The Race
The highly anticipated Frozen Tundra IPA 5K returns on Saturday, February 1, 2025, for another exciting out-and-back 5K along the scenic Des Plaines River Trail! After the race, warm up with a lively post-race celebration at Half Day Brewing. Enjoy music, refreshing beers, and gift cards from Half Day Brewing. Take on the cold with a brisk 5K and earn awesome gear (and beer) as your reward!
Register
Packet Pick-Up
PRE-RACE PACKET PICK-UP
LOCATION: Half Day Brewing Company ( 200 Village Green S, Lincolnshire, IL 60069)
DATE: Friday, January 31, 2025
TIME: 4:00 – 6:00 PM
RACE DAY PACKET PICK-UP*
LOCATION: Half Day Brewing Company ( 200 Village Green S, Lincolnshire, IL 60069)
DATE: Race Day, February 1, 2025
TIME: 8:30 – 9:45 AM
**If you are unable to attend Packet Pickup on the Friday before the race, you can pick it up on Race Day for a FEE. There is a $10.00 fee per packet, per paid participant that you can pay during registration or cash day-of. To avoid paying this fee, please attend Packet Pickup in person the days prior.
Packet Shipping
PACKET SHIPPING
Make your life easier and skip the lines! All you need to do is choose the packet shipping option during registration and we will have your race packet shipped directly to your front door for only $15.95! Your packet includes your race shirt, bib, and more!
If you opt for packet shipping during registration, there is no requirement to attend packet pick up. Packet shipping is a convenient option for those with tight schedules.
Please be sure to verify your mailing address during the registration process, as we are not responsible for misdirected packets. We will close packet mailing two weeks before the race, so be sure to sign up early! Packets will be shipped out the Monday before the race.
*Packet shipping is per registrant, not per order.
Race Date and Start Time
Race Date: Saturday, February 1, 2025
Race Start Time: 10 AM
Party Times: 10 AM – 1 PM
5K Swag
Brave the Cold with a Brisk 5K and Be Rewarded with Cool Gear (and Beer)! Swag includes:
- Dri-Fit Shirt
- $15 Tap House Grill Gift Card
- $15 Half Day Brewing Gift Card
- Finisher Medal
- Post-Race Party
Awards
Awards will be given to the top three male and top three females as well as age group awards. There will also be a ton of prizes and awards given out including middle of the pack, best costume, and best snow angel!
There will be an awards ceremony at 11:00 AM during the Post Race Party. If you do not stay for the awards ceremony and want your award shipped to you, you must pay a shipping fee. Please look for a post-race email on how to submit for your award.
Start and Finish Line
Start and Finish Lines will be right outside the front door of Half Day Brewing. Check out the course map!
Timing and Race Bibs
Timing will be a gun start and manual timing with RD Mobile Timing and bib numbers.
Clock will be at the start and finish.
Parking
Free Parking will be available at Half Day Brewing Company.
Gear Check
There will be no Gear Check at the Frozen Tundra. We ask that you keep all personal items locked inside your vehicle.
Post Race Party
Post Race Party is included in the 5K cost:
- Ice-Cold Half Day Brewing Frozen Tundra IPA, Hot Toddy, Soft Drinks & Food Buffet
- TIME: 10AM-1PM
Not a runner, but want to join the fun? You can purchase a Post Race Party ticket for only $25!