Run or walk in this fun 5k in the midst of February in Frankfort! For crazy runners who are willing to face 10-degree temperatures and 30-mph gusts off Lake Michigan. Can you handle it?
All ages are welcome at this family friendly event. Race happens snow or shine!
Registration
Race day registration will take place Saturday, February 18, from 8:30am-9:30am at the American Legion Hall(VFW), 206 Main St, Frankfort, MI 49635. Restrooms, coffee, and heat will be available for runners during registration and also after the race during an award ceremony.
Cost: $20 per person. All entries receive a t-shirt and medal. Register Online » Day of Registration: $25 per person.
Proceeds from the 7th Annual Betsie Bay Frozen 5K will focus on supporting local and global water projects.
Awards
There will be awards for 1st Place Overall and Age Group winners!
Course Details
The course starts at the top of Elberta’s beautiful lookout of Lake Michigan and continues down the hill through Elberta, around the bend, along Betsie Bay via scenic M-22, then heads into Frankfort at Main Street with a finish at the other end of downtown, just before you reach the lighthouse.
Bussing will be provided to the start line, following the 5k route (backwards of course – sorry no dogs allowed on bus). If you can find a ride to the start please do, as bus space is VERY limited. There is parking at the start line.
Crystal Mountain will host the Liberty Mutual Insurance NASTAR Midwest Championships on February 29 – March 1, 2020. The winners will be awarded prize money for the first time in NASTAR regional championships history!
The two-day event will see the fastest racers in each age, gender and ability group from Saturday’s qualifying races advance to the Race of Champions on Sunday. This dual head-to-head handicapped race will be a single-elimination event with the final four racers in the men’s and women’s races splitting a share of the $5,000* cash purse. Afterwards, the ever poplular Friends and Family Team Race will take place. The Liberty Mutual Insurance NASTAR Midwest Regional Championships are open to all recreational racers and no qualification is required.
*Prize money is dependent on number of entries. Must have over 130 entries for the full prize purse.
Event includes celebrity pacesetter, Andrew Weibrecht, live music, parties and fun racing! Discounted lodging and lift tickets are available to NASTAR participants and guests.
Cost: $125 per racer (includes all weekend events)
Registration:Opens December 1, 2019 (limited to 500 participants).
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Let the good times roll at Crystal Mountain with activities and beads galore during Mardi Gras on the Mountain! More details coming soon.
Friday, March 6
6pm: Mask Making with the Snow Monsters
Make your own Mardi Gras mask with the Snow Monsters! Held in the Crystal Center.
7pm: Live Music in the Vista Lounge
Featuring the TC Knuckleheads!
Saturday, March 7
Beads, Beads & More Beads
Keep your eyes peeled, beads are everywhere! Collect all you can with games throughout the day.
Open-to-Close: Dress up in your best purple, green and gold Mardi Gras attire and receive $10 off your Open-to-Close window lift ticket!
9am:On-hill Bead Search 9am: Find and ski with the Mardi Gras Jester
Noon – 5pm:DJ Dance Party, BBQ & Seafood Boil
Held slopeside on the Lodge Deck.
2pm: Stylin’ on the Slopes Costume Contest
Held at the Lodge slopeside tent. Top adult male and female will be crowned the King/Queen of the Mountain and win a 2020-21 Premier Season Pass!
2 – 5pm: Blue Moon at the Vista Lounge
Enjoy drink specials all afternoon from Blue Moon Brewing Company!
7pm: Live Music in the Vista Lounge
Featuring the TC Knuckleheads!
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