Ambler Area Running Club proudly presents the 25th Fireside Frostbite Five Miler.
The race was postponed due to inclement weather
the new date is:
February 24, 2024, 9:00AM at Wissahickon High School
Race Day registration will be available from 7:30 to 8:45AM in the school gymnasium.
Proceeds and donations for the race will benefit Girls on the Run, Safe Harbor and I'm Still Running.
Register online at Run The Day.
Registration for in-person race will be limited to 1500. Online registration ends on Feb 15.
Registration Fees
From 11/1 to 12/3
Adult: $30 Student: $28
From 12/3 to 1/7
Adult: $35 Student: $32
From 1/8 to 2/15
Adult: $40 Student: $37
After 2/15
Adult: $50 Student: $45
Please register by Jan 21 to ensure that we have sufficient shirts in your size.
Post-race food and refreshments provided by our title sponsor The Fireside Bar and Grill.
USATF Certified 5 mile course.
Chip timing by Run The Day
Indoor restrooms
Gear check
Complimentary digital photos by Jack McCoy Photography
This race will be held in snow, sleet, rain or shine unless cancelled for safety reasons (Sorry, NO REFUNDS)
Avoid the race-day lines and pick up your bib on Friday night at the Ambler Theater from 4:15-7:45 PM.
Age Group Awards to top 3 Male & Female runners in each category:
14 & under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49
50-54, 55-59, 60-04, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79
80 & over
Cash Awards
$250 to overall Male and Female
$100 to 2nd place Male and Female
$50 to 3rd place Male & Female
$100 to Top Male & Female Masters
The Fireside Frostbite Five Miler is the traditional first stop on the USA Track & Field's Grand Prix circuit in the Mid-Atlantic region.
The annual circuit consists of 11 races of varying popular distances using USATF-certified courses and offering USATF sanctions. Read more about the circuit here.