LPC FROSTBITE RACES
Frostbite 10k, 5k, and One Mile Fun Run
PRESENTED BY COUCH MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY
Sunday, February 16th, 2020, 1:45 pm
Lelia Patterson Center, Fletcher, NC
“Join us for a 5k or 10k run, or a 1 mile fun run/walk”
NEW FOR 2020! Get your Race Results texted to your phone! When you finish your race, your results will be automatically sent to your email and text messages. Go to your RunSignUp profile and manage your registration. This is where you can ‘enable’ the result notifications.
COUNTDOWN TILL THE 2020 LPC FROSTBITE
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The Frostbite races, presented by Couch Mountain Community, begin and finish at the Lelia Patterson Center and feature a Family Fun Expo with games, booths & music. Both the 10k and 5k courses provide views of Hutch Mountain and are on hilly to challenging terrain, with some steep inclines. The moderately rolling 1 mile course, makes this premier racing event an opportunity for all running levels and ages.
This year, every participant who registers before February 10th will receive a finisher medal!
The 2020 Frostbite Races are limited to the following participant caps per event: 300 participants in the 5k, 150 participants in the 10k and 100 participants in the One Mile event. Finisher Medals will be provided up to this number of participants for each event. Finisher Medals are not guaranteed to participants that register after February 9th at midnight or after we reach the participation caps for an event (whichever comes first).
WELCOME TO THE 28TH ANNUAL FROSTBITE!
The Frostbite races presented by Couch Mountain Community begin and finish at the Lelia Patterson Center, located at Howard Gap Road & Naples Road in Fletcher, N.C. Proceeds will benefit Aysa Youth Soccer Organization and the iDream Athletes Foundation. The 2020 Frostbite event also will feature a Family Fun Day and Wellness Expo at the Lelia Patterson Center from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. with games, local vendor booths, & music.
NEW FOR 2020
All participants registered before SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 9TH AT MIDNIGHT will receive a finisher medal (unless we have hit our cap!)
- 10k participants can choose from a short sleeve shirt, long sleeve shirt, or running buff when registering online (for FREE) thru February 2nd.
- 5k & One Mile participants can choose from a short sleeve shirt or running buff when registering online (for FREE) thru February 2nd.
This year, every participant who registers before February 10th will receive a finisher medal!
DISCOUNTED PRICING: NEW FOR 2020!
We are offering the following discount pricing for this year’s race. Each discount will automatically apply to your cart if you qualify.
- Family & Friends Pack (3 or more registrants): When you register 3 or more participants, each person will receive a $3 discount. (Limited to 6 participants)
- Refer your Friends: When you register yourself, you will receive a custom registration link that you can send to your friends and family. Every time someone registers using that link, you’ll receive $3 back! (Limited to 4 referrals)
RUN FAST, WIN A BEANIE!
These super cute and WARM Frostbite Beanies will be awarded to the Top 3 Overall, Male and Female in the 10k and 5k, Top Place Master Winner (Male/Female) AND 1st Place in Age Group (male/female) winners for the 10k only.
RACE CALENDAR:
Find all Scheduled Pre, Post, and Race Day Events Here
DEADLINE TO RECEIVE A FINISHER MEDAL
Monday, February 10th, 2020, midnight
This year, every participant who registers before February 10th will receive a finisher medal!
PRE-EVENT PACKET PICK-UP & REGISTRATION
Friday, February 14th, 2020
3:00—5:00 pm
Lelia Patterson Center at 1111 Howard Gap Road, Fletcher, NC 28732
Volunteers make races happen! We would love for you to volunteer if you are not able to participate in this year’s event.
RACE-DAY PACKET PICK-UP & REGISTRATION
Sunday, February 16th, 2020
12:30—2:00 pm
Lelia Patterson Center at 1111 Howard Gap Road, Fletcher, NC 28732
We are excited to announce that Abysa Youth Soccer is our charity partner for the 2020 Frostbite! Money raised through the event will help pay for a scholarship fund that allows all children who qualify for Medicaid to play soccer FOR FREE!
RACE DAY SCHEDULE: Sunday, February 16th, 2020
12:30—2:00 pm
Packet pick up at Lelia Patterson Center
12:30 pm
Family Fun and Fitness Expo inside Lelia Patterson Center
1:45 pm
1-Mile Fun Run/Walk begins at Lelia Patterson Center
2:30 pm
10k & 5k Run/Walk begins at Lelia Patterson Center
3:45 pm (approximately)
Beginning of Awards and Ceremonies for overall and age group winners
DETAILS & GUIDELINES:
If you follow these guidelines, you will have a great time
Check-In
We recommend picking up your registration packet and signing in the day before, but if you can’t, come early on race day to get your bib and other goodies!
Bring Everything You Need
Money, food, drink, adequate clothing. Layering your clothes is advised; in these mountains, you never know!
Follow Road Rules
You assume all risk of injuries. Be smart. Pay attention to the road. Show respect for the communities we go through and any motorists we encounter by by not littering, being careful where you pee, and obeying ALL RED LIGHTS AND STOP SIGNS.
IN CASE OF INCLEMENT WEATHER
…we may alter or cancel the event. But, we will always do everything in our power to avoid delay or cancellation. BACKUP DATE: FEBRUARY 23RD, 2020. Announcements made before ride. CHECK our Facebook page for updates.
HAVE FUN!
Mandatory!
No Whining
You may pray or curse, but please do so silently.
COURSE & MAP
The Frostbite races begin and finish at the Lelia Patterson Center located at Howard Gap Road & Naples Road in Fletcher, N.C.
10k Route: Click here for the 10K GPS link. 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 Route: Click here for the 5K GPS Route. 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.
We strongly encourage 10k participants to be able to run/jog the full distance of this race due to this run course being on busier roads in Fletcher, NC. The 5k race will veer off of Howard Gap road rather quickly after the start of the race, so walking the 5k event is allowed.
1 Mile Route: Frostbite One Mile Fun Run/Walk - 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. New Route Map
OVERALL + AGE GROUP AWARDS
Awards will be given to the following finishers:
Overall - Male/Female: Top 3
Master’s - Male/Female: Top 3
Age Group:
Male/Female, Top 3 in each category
9 and Under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-59, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85 and up
VOLUNTEER AT THE FROSTBITE!
Volunteers make races happen! We would love for you to volunteer if you are not able to participate in this year’s event. Please send an email to our Volunteer Coordinator, Mamie Colburn, at volunteer@idaph.net to get started!
LOCATION & 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).
RESULTS
2019 Frostbite Results
2016 5k and 10k Overall Results 2016 5k and 10k Age Group Results This event is timed by iDaph Timing, questions or concerns regarding your results should be emailed to timing@idaph.net
2015 Frostbite 5k Age Group Results 2015 Frostbite 5k Overall Results 2015 Frostbite 10k Age Group Results 2015 Frostbite 10k Overall Results
View and Save: 5kAgeGroupResults.pdf View and Save: 5kOverallResults.pdf View and Save: 10kAgeGroupResults.pdf View and Save: 10kOverallResults.pdf
Click the following links to view, save, and/or print full .pdfs of race results:
2018 Frostbite ResultsClick the following links to view, save, and/or print full .pdfs of race results:
2017 Frostbite Results
Click the following links to view, save, and/or print full .pdfs of race results:
2016 Frostbite Results
Click the following links to view, save, and/or print full .pdfs of race results:
Excited about his first place in his age group win! ^
POST RACE SURVEY
2020 SURVEY COMING SOON!
RACE PHOTOS
Play with the Penguin! The Frostbite Penguin is back and will be starting the running race with you! Join him for some post race pictures and some post event family fun at the fitness expo.
REFUND/CANCELLATION POLICY
There will be NO refunds for this event. Entries are non-transferable. Race Management reserves the right to cancel or modify the event due to unfavorable conditions. If there are unfavorable weather conditions or reasons outside our control that effect our ability to host the event on February 17th, this event will be re-scheduled for Sunday, February 23rd. If the event is rescheduled due to the weather or ‘”Acts of God” and you are not able to attend on the re-scheduled date, registration fees are NOT refundable or transferable for the following year or for another upcoming idaph event. In the event of cancellation due to “Acts of God,” registration fees are NOT refundable or transferable for the following year. Expenses for the event have been incurred and are paid up-front regardless if the event takes place or not. In the event of a natural disaster or “Act of God” that would prohibit the event from taking place, the event will not be re-scheduled, it would be canceled.
CONTACT SUPPORT@IDAPH.NET WITH QUESTIONS OR SUGGESTIONS!
All participants registered before MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10TH will receive a finisher medal!
10k participants can choose from a short sleeve shirt, long sleeve shirt, or running buff when registering online (for FREE) thru February 2nd. After the 2nd, shirts and buffs are available for purchase on a first-come, first-serve basis during registration.
5k & One Mile participants can choose from a short sleeve shirt or running buff when registering online (for FREE) thru February 2nd. Participants can upgrade their short sleeve shirt to a long sleeve (unisex fitted) shirt for $5 until Feb. 2nd. After the 2nd, shirts and buffs are available for purchase on a first-come, first-serve basis during registrations.
THANK OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS FOR HELPING US GET WARMED UP TO RACE!
INTERESTED IN SPONSORING The Frostbite Races? Contact us at sponsorships@idaph.net
