Frostbite 2021
Sunday, February 21, 2021
5K, 10K and 1 Mile Fun Run
Lelia Patterson Center
Need a goal to keep you running this winter? Join us for the 29th Annual Frostbite, the oldest and largest footrace in Henderson County! This in-person running event (with a virtual option) offers a 5K, 10K, and 1 Mile Fun Run, so there’s something for the entire family. The Frostbite races begin and finish at the Lelia Patterson Center in Fletcher, North Carolina. Both the 10k and 5k courses provide views of Hutch Mountain and are on hilly to challenging terrain, with some moderate inclines. The flat and fast 1-mile course, makes this premier racing event an opportunity for all running levels and ages to participate together.
*NEW FOR 2021*
NEW SHIRT DESIGNS!!
We love our traditional penguin logo design, but wanted to freshen things up a bit for the 29th Anniversary event! We have super cool, ‘snowflake’ logo’d tees!
FINISHER MEDALS!!!
All participants (10k, 5k and One Mile!!) will receive a super-cool Frostbite FINISHER medal!
NEW CHALLENGE OPTION!!
Endurance Runners can run both the 5k and 10k distances for a total of 15k. Special swag for Challenge runners.
ENHANCED GIVEAWAY OPTIONS!
Do you like to have a long sleeve tee instead of a short tee? Upgrade your race tee during online registration.
What runners have said about the 2020 Frostbite Races:
“Fun, accomplished, proud, exciting, organized.”
“Always fun and well planned.”
“Loved the atmosphere/awards/the 3 different races/ everything.”
“I loved the challenging course!”
“Medals they were awesome!”
Race Details:
1 Mile Fun Run
Start Time: Rolling start anytime between 1-1:30pm. Capped at 100 participants.
5K
Start Times: 5k rolling start - anytime between 2:30-3:30pm.
Capped at 150 participants.
10K
Start Times: Anytime between 2:15 and 2:25pm.
Capped at 150 participants.
10k Course time limit is 3:45 pm.
Challenge
Start Times: Challenge participants (both races) must start the 10k 1st at 2:15 pm, and start the 5k by 3:30 pm no exceptions.
Capped at 25 participants.
Course Type: Paved Road
Stroller friendly? One Mile only
Dogs allowed? One Mile only
Registration Dates
5K, 10K, & 1 Mile & Challenge
Early Registration: 12/9 — 12/31
Regular Registration: 1/1 —1/31
Late Registration: 2/1 — 2/21
Virtual
Registration: 12/9 — 2/21
What is included with your race entry:
Free T-shirt deadline:
Participants who sign up before Sunday, January 31st at midnight receive a free custom Frostbite t-shirt!
STAY CONNECTED
VIEW 2021 FROSTBITE PHOTOS
COURSE INFO
COOL SWAG
EVENT GUIDE
VOLUNTEER
PACKET PICK-UP
AWARDS & RESULTS
COVID-19 UPDATES
Our events look different this year, and will for a long time. Here’s what we are doing to adhere to North Carolina’s COVID-19 guidelines and maintain social distancing.
COVID-19 UPDATES
Our events look different this year, and will for a long time. Here’s what we are doing to adhere to North Carolina’s COVID-19 guidelines and maintain social distancing.
COURSE INFO
Run Course
10K Course Details
Start at the Lelia Patterson Center, 10k runners take RIGHT onto Howard Gap Rd. Runners will continue on Howard Gap past Hutch Mountain Rd and past Patty’s Chapel Rd and go all the way to Jackson Rd. They will turn right on Jackson Rd and run to Patty’s Chapel Rd. They will then turn right onto Patty’s Chapel Rd and run to Howard Gap Rd. They will turn left at Howard Gap Rd back toward Hutch Mountain Rd. They will turn left onto Hutch Mountain Rd and make a U-turn on Hutch Mountain Rd and run to the finish line at the LPC. (10k runners watch for U turn signs on Hutch Mountain Road.)
5K Course Details
Runners will start at the Lelia Patterson Center, several minutes behind the 10k runners. 5k runners will turn right onto Howard Gap road and then a RIGHT at Hutch Mountain Rd, continue on Hutch Mountain Rd to approximately Pitman Rd, where they will make a U-turn and proceed to the finish line at the LPC.
1 Mile Fun Run/Walk Course Details
Begins at the Start line beside LPC, loops around by Fletcher Academy, follows path to track, run lap around track and around ball field (2x) and then return to path to Lelia Patterson Center and the Finish Line.
Challenge participants must start the 10k in the first or 2nd wave, return to the finish and then start the 5k race when they are finished.
Elevation for 10K
Elevation for 5K
Elevation for 1 Mile
Water Stations
We encourage you to bring your own fuel, nutrition, and refreshments for the run so that you can stay socially-distanced throughout the entire event. There will be one water station on course which can be used by 5k and 10k participants.
Spectator Zone
All spectators are required to social distance and wear a face covering. The 1 mile is very spectator friendly, so parents can watch at the track. The spectator zones for the 5K and 10K races are limited to the start/finish area due to the open-nature of the course to traffic.
Rules for Frostbite
• Challenge participants must start the 10k in the first or 2nd wave, return to the finish and then start the 5k race when they are finished.
• All participants are expected to display courteous, professional behavior at all times.
• No rollerblades allowed.
• Please be courteous to other foot traffic on the course.
• No alcohol is allowed.
• The roads will not be closed to traffic for this event
• 10k Race: We highly encourage children 12 and under to have a parent or guardian run with them since they are running on a main road that is not closed to traffic.
SUPER AWESOME SWAG
FROSTBITE T-SHIRT
Get a free, custom Frostbite t-shirt when you register by Sunday, January 31st at midnight! After this date, shirts will be available for $10.
FROSTBITE T-SHIRT
Opt for the long-sleeve Frostbite t-shirt when you register online for an additional $10.
EVERYONE GETS A MEDAL!
Check out this gorgeous snowflake Frostbite medal! All finishers get a unique, woodallion, up-cycled medal to commemorate your accomplishment!
COZY HOODIE
Snuggle up in one of these awesome Run Local hoodies! Available when you register online.
RUN LOCAL BEANIE
Warm up your noggin with one of our awesome Run Local beanies! Available when you register online.
RUN WILD RUN FREE T-SHIRT
Introducing our NEWEST Run Local t-shirt. “What a gift to run through the beauty of our North Carolina mountains and forests. With running, we express who we are, our freedom, our love for the outdoors. Run wild and run free. Run local together in 2021.”
RUN LOCAL TANK
Support LOCAL events and our community by purchasing one of these super-sweet, soft and stylish RUN LOCAL tanks! Snag yours online during registration. We will not order ‘extras’! So if you want one, buy it online during registration!
VIRTUAL
Run a 5K, 10K, or BOTH on your own time! Virtual participants will have access to the course information for the event so they can have a ‘self-serve’ event experience on the same courses as the in-person runners — on any day they choose! Or run anywhere. Virtual participants receive all the cool swag mailed directly to their door. Please note: YOU CANNOT RUN YOUR VIRTUAL RUN DURING THE IN-PERSON EVENT.
Virtual Event Highlights:
• All Virtual participants will receive a free shirt (free until shirt deadline) and super-cool finisher medal, which will be picked up at Fleet Feet Asheville (if local) or mailed to you after the race.
• Participants in the virtual event can make multiple attempts to improve their time! Final results must be submitted via Race Roster online by Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at midnight to be considered for prizes and awards.
• Overall male and female winners of the virtual events (5k &10k) will receive a special prize.
PACKET PICK-UP
Packet Pick-up will take place Friday, February 19, 2021. It will be drive-through style from NOON to 3 pm.
Location: Lelia Patterson Center
Time: 12pm - 3pm
Please do not leave your vehicle! We will bring your packet to your vehicle.
You can skip Packet Pick-up completely by having your race bib and swag mailed directly to your door! Register by Sunday, January 31st, 2021, and select this option during registration.
AWARDS
IN-PERSON EVENT AWARDS
We have some super cool awards for this event! And Fleet Feet Asheville will also provide Gift Certificates to the overall and masters winners. All finishers will receive an up-cycled finisher medal.
5k and 10k award categories
Overall (Top 3 in each gender)
Masters (Top 1 in each gender)
Age Groups (Overall winner (first place) in each gender)
12 and under
13-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60-69
70-79 (top 3)
80+ (top 3)
We will not have an on-site awards ceremony at the event due to COVID19 event gathering restrictions. Prizes and Awards can be picked up the week after the event at Fleet Feet Asheville or shipped for $10.
CHALLENGE AWARDS
Participants in the Challenge will be competing in the 5k and the 10k races and listed in each of those results. We will not have a ‘cummulative’ time or awards category for the Challenge (15k) participants. All Challenge participants will get their own special swag for participating in the Challenge and will qualify for awards in the 5k and the 10k races.
Challenge participants will have to start the 10k in the first or 2nd wave, return to the finish and then start the 5k race when they are finished.
Virtual
Overall male and female winners in the 5k & 10k will receive a prize.
AWARDS CEREMONY
To encourage social distancing, our awards ceremony will take place via Zoom. Date and time TBA.
RACE RESULTS
2020 Frostbite Results
2019 Frostbite Results
2018 Frostbite Results
2017 Frostbite Results
2016 Frostbite Results
2016 5k and 10k Overall Results
2016 5k and 10k Age Group Results
2015 Frostbite Results
2015 Frostbite 5k Age Group Results
2015 Frostbite 5k Overall Results
2015 Frostbite 10k Age Group Results
2015 Frostbite 10k Overall Results
2014 Frostbite Results
POST RACE ACTIVITIES/celebrations
Due to COVID-19, there will not be a Family Fun Expo at this event inside the Lelia Patterson Center. We will have hot beverages for sale.
RUNNING FOR A GOOD CAUSE
Partial proceeds from this race will benefit the iDream Athletes Foundation.
It is the mission, duty and purpose of iDream Athletes Foundation to provide opportunities for Western North Carolina youth and adults who are unable to pay for sporting event fees, coaching, travel expenses and/or equipment to train for and/or participate in our WNC sporting events. This tax-exempt non-profit provides needs-based scholarships. The amounts to be gifted are determined on a case-by-case basis through a criteria-selection process.
In addition, we will assist in fueling the growth for local running, cycling and multi-sport champions, teams, clubs, locally owned stores and communities in Western North Carolina by providing resource and financial support when conducting our key activities.
CLICK HERE to learn more!
DIRECTIONS AND PARKING
Race Location:
Parking:
As you approach the Lelia Patterson Center on race day, you will be directed to one of many parking lots designated for the race. The closest parking option for race day is the Fletcher Seventh-day Adventist Church at 1141 Howard Gap Road. Overflow parking is available across the street from the AdventHealth Hospital on Naples Drive (EVENT PARKING signs will mark the spaces). DIRECTIONS TO LELIA PATTERSON CENTER
ACCOMMODATIONS
If you’re participating in the Frostbite Races and you’re from out of town, consider staying at the amazing Henderson Inn. The Henderson Inn is a truly authentic bed-and-breakfast experience! Located in Hendersonville, the bed-and-breakfast combines old-time charm with the modern amenities that you know and love. The Inn is designated a National Historic Building and The Henderson is the only downtown Inn with a bar and restaurant and award-winning Chef.
Frostbite participants get a special rate! The cost for a Queen Room on September 20th, 2020 is $169 (plus tax) and $189 (plus tax) for the King. The family suite is $475, the Double Queen is $289 and the King Suite is $260.
Please visit the website to book directly and to see images of the rooms and the rest of the Inn https://www.thehendersonnc.com.
THINGS TO DO
Looking for something to do in Hendersonville? Escape from life’s hectic pace to the beautiful scenery and southern hospitality of Hendersonville, NC with varied Attractions, Events, Outdoor Recreation, Family Activities, a vibrant Art Scene, unique shopping and a wide selection of Dining Options. Sierra Nevada along with Henderson County’s other Wineries, Breweries, and Cideries provide tours and tasting rooms, to sample mountain grown selections. Make memories in this charming mountain town.
Check out the following links for more information:
https://www.visithendersonvillenc.org
Accommodations / https://www.visithendersonvillenc.org/business-categories/lodging
Attractions / https://www.visithendersonvillenc.org/attractions
Activities / https://www.visithendersonvillenc.org/business-categories/activities
Outdoor Recreation / https://www.visithendersonvillenc.org/business-categories/outdoor-adventures
Dining / https://www.visithendersonvillenc.org/business-categories/dining
COVID-19: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
- Participant caps: 1 Mile: 100. 10K: 150. 5K: 300.
- Pre-assigned wave starts can be selected during online registration starts.
- Temperature checks will be conducted.
- We highly encourage you to bring your own hydration water bottle and nutrition. There will be no water stations on the course.
- Coordinated social distancing at the start line
- All staff/volunteers will be required to wear a face-covering during the event.
- Participants are required to wear a face-covering until the event starts and then put it back on after they are finished running/walking in the event.
- Unfortunately, with social distancing measures in place, we will not have a finish line ‘experience’ of music, hanging out and waiting on the results or an awards ceremony. After you are finished with your race, we ask that you do not congregate too long and leave the event area fairly quickly to ensure no crowding. We are not rushing you out - we just want everyone to be safe!
- Awards will be available to be picked up locally or mailed after the event.
- Event Swag can either be picked up locally the day of the event (at packet pickup), or mailed to you for $10 if you sign up by Sunday, January 31st at midnight. After that, you’re only option will be to attend the PPU session.
- All virtual event registration includes swag that will be mailed to you for free (shirt, medal, goodies, etc).
- The online results will be posted by noon the next day after the event.
- Other changes will be added and communicated to participants prior to the event.
- Although there are no age restrictions for this event, we ask that a parent/guardian run with any child who is 10 years old and under due to open roads.
- As we all know the pandemic changes things quickly! We ask that you be flexible and patient as we may have to adjust things for this event up until the event takes place. Please know we are doing our absolute best and want this event to happen as much as you do! In the event that the U.S. or NC government, Henderson County or City of Fletcher declares a new stay-at-home order or places new restrictions on gatherings and we are not able to have the in-person event, all ‘in-person’ event registrations will automatically be converted to the Virtual event.
VOLUNTEER
We love Volunteers! Volunteers help direct runners, assist at water stations and sere as course marshalls. A mask is required! Volunteers receive cool race swag and lots of kudos. This is a great way to get involved with your local athletic community. Click on the link below to see what volunteer opportunities there are for this event.
DEFERRALS, TRANSFERS AND CANCELATION POLICIES
Above all else, we are striving to make this event as safe as it can possibly be for all our participants, volunteers, and staff. If you’re feeling unwell (or uncomfortable participating), we want you to be able to stay home, stay safe, and join us next year without feeling like you’re losing out. In order to make that happen, we are offering flexible options so participants can make responsible decisions based on their health.
Here are our options for registered participants who can’t make it to the race:
DEFERRALS: Anyone can defer their entry to the 2022 event at any point for $20 to next year up to race day on February 20, 2021. Unfortunately, any requests after this date and time will not be able to be honored. If you choose this option you would be withdrawing from the event and would not be able to receive your swag or finisher medal.
TRANSFER TO ANOTHER PARTICIPANT: You can transfer your registration to another participant for a $35 fee before December 27th at midnight. After that date, deferring your registration to the virtual event, or the 2022 event are your only options.
SWITCH REGISTRATION FROM IN PERSON TO VIRTUAL: You can transfer your in-person registration to a virtual registration for free at any point before the race.
REFUNDS/CANCELLATION: As we all know the pandemic changes things quickly! We ask that you be flexible and patient as we may have to adjust things for this event up until the event takes place. In the event that the U.S. or NC government, Henderson County or City of Fletcher declares a new stay-at-home order or places new restrictions on gatherings and we are not able to have the in-person event, all ‘in person’ event registrations will automatically be converted to the Virtual event. If it gets switched to a virtual event you will receive a $30 credit for the 2022 Frostbite Race, free transfer into the Virtual Event, and your swag mailed. There are no refunds for this event.
IN CASE OF INCLEMENT WEATHER: If there is snow/ice on race day, the race will be moved to Sunday, February 28, 2021. All entries would be automatically transferred if this happens. There are no refunds or deferrals to next year available.
EVENT GUIDE
COMING SOON!
THANK YOU RACE PARTNERS!
