resources that'll help you prepare for race day.

    • In-person Group Training, geared toward local New York City runners who enjoy running with others
    • Free training guides and tips through our Runner Resources
  • Registration Fee Protection

    NYRR offers Teak, a refund program that provides registration fee protection on all paid events. This includes races and Group Training. To learn more, click here.

  • Accessibility

    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.

  • Guide or Support Runner Request

    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 guide and support runners, email accessibility@nyrr.org at time of registration. All requests must be placed by runners at least two weeks prior to the event.

  • NYRR Race Free

    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 2026, we will offer 1,000 spots in the NYRR Race Free Program and more than 3,000 complimentary race entries, including entry for the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon. Accepted NYRR Race Free participants will receive up to 6 complimentary entries to our weekly races and the opportunity to access training for free.

    The 2026 application period is now closed. We invite you to apply for the 2027 NYRR Race Free program, which is expected to open in October 2026. Please visit the NYRR Race Free page for updates in September.

  • Notes on Registration

    • 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 visit our cashless kiosk at the NYRR RUNCenter.
    • This race is a 9+1 program qualifier.
  • Race Number Pickup

    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). Check back closer to the race for more details.

Race Day Information

  • Race-Day Number Pickup Policy

    Check back soon for more 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.

  • Start Location / The Course

    Check back closer to the race for more details.

    We strongly recommend checking mta.info before you travel. You can also message the MTA using the chat feature on the MTA app.

  • Bag Check

    Check back closer to the race for more 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.

  • Race Amenities

    Check back soon for more details.

  • Prohibited Items

    For a full list of Prohibited Items, please click here.

  • Runner Tracking (App), Results, and Awards

    Live, unofficial results/runner tracking will be available in the  NYRR App during the event. Please note: Runner tracking is available at all scored races.

    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.

  • Race-Day Emergency Phone Number

    In case of an emergency during the race (including in the start or finish area), call 866-705-6626.

  • Clothing Donation Bins

    All New York Road Runners races from November 2026 through March 2027*, plus the 2027 RBC Brooklyn Half, will have clothing donation bins in the start corrals and alongside the course right after the start line. Extra layers placed in the bins will be donated to All of Us Clothing, which distributes them to New Yorkers in need. We encourage you to bring only what you need into the corrals and keep the items in good condition so that we can limit waste and increase impact.

    *Except 2026 NYRR Midnight Run

More Information

Cancellation Policy

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.

Why Race with New York Road Runners?

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 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.

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