Frostbite 5k, 10k & One Mile
Presented by Hunter Subaru
EVENT GUIDE
February 15, 2026
February 15, 2026
Please take a moment to review the event guide below, prior to race day.
PARKING
The closest parking option for race day is the Fletcher Seventh-day Adventist Church at 1141 Howard Gap Road, adjacent to the Lelia Patterson Center. The Lelia Patterson Center parking is reserved for their fitness center members on race day.
Overflow parking is available across the street from the Advent Health Hospital on Naples Drive.
Race Info
1 Mile Fun Run Start: 1:45pm
5k/10k Race Start: 2:30pm
Course Cutoff: 4:00pm
View 1 Mile Course Map
View 5k GPS Course Map
View 10k GPS Course Map
- Start/Finish: Both races start and finish at the Lelia Patterson Center.
- Competitors looking to win overall or in their age group should line up at the front of the starting line as overall winner times are based on gun-time and age group participant times are based on chip-time.
- Have your race number visible on the front!
- It is up to you to know the course and follow the course markings and signs along the route. It will be clearly marked with colored route arrows on the sidewalks and roads, spray paint, tall directional signs and yard signs with arrows. In addition, volunteers, security personnel and police officers will be on the course. Please run facing traffic on the left side of the road. Do not run in the middle of the road.
- IMPORTANT: The course splits (at .5 miles) at Howard Gap & Hutch Mountain Roads. 10k runners will stay STRAIGHT up Howard Gap Road. 5k runners will turn RIGHT on Hutch Mountain Road.
- There are two water stations on the course. The first will be on Hutch Mountain Road and will be utilized by both the 5k and 10k runners (2x). The other water station is on the 10k course at approximately mile 2 1/2.
- To switch from the 10k to the 5k or vice versa please email support@idaph.net in advance or stop by packet pickup prior to the start of the race.
The Family Fun Day and Wellness Expo
The Family Fun Day and Wellness Expo at the Lelia Patterson Center returns this year! It will be held indoors in the gym on race day, from 1:00pm - 4:30pm. You'll love the array of vendors providing wellness products and services like stretching and physical therapy, as well as local artisans featuring handmade items. There are snacks to satisfy your post-race cravings and kids will love the family games and fun activities. Be sure to bring cash or a card with you, to support these amazing local businesses!
Don’t forget to stop by the merchandise area and shop for all your favorites including our new RUN WNC line! Check out the exciting list of sponsors and vendors, below!
Awards
The awards ceremony will take place outside near the start/finish area at approximately 3:30pm for the 5k and 4:00pm for the 10k.
Beginning with the 2026 New Year’s Resolution Run, we introduced something NEW for all of our 2026 races: Break the course record (male or female) and take home $100!
5k Course Record
17:37 – Daniel Newcomb – Male (2021)
21:20 – Sophie Alexander – Female (2023)
10k Course Record
35:14 – Silas Hardin – Male (2025)
41:01 – Kate Hartley – Female (2023)
Also new for 2026 - We are celebrating our 15th Anniversary! The 15th finisher of the race will receive a special RUN WNC prize at the awards ceremony!
Can't stay? Reach out to support@idaph.net for a payment link to have yours shipped.
Learn more about prizes and awards categories HERE.
POST RACE
Cross the finish line and get your beautiful, sparkly, Frostbite finisher medal, then rehydrate with a cold bottle of water, courtesy of our Hydration Sponsor, Movement Bank! Visit with them inside to see how they can help you with a new account!
Grab hot coffee and drinks from Pressed + Shaken Coffee Co. And don't forget to check out the beautiful Hunter Subaru car!
Head on inside to the Family Fun Day & Wellness Expo and visit with all the local vendors:
- Alloy Personal Training - Stop by and visit with Tracy and the team to learn how they can help you smash your fitness goals in 2026!
- Popcorn lover? Locally owned & operated Aw Shucks Gourmet Popcorn will be onsite with over 30 flavors to choose from!
- Visit Elly with C&C Jewelry for custom fitted, permanent jewelry created onsite
- Check your race goody bag for a card for a complimentary item from Chick-fil-A Hendersonville
- Stop by and say hello to our friends at Fletcher Family Dental
- Visit with Foot Rx Asheville
- Get stocked up on your favorite flavor of Girl Scout Cookies at the Girl Scout Troop 10236 Cookie Booth!
- Check out local crochet artist Hooked by Meg for handmade, crocheted items
- Thinking about your first triathlon with us - Kanuga Triathlon? Talk with Owner & Head Coach of JBird Multisport Coaching, Jay Hamvas, to see how he can help you train and accomplish your goals!
- Foot or ankle pain? Check out Moore Foot & Ankle Specialists and let them help!
- See Tina at Powers Impressions for beautiful wire-wrapped jewelry
- Need to work on those muscles? See our friends at PT Solutions!
- Support local artisans by purchasing a book gift set from Read Me Unconditionally!
- Stop by Run Slower for a nature-inspired trucker or running hat
- Sol Saunas LLC - Mobile Sauna and Cold Plunge Studio - Enjoy the physical and mental benefits of a sauna and cold plunge contrast after you race!
- Visit Angela with Taylor Farms, and shop her array of locally made bath products
- Stop by and check out Zaniac and learn about their exciting educational opportunities for kids!
Don’t forget to stop by the merchandise area inside the atrium for some cool race merchandise or gift cards!
Charity Partner
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.
